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I don't exactly recall but it should be upwards of 35psi for it to work properly.Originally Posted by Ingen
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Got the UP atomizer to try, I read shadow's blog saying it takes awhile to get that extra pressure up before it will dispense co2. It has been more than 10mins and I don't see any micro bubbles coming out. Any idea if there is a minimum working pressure for this atomizer?
I don't exactly recall but it should be upwards of 35psi for it to work properly.
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That's not encouraging... Mine is only at 25-30...
Are you able to see the micro bubbles through the ayomizer?
Thats too low, you need higher working pressure for the atomizer to work properly.
That means need to buy a new solenoid valve...
A cheaper alternative is to get an ISTA turbo reactor.
Compared to the UP inline atomizer you got, this one dissolves CO2 much more effectively, with no misting/bubbles effect. Doesn't require high pressure to run as well.
UA is using it, can probably wait for him to comment but i think he's fairly happy with it. Only thing is to get one which matches your canister flow rates. I am tempted to get one myself to replace the UP inline atomizer i am currently using, but slightly concerned that it might slow down the output too much.
I was using the mix max reactor for the longest time till I change to a small canister for my 30L and the reactor slows the flow significantly. I understand that the working pressure cannot be adjusted, what's a reasonable solenoid in the market that has 46 and up working pressure?
You could try the latest batch ans, it provides 40-45 psi. It's written in the packaging.
* me no affiliation with ans
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Thanks for th recommendation, I saw the pricing online and it seems reasonable, not sure if it's the newer version. How about intense solenoid valve?
Yes actually in the packaging, it said new version, high pressure, compatible with intense solenoid or something like that, forgotten the exact sentences
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Yeah... a Co2 reactor would be suitable for a Co2 system with lower working pressure, but if you want to use the inline atomizer, then definitely need to get those solenoid regulators which are adjustable (usually tend to be more expensive though) or are already set with higher working pressures.
There's a sticker on the box that says "new version" for the ANS one.
For the price, it works well. Idling pressure is about 60+ psi, about 50psi when in operation.
I think the intense works well as well, just twice the price.
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How do we know the up atomizer is working other than the drop checker color? I shine a touch light and don't see any bubbles. I just changed to an intense regulator.
For the Up Aqua atomizer, although the bubbles are very tiny, you should still see a misty/smokey trail coming out of the outflow pipe... and your whole tank should look abit misty (like got foggy look) when the system is in operation.
If your tank looks clear, then the atomizer might somehow be stuck or clogged up, so you have to check it or clean it. Also check the regulator and the connections to make sure there are no leaks which will affect the working pressure.
I'm using a rain bar, so I'm not sure if the bubbles are from the atomizer. Does it work if I use a splitter, not sure if a splitter splits the working pressure.
I see, okay that'll make it difficult to observe if its working... i guess you'll just have to monitor the drop checker color to determine if its working.
A splitter will reduce the overall working pressure going to each separate port (the more it splits the more the pressure decreases), so that might cause the atomizer to stop working due to insufficient pressure.
I see. I reckon there's no bubble if I look into the atomizer?
Can check and see if you can spot anything... another method is to detach the rainbar and just use the outflow pipe, maybe can see the misty/smokey trail more easily.
Use ph meter, digital preferably. It should drop after 15-30 minutes on. For my case, it dropped 0.5 , after half hour.
There was time where my atomizer didn't seal properly, and it only end up 0.1-0.2 ph drop after 2 hours on
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