Using of Pressurized Co2 in a small tank.

**Naraki** · 26th Jul 2013, 17:49

Originally Posted by qngwn

For inline diffusers you will need a higher working pressure due to the pressure of the water inside the inline, as well as pushing them through the fine ceramic plates.

You can take a look at up brands inline Atomizer, but will need a working pressure of well over 40PSI for it to work properly..

A pressurised cylinder shouldn't be a problem.

Originally Posted by milk_vanilla

Buy UP1st generation atomizer, even my ans solenoid strong enough to burst co2 into mist

Order from ebay.

I saw some at c328 just now. Small packaging right? Green cardboard.

Originally Posted by qngwn

smaller tanks are definitely much harder to scape..

I had to agree with this. Space constraints too.

**AQMS** · 26th Jul 2013, 23:14

This is how the atomizer look like...
http://aquatic-art.blogspot.sg/2011/...er-system.html
from shadow blog.

**Naraki** · 27th Jul 2013, 01:41

Originally Posted by zerofighterx101

This is how the atomizer look like...
http://aquatic-art.blogspot.sg/2011/...er-system.html
from shadow blog.

WOW! So misting feel. Will do more research it that. Thanks!

**qngwn** · 27th Jul 2013, 12:27

Yes pressurised cylinder is not a problem. But you cannot use the co2 directly from the tank as the pressure is way too high and will spoil/ explode your equipments.

To reduce the pressure, all of us use a regulator, or a solenoid regulator, to a lower but yet workable pressure. For inline atomisers, they will need a higher working pressure as compared to those for normal diffusers or reactors as other than the pressure of overcoming the ceramic diffuser, it has to overcome the pressure inside the hose. Recommended working pressure should be 40PSI and above. Best will be 50PSI.

I believe this PSI requirement is written on the instructions on the box of the inline diffuser.

Hope this will help you understand that not just having a pressurised CO2 Tank will let you be able to use all kinds of co2 injecting methods as the regulator is the one that decides the output pressure.

**Naraki** · 27th Jul 2013, 14:55

Originally Posted by qngwn

Yes pressurised cylinder is not a problem. But you cannot use the co2 directly from the tank as the pressure is way too high and will spoil/ explode your equipments.

To reduce the pressure, all of us use a regulator, or a solenoid regulator, to a lower but yet workable pressure. For inline atomisers, they will need a higher working pressure as compared to those for normal diffusers or reactors as other than the pressure of overcoming the ceramic diffuser, it has to overcome the pressure inside the hose. Recommended working pressure should be 40PSI and above. Best will be 50PSI.

I believe this PSI requirement is written on the instructions on the box of the inline diffuser.

Hope this will help you understand that not just having a pressurised CO2 Tank will let you be able to use all kinds of co2 injecting methods as the regulator is the one that decides the output pressure.

Good one. Do you have any reliable regulator for recommendation?

**qngwn** · 27th Jul 2013, 15:05

Seaview carries an adjustable working pressure solenoid regulator which allows you to adjust the working pressure according to how much PSI you need, or what co2 injection method you are using. This is the safest bet as you can change it as and when you want it.

There are other solenoids that are not able to be adjusted, and it's best to ask the LFS what the working pressure is. (sometimes they have an very small screw head that allows users who are familiar with the regulator to adjust the working pressure. But I wouldn't take the risk and would just invest in an adjustable working pressure one.)

**Naraki** · 27th Jul 2013, 15:52

Originally Posted by qngwn

Seaview carries an adjustable working pressure solenoid regulator which allows you to adjust the working pressure according to how much PSI you need, or what co2 injection method you are using. This is the safest bet as you can change it as and when you want it.

There are other solenoids that are not able to be adjusted, and it's best to ask the LFS what the working pressure is. (sometimes they have an very small screw head that allows users who are familiar with the regulator to adjust the working pressure. But I wouldn't take the risk and would just invest in an adjustable working pressure one.)

Noted. Thanks