Inline Atomizer - Where should I connect?

[Cliftonha]

Hello,

Please kindly advise which way I should connect the Inline atomizer?

Method A:
Canister - Chiller - Atomizer - Tank

OR

Method B:
Canister - Atomizer - Chiller - Tank

If possible, could you also please also explain the rationale for the method you suggest, as I am interested to learn.

Thanks.

[thebaldingaquarist]

Do you insulate the piping (including the inline atomizer)?

If yes, method A.
If no, method B.

If you have insulation, lowered temperature of the water allows more CO2 to be dissolved, hence increasing the efficacy of the atomizer. putting the atomizer before the chiller might introduce air pockets in the hose to the chiller, not sure whether this will have impact to the chiller. Some chillers have a small pump, which, when air pockets enter will cause the pump to spoil.

If you have no insulation for the piping, placing the atomizer before the chiller will allow minimum heat gain from the gain of entropy in the CO2 exchange that happens in the atomizer. Also, no insulation + placing the atomizer after the chiller means the water take in heat from the atomizer's surrounding. After chilling, the objective is to allow the chilled water to reach the tank and chill the tank.

In summary, if you ask me for recommendation, method A. and insulate the pipes that come out from the chiller.. and the atomiser too

[wongce]

Method A, to minimize air lock chances...

[Cliftonha]

Thank you Erctheanda & wongce for your detailed explanation and recommendation.

Have a good day ahead.