CO2 tank

[sonique]

in buying a CO2 tank, wat are the things/accessories we need to have?

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- c02 tank
- Two gauge regulator ( don't get a single gauge type )
- Solenoid ( optional )
- Bubble Counter
- Diffusor/Reactor
- C02 tubing ( the black hardened version of normal air tubes meant for piping c02 )

That's about all. There are other stuff, but this is the basic that most people have.

[tawauboy]

just to add on.
1) twin gauge regulator - to show cylinder and working pressures
2) solenoid valve - to allow co2 injection be controlled by a timer
3) needle valve - to control bubble rate
4) bubble counter - for you to see the co2 bubble rate
5) reactor/diffuser - reactor offers best co2 diffusion
6) ph controller - (optional) expensive item but control co2 level in tank precisely

[woolff]

[quote:a97d419e85="|squee|"]- c02 tank
- Two gauge regulator ( don't get a single gauge type )
- Solenoid ( optional )
- Bubble Counter
- Diffusor/Reactor
- C02 tubing ( the black hardened version of normal air tubes meant for piping c02 )

That's about all. There are other stuff, but this is the basic that most people have.[/quote:a97d419e85]

Where to get the C02 tubing ( the black hardened version of normal air tubes meant for piping c02 ). Been looking for it at lfs but cannot find it. Thanks.

[tawauboy]

[quote:0fdb81bcef="woolff"]Where to get the C02 tubing ( the black hardened version of normal air tubes meant for piping c02 ). Been looking for it at lfs but cannot find it. Thanks.[/quote:0fdb81bcef]

check at hardware shops that deal with pneumatic systems. called polyurethane tubing for compressed air. do note that these tubing are hard and stiff.

normal silicone tubing works well enough.