Problems with Atomic CO2 diffuser.. Please help!

[stormhawk]

Did you place the check valve in the correct direction? Some check valves can be faulty,especially those cheap plastic types.

[Ecalyte]

Did you place the check valve in the correct direction? Some check valves can be faulty,especially those cheap plastic types.

Yep! Otherwise Co2 wont be able to flow past the check valves right?

I think these are good check valves.. they come with a screw lock so it wont be dislodged due to high pressure. It's meant for atomizer set ups I believe.. I got them at GC

[Beginner]

Hi, sorry to revive an old thread.
I am facing the same problem like you. The atomizer will work fine but once the system is off via timer, it will have problem starting up the next day.

Can you advise me if you have solved this problem?

I am thinking of replacing the bubble checker and the normal tubing to those co2 tubing.

Thanks in advance!

[Ecalyte]

I ended up running the atomizer 24/7. Tried many times to run the normal way but the atomizer will clog each time..

[Beginner]

Replaced my bubble counter and tubing (with CO2 tubing) but the problem persisted. The CO2 bubbles will not come out from the atomizer even after turning on the electric solenoid for 1-2hrs.

Then I went to increase the bubble rate (from 1 bubble in 3sec) to 1 bps and now it is working fine.

[Shadow]

seriously, 1bubble per 3 sec? how big is your tank?

[Beginner]

seriously, 1bubble per 3 sec? how big is your tank?

Small tank @ 1.5ft x 1ft
At 1 bubble per 3sec, plants do photosynthesis (air bubbles forming on leaves) but at 1bps, more air bubbles are forming (more efficient??).
The tetras are behaving fine too so I am keeping it at 1bps.