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    qn on how to connect a co2 to two tank

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    hi...
    have anyone done so?? using 1 co2 tank to connect to 2 opening and how do i contrl the counter ....what must i need and where can i purchase item to connect up ??

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    HI,

    You can connect it to a Y-split connector and use 2 bubble counter.
    The Y split connector should have a individual regulator. Can get it from most LFS.

    bregds

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    I am doing it. You need to get an additional device. I think its called Y needle valve (not sure of the name). But anyway, you can get it from NA at 30 bucks. Let me see if I can get you a picture.
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    Here you go,

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    would a solenoid be enough? would it be difficult to control the output for each of the valves?

    looks like a good idea for a large tank with 2 filters, good spread of CO2.
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    Its the best at the moment. You just need 1 solenoid and each outlet allows you to control the bubble rate individually as if each has its own co2 tank.
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    You can read about the experience from others and their advise.
    See this good thread http://www.aquaticquotient.com/phpbb...ic.php?t=15798
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    Hey looking at the thread juggler posted, I don't think you should use a manual with split needles. To be safe.
    But for normal use it's perfectly alright.
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    Re:

    [quote:1794836423="Aeon"]Hey looking at the thread juggler posted, I don't think you should use a manual with split needles. To be safe.
    But for normal use it's perfectly alright.[/quote:1794836423]

    bro...

    wat do u mean by normal use?
    can use for 1 or muiti tanks?

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    after reading all your write up ,i still not quite understand the topic on the y splitter lah ....can i use a normal manual regulator to a rubber tubing then to the y split value ??

    or must i take out the manual regulator and just screw the tank with the y split value??
    if i take out the manual regulator, then i wll not know wherther is the tank is empty or not izzzt??

    which one is safer??

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    By the looks of it, you should be connecting it to your regulator. If you have solenoid then it should be regulator->solenoid->splitter.
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    hi any pix to guide me??me still learning to tell the difference between a a solenoid,and regulator etc...

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    Taken from http://www.automatedaquariums.com/mw_ma957.htm

    The 2 gauges and the round device they are connected to is the regulator.
    The square brass part and the black plastic rectangular bit below it is the solenoid.
    Connected to the right of the solenoid is the needle valve which has a bubble counter (the transparent cylinder) attached.
    Your Y-splitter should replace the needle valve.
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    hi to all
    finally i have fix up the problem ...
    i manage to get hold of the splitter and fix into the manual regulator ....
    thanks for all your advises...
    moderator should i delete this post ...??

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    Mad,

    You want to delete also cannot. :P

    Anyway, leave the thread. Other forumers can learn from it next time.
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    what do you mean "manual" regulator? is it a regulator without solenoid? you need to becareful you're not using a valve in place of a regulator. You should have a regulator with two pressure gauges.
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    i using a manual regulator without solenoid ...any advises

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    if it has two gauges then is OK.
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
    hexazona · crumenatum · Galleria Botanica

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    onli 1 guage to show how much co2 it left lah .... will it cost any problem

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    hah, sounds like this is not a real regulator, but a simple valve. you should search the forum for a thread that someone was stating about these things. Apparently what you have cannot step down the pressure properly and you risk the full pressure of the cylinder rushing into your needle valves.
    why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
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