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  1. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Potential CO2 shortage

    Just lower the water within the tank so the plant leafs are above the water level - according the the climate experts there is too much Co2 with the atmosphere anyway This advert make me laugh how can sea grass remove carbon when its under water I could understand it if it was above the water...
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    JBL PROFLORA DIRECT INLINE DIFFUSER VS CO2ART INLINE DIFFUSER

    Two pieces of semi flexible netting with 4mm holes, I overlaped them and secured the edges with fishing line, prior to sowing I open the 4mm holes to 8mm and pushed some medium size suction cups through the back netting, these could not be seen hidden by the front netting. Looked great the...
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    How do you fit a CO2 art inline diffuser

    https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=4&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwilz8q9xJroAhVcXRUIHVzVD88QwqsBMAN6BAgKEAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGmQ7sHZKW2Q&usg=AOvVaw1_gXuCzrFrFr0bgaTbW7dg Paul
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    JBL PROFLORA DIRECT INLINE DIFFUSER VS CO2ART INLINE DIFFUSER

    Ordinary co2 diffuser underneath the intake pipe to the filter - small co2 bubbles into the filter were they get mashed up even more - thus no bubble emitted from my lily outlet and no bubbles floating around. The diffuser is hidden by my plant, the only issue is the green co2 pipe its visable...
  5. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Fire Extinguisher CO2

    Richard yes - a jbl regulator will fit onto a fire extingusher, I have jbl regs and used standerd fire extingushers. Paul
  6. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Drop Checker takes forever to turn lime green

    Soapy water is good for checking leaks on pipe joints and I would purchase some new drop checker solution. Paul
  7. Dolly Sprint 16v

    c02 reactor

    Niail reactors when full of fliter media usually slow the flow rate down from the filter, filter media is needed to mash the Co2 bubbles up. An easy way is the place a Co2 diffuser underneath the external filter inlet pipe, the Co2 gas bubbles will be mashed up whilst passing through the filter...
  8. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Surface bubbles

    Water will alway get into the Co2 diffuser when the Co2 is not in use, the gas (C02) pressure will force the water out of the diffuser and enter back into it when the gas pressure has depleated, you have done the correct thing add a check valve as you dont want water in the solenoid. As for the...
  9. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Max mix co2 reactor problems.

    yes you could - the only issues is that your flow rate will be reduced - it wont be 1200 litre per hour, as your restricting the flow with media. Paul
  10. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Empty fire extinguishers

    Stuart is that M&S Fire Protection Limited in rutherglen if it is, that who I use. Paul
  11. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Empty fire extinguishers

    Paul Could always weight them in as scrap metal and get some pennies for them. Paul
  12. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Ferts with co2

    With a tank of 183Litre I would use E.I fertz (these being dry salts) http://www.ukaps.org/index.php?page=dosing-with-dry-salts. As for stocking levels (fish and Shrimps) add those before you add your Co2 gas - I would let your tank settle in before adding the gas. As for Co2 I would look on...
  13. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Co2 lighting

    Co2 needs to be on before any lights come on - as hoggie states at least two hours prior to any lights coming on. Paul
  14. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE Help

    Your spot on with your comment - that securing nut is part of the regulator - if the threads are damaged you need a new reg. Paul
  15. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 injection through filter?

    Steve Injected co2 via filter for years with no problems. People do say that it damages the filter seal - i have not come across this Paul
  16. Dolly Sprint 16v

    How long should a 2kg bottle last

    Simon 3 - 4 months is about right, I was using 2 kg in 3 months @ 4 / 5 bps. If you have used 2 kg in 1 month you have a leak somewhere. Paul
  17. Dolly Sprint 16v

    60ltr at 4bps???

    Rather than testing your water perameter you would be better off purchasing a Glass drop checker and fill with bromide blue solution. This fuild changes colour with the quantity of co2 (PPM) within the water column - low co2 levels blue colouration, high levels of co2 yellow.The ideal colour is...
  18. Dolly Sprint 16v

    which diffuser?

    Andrew Bubbles are too erattic - as they pass up the spiral. Regards Paul
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    which diffuser?

    The top of the ceramic plate become dirty (not the one within the glass tube) - I give mine overnight soak in Morrison or Milton's baby sterilising solution and its clean or just pour some of the solution onto the ceramic plate. Regards Paul
  20. Dolly Sprint 16v

    which diffuser?

    Hi Andrew I wouldn't know, I will check, but I doubt very much. I have always use a seperate bubble counter situated between the solenoid valve and the diffuser, these are what I considered to be the best - but they are quite dear to purchase...
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    which diffuser?

    Hi Andrew No extra circulation has been added to the tank, if you into the tank your question should be answered. Regards Paul
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    which diffuser?

    Hi All glass diffuser with ceramic plate produce small bubbles - they are cheaper if you buy them from china rather than the UK. I use these and have had not suffered from any problems. ceramic Spiro V Glass CO2 Diffuser Aquarium large planted Pollen T Beetle | eBay Here is the picture of...
  23. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Few newbie co2 questions

    Dean Could you advise whether the tubes within your unit are T5 or T8 - with this info we can answer your questions. Regards Paul
  24. Dolly Sprint 16v

    jbl 2kg bottle dimensions

    JBL Co2 bottle is 20" high inc. saftey cage and 4 1/2" in diameter. Regards Paul
  25. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Arghhhhhhhh Solenoid!!!!

    Definately got the gas flowing the same way as the arrow states. Regards Paul.
  26. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Arghhhhhhhh Solenoid!!!!

    Really strange - any picy of the solenoid valve in question. Regards Paul
  27. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Arghhhhhhhh Solenoid!!!!

    Does the solenoid valve rattle when you shake it as I am thinking the return spring in the valve may be broken. When you blew through the solenoid valve was the valve in the exact same position as it is connect to your reg, if is not, the valve in the assembly may be blocking the flow of gas...
  28. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Arghhhhhhhh Solenoid!!!!

    Broken solenoid then - it should click when switched on and should click when switch off. Regards Paul
  29. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Arghhhhhhhh Solenoid!!!!

    So it clicks when switches on - does it click when you switch it off. Regards paul
  30. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 Distribution

    Hi The second diagram is the way to go - even distrubution of gas within the water column. Regards Paul
  31. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 diffuser position

    Are you sure - as you have stated this before http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f= ... 10#p199003 Other posting http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=19839 http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=18533 http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f= ... 63&start=0 Regards paul.
  32. Dolly Sprint 16v

    co2 diffussion

    Darren here is a couple of posting regarding Co2 diffusion. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=37&t=18533 Regards paul
  33. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Putting the co2 diffuser next to the filter inlet?

    the only thing your going to gain by placing the reactor on the inlet pipe is a reactor full of dirt, if you have co2 bubbles entering the tank you have not got 100% mix and as for the flow from the filter - the reactor is slowly the flow or returning water. Regards Paul.
  34. Dolly Sprint 16v

    co2 diffussion

    i think its the best way of diffusion - been running this way for years now with no problems what so ever. 100% mix of gas within water column. Regards Paul.
  35. Dolly Sprint 16v

    co2 levels

    Hi Currently running @ 4/5 bsp on 200 litre tank thats heavily planted, so your at 350 litres - you will be add co2 by the bucket load, I would start at 3/4 bsp and have the timer switch the gas on 1 - 1.5 hours before light come on and swictch off 1 hour before the lights go out. The aim to...
  36. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO² Regulator Problem

    Mark Switch off 45 psi = 3.38 bar & switch on 30 psi = 2.07 bar. I think that the needle valve is trying or being used to control the high line pressure and it just cannot cope with that pressure so it virtually dumping the gas. I would assume that the gauge on the left hand side of the...
  37. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO² Regulator Problem

    Mark What sort of reg are you using - one like the above or a none adjustable one like a JBL . Regards Paul.
  38. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO² Regulator Problem

    Mark Was the gas still going at a great rate of knots after 20 mins or had it slowed down as per the previous day's set up. Regards paul.
  39. Dolly Sprint 16v

    White deposit's in dropchecker

    Hi What look like white flakes :thumbup: Its your ferts getting trapped within the DC - DONT worry about it - I some times suffer the same problem and I'm E.I.ing. Its the nitrogen in the ferts crystalizing. Regards Paul
  40. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Water in my CO2 bubble counter keeps on decreasing

    Me too - mine needs some adding. Regards Paul.
  41. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Jbl Regulator spare parts

    PM sent. Regards paul
  42. Dolly Sprint 16v

    JBL regulator?

    The above gauge has a recess machined into the portion thats goes into the cylinder, this is where the "O" ring fits. There is no seal within the bore of the reg. just a brass gauze to prevent and debris entering the gauge. I think you gauge is the newer type with green gauges rather then...
  43. Dolly Sprint 16v

    JBL regulator?

    This JBL gauge has a "O" ring as a seal. Regards paul
  44. Dolly Sprint 16v

    JBL regulator?

    Any picyies of the old style reg + washer - if its got green faced gauges all you need is an "O" ring. See attached web site for "O" rings. http://www.polymax.co.uk/acatalog/O-Rin ... lymax.html Regards Paul.
  45. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Drop checker still green?

    Never had a problem using tap water always wash my out with water - dry with paper towel then leave it 6 hrs to dry out completely then add my solution. Regards Paul.
  46. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE reg and gauge question please

    So if anybody is using an up atomiser, bubble counter, Dennerle Co2 ladder system or any other plastic product the Co2 gas will damage it :eh: Regards Paul
  47. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE reg and gauge question please

    I've just checked mine now - 1.5 bar switch off and I will check tomorrow when its switch on, i would estimate it will be under 1 bar as I am running at 6 bps. Regards paul
  48. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE reg and gauge question please

    Hi The co2 gas attacks the properties of airline tubing - you should be using Co2 tubing its stiffer than airline tubing. As for your reg the bottom gauge is bottle pressure and the top gauge is line pressure, the line pressure will reduce when the reg is on and line pressure can drop below 2...
  49. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 Solenoid Valve

    Might be useful: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j& ... nHijHeiEFg Regards paul
  50. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 Solenoid Valve

    The only way it to remove the threaded section and replace with a nipple like whats on the right hand side of the solenoid valve. I assume the problem area is the thread section on the left hand side of the solenoid valve. Regards paul.
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    Drop checker still green?

    Good news then :thumbup:
  52. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Drop checker still green?

    If you think you have an issue with your mix: example is not changing colour as it should or remaining a solid colour - why not remove the DC from the water coloumn at lights out, stick it on the outside of the tank and check the colouration of the fuild in the morning when you get up - if the...
  53. Dolly Sprint 16v

    How do you distribute your CO2?

    I had mine + spare of Ebay and they came from China - type in the search box "co2 diffuser spiro" there are plenty but the majority are from China. Regards Paul.
  54. Dolly Sprint 16v

    How do you distribute your CO2?

    Just gives me some indication of my Co2 levels at three points (bottom, middle & top) within the water column. Regards Paul.
  55. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Co2 Regulator

    Hi One like this would be a better option: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dual-Gauge-Ca ... 45fe1c100b Twin gauges - bottle pressure and line pressure, built in solenoid shut off valve & needle valve. An all in one. Regards paul.
  56. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Putting the co2 diffuser next to the filter inlet?

    Emry Have a read at the attached thread - may be useful. http://ukaps.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f= ... 63&start=0 Regards Paul.
  57. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE setup - where am I going wrong?

    Hi. I think the problem might be the sealing washer between the reg and the FE bottle, if the supplied washer is made of a nylon based material - then I can understand why its leaking, you need a nitrile washer which will give you a better seal. Regards Paul.
  58. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Drop Checker position

    Yes - to the above, currently using three (3). First one is two inches of the substrate on the left hand side Second is mid water of the right hand side Third is sub surface at the back. Regards paul.
  59. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Evaporation and CO2 stability

    Hi All If the return water pipe whether it be a spray bar or lily pipe is situated high or sub surface of the water level and then taking into account the rate of evaporation / poor observation of the water level dropping would induce more water agitation which would vent the residual gas...
  60. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Is this normal?

    Rudi I know Barnstable reasonably well - so I'm think on the industrial estate - Bideford / Instow side of the river Taw, found these: http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source ... 5Lwftq5avw http://bfs1.web.officelive.com/services.aspx Here a thought - pop in the fire station opposite the vet...
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    Is this normal?

    I havn't tried to adjust mine - wouldn't know how too and wouldn't like to try it. Switch off my gauge shows 2 bar and when on its between 1 - 1.25 bar. Regards paul
  62. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Is this normal?

    Rudi Is the above pressure when the solenoid is switch of ie - no gas flowing. 240 litres if you read the thread postings. viewtopic.php?f=35&t=13668&start=0 Regards paul
  63. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Is this normal?

    Hi Rudedogg Seems a little quick - but depends on your BPS rate - if you have a high rate of injection is sound about right, i'm currently on about 6 - 7 bps and a 2 kg of gas lasts me about 8 - 10 weeks. JBL regs do not dump gas (well mine don't), so if you want to - let the bottle empty its...
  64. Dolly Sprint 16v

    drop checker not changing colour

    Hixy If your DC is dark green as you state - some co2 is being mixed within the returning water, if there was no Co2 being mixed the DC would be blue. I would increase you bps and this should change the colour of DC also switch the gas on 1 hour before lights come and switch off 1 hour prior to...
  65. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE-Refill

    Hi Steve Have a trawl through the attached - may be helpful. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4612 Regards Paul.
  66. Dolly Sprint 16v

    surface agitation

    RD1 that good then :thumbup: - this proves you have the right about of surface distrubance - excessive distrubance the gas would vent from the water column. Regards paul.
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    surface agitation

    RD1 Theorically you right - surface movement or excessive rippling induces 02 into the water which is good for the fish - bad for the plants as it vents any residual Co2 from the water column - by the time your light come on the DC are blue in colouration "all the Co2 gas from the previous day...
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    surface agitation

    RD1 Here are some pictures of my surface ripple - virtually flat calm. Regards Paul.
  69. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 distrubution?

    Hi To improve the distrubtions of Co2 within the water column you would be better off placing you diffuser directly underneath your glass outlet pipe or to get the most out of your gas place the diffuser underneath the water in take pipe, the tiny bubble will be drawn into the filter with the...
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    surface agitation

    RD1 Its hard to say how much ripple is required! try and aim for a very light shimmer, I surpose you could say that at feeding time if the flake food sinks on its own (no assistance for the feeding fish) it to much - but if it stay on the top and floats around - that about right. Regards Paul.
  71. Dolly Sprint 16v

    co2 diffusion???

    Hi Al Yes - might be an issue using TT filters as the head seals are prone for leaking. Yes by running an inline difuser within the returning water pipe / spray bar some gas - as a bubble will remain trapped in the spray bar. As for the other method - diffuser underneath spray bar will...
  72. Dolly Sprint 16v

    co2 diffusion???

    Al Considering that you are running two filter system it would be advisable to use both diffusers. Using two filters splits your tank into two - one filter for the right side and the other for the left side, place the two diffuser under the spray bars is no problem at all - but you will see a...
  73. Dolly Sprint 16v

    how many bubbles per second?

    Hi Glad you have now got it working: its hard to say what the bubble rate should be - it depends on how much gas your plants consume, do you have any drop checkers? if so you want to move them around the interior to check the residual levels within the water column, if you tank has a medium...
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    how many bubbles per second?

    Hi If you are using a twin gauge reg a new bottle or FE will show about 50 bar on the left hand gauge (JBL Reg) and the gauge on the right will show line pressure which should be between 1 - 2 bar when switched on and 3 bar when off. Regards Paul
  75. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Unable to turn CO2 off

    Jo I have add a quick look at the FE in the screwfix cato. and by releasing the handles it should shut the gas off, sound like the valve is faulty - I would take the FE back to ScrewFix, obviously you'll explain what the problem is - they are usually very good in giving refunds. Regards Paul.
  76. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Help CO2 run out and no chance to get any more until Monday

    Re: Help CO2 run out and no chance to get any more until Mon Hi Turn you lighting period right down, increase the liquid carbon dosage and purchase a spare bottle. Regards paul.
  77. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Which Pipe?

    Hi Output pipe Regards Paul
  78. Dolly Sprint 16v

    using an am1000 with a fluval fx5

    Rich The only things I could find to help you with your slight issue - maybe two of these + some jubliee clips will help. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/25mm-16mm-SILICON ... 45f4be724e http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/T-BOLT-STAINLESS- ... 43a29c018a Regards Paul
  79. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Drop checker and easy carbo

    Hi Liquid carbon will not change the colour of your DC - the quantity co2 gas within the water column will change the colour of the DC which means that you have lowered the ph value of the residual water. Regards paul.
  80. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Any co2 refills around Hampshire?

    Jo Have a look at the attached thread short cut - might be helpful. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4612&start=0 Regards paul.
  81. Dolly Sprint 16v

    How long would a 500g or a 2kg cylinder last?

    Well got to put a peg in the ground somewhere or set a bench mark. 500g @ 2bps should last about 8 - 9 months 2kg - live time. Stick to 2 kg or bigger bottles or FE's as once you get going with your tank the injection rate will be higher than 2 bps -I started at 2 bps, now I am pumping in...
  82. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Inline diffuser on the inlet to or outlet from filter?

    Andyh The media within the filter has a significant affect on breakdown the co2 bubbles - same affect as the bio balls within an AM1000 reactor. Regards Paul.
  83. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 dump question

    Hi Ive two jbl systems running / one spare and they have never dumped gas. Regards paul
  84. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Need A Better CO2 Setup!

    Swan Have a read at the attached thread short cut - should assist you in going the non diy way. viewtopic.php?f=37&t=9716&start=0 Regards paul.
  85. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE setup problems - Wish i'd never started!

    Guys The pressure of a new FE or refilled should be showing approx. 50 bar on the gauge, line pressure with solenoid off approx. 2 -3 bar, line pressure with solenoid on approx. 1 - 2 bar - the fast the bps the lower the line pressure. I think that the reg. has been purchase will only show...
  86. Dolly Sprint 16v

    FE setup problems - Wish i'd never started!

    Chris You are using the locknuts to secure the pipes in place and the pipe is pushed on as far as it will go. Regards Paul.
  87. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Co2 Solenoid

    Hi All The white ring is a sealing washer, you can remove the centre portion of the solenoid valve (gas connections) by undoing one pipe connection then slide the other hlaf out of the body of the reg. Here is a picture of the valve connected directly to the reg. Regards Paul.
  88. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Co2 Solenoid

    AWB When the power is switched on or off the solenoid valve should click - what happens when you manually operate the valve (no timer) - adaptor plug in the mains socket, solenoid valve plug in adaptor socket and switching the power on / off via the switch on the twin or single main socket...
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    New Co2 System

    Clear as you can see through it - there is a tinge of yellow there, - I can see through it a see some leafs of a plant and the gravel. Regards Paul
  90. Dolly Sprint 16v

    New Co2 System

    Hi That looks clear - the best way to tell the colour is to remove the DC and place infront of a white piece of paper. Regards Paul.
  91. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Co2 Solenoid

    AWB One of the guy's on here had a slight problem, no co2 flowing when switch on - we narrowed the problem down and found out that the gas will flow only one way through the valve - the gas must flow the same as the arrow states. Regards Paul.
  92. Dolly Sprint 16v

    New Co2 System

    Hi Dont worry about the water in the diffuser that normal as for your bubble counter / stop value (have you got them in this order) because the water in the bubble counter is higher than the glass tube within the bubble counter it will always flow back into the stop valve when theie is no gas...
  93. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Inline diffuser on the inlet to or outlet from filter?

    Hi Always put the inline diffuser on the out going water form the filter unit - if you place it on the incoming water pipe the ceramic plate or tube (in this case) will get clogged up as the filter unit is pulling all the dirt / debris from within the water column. Regards paul.
  94. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Velcro strap to replace gaffa tape?

    Poly tape for me when using a FE, my other bottles have a isolation valve. Regards Paul.
  95. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Velcro strap to replace gaffa tape?

    Hi all Where I have my FE refilled they use a very thick or stout "O" ring - squeeze the handles together and slide to "O" ring over the two handles. Regards Paul
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    MURDERED all of my shrimp :(

    Phil I am sorry to hear about your loss, instinct tells me that you have experience a Co2 dump. When the pressure within the co2 bottle or F.E is low a cheap regulator cannot recognise the low pressure and dumps the remaining gas within the bottle or F.E into the water column – this is...
  97. Dolly Sprint 16v

    CO2 Refills...

    Hi Have a scan through the attached - it might help you. viewtopic.php?f=4&t=4612&start=0 Regards paul.
  98. Dolly Sprint 16v

    Which Glass Diffuser

    AWB I am currently using using these. No problems with these at all. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Aquarium-Fish-Tan ... 53e250458f Regards Paul.
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