Good quality Non return valve

[keepoffthegrass]

Hi All,

I have set up my CO2 system for a few days now - just getting to grips with it - DD presurised with ceramic diffuser.

I set up a non return valve above the tank ( algarde) and after 2 days i noticed that the glassN/R in the tank had failed and the Algarde had some water in it.
Im obviously a bit concerned as i have not set it up right but chuffed the failsafe worked.

I just wondering what everyone else is using and whats the best for reliability.

My wife would kill me if the aquarium emptied over the floor.

Many thanks

 

[Steve Smith]

Theres some brass ones which seem pretty good. You can buy them on eBay, or I believe some of our sponsors sell them too.

 

[bigmatt]

I've had the same problem with rubbush one bought off eBay. I've resolved to SPEAK to UKAPS sponsors (probably Aqau Essentials or TGM) for their suggestions before buying - i too am willing to pay a couple of quid more for a happy wife!
Matt

 

[LondonDragon]

I have brass ones fail on me in the past, I now use these cheap ones off ebay: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2-x-1way-non-retu ... 3cb6b9ed45

Never had a problem with them!

 

[Radik]

Those you posted LondonDragon... during maintenance yesterday one just fall apart in my hands. I do not trust them now and will look for something else. There are put together with just superglue and that's it.

 

[keepoffthegrass]

Thanks for the tips guys,

I will probably go for the brass one .
Its worth the extra for piece of mind.

 

[3madstaffs]

hi mate just been looking myself as at moment i have plastic ones , after looking on the old ebay thought these might be better (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/METAL-ONE-WAY-NON ... 3ef9639705) has anyone used them. or even cheaper (http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Fuel-Non-Return-C ... 53dfa8fb1d)

 

[keepoffthegrass]

Mmm interesting, not specific to aquariums but it should work ?