CO2 using BOC tube.

[DR.V]

Hi all , for those who uses BOC gas tube for their CO2 , what kind of regulator and diffuser do you use ??

Does all regulator "universal size" ? Means theres only one size that would fit the tube ?

Thanks

[DR.V]

Maybe someone can help me after looking at these pages :

https://pgw100.portal.gases.boc.com/boc_sp/medical/Medical_Gases/Carbon_Dioxide.asp

https://pgw100.portal.gases.boc.com/boc_sp/medical/OxyCare/Regulators_And_Flowmeters.asp

Thanks

[Dave76]

Hi Dr V

I use a BOC CO2 cylinder - size D food grade cylinder.

I'm using the Tunze regulator & CO2 controller going into a dupla reactor - all stored in cupboards under my tank.

Your best bet would probably be to ring BOC or go in to one of their sales stores - I know there are different size apaptors & threads depending on the source of the tanks & regulators.

Hope this helps.

Dave

[revkev]

BOC Regulator 105207 CO2 ,Flowmeter 105215 this controls your bubble counter just get an adaptor to fit your airline I will post a pic of mine when my camera battery recharges. you can make your own CO2 diffuser from pvc tube and irragation parts.
Revkev

[DR.V]

Hei Dave, could you take some pic of your co2 setup , if possible ?? Thanks

[DR.V]

Hi all, so the the inlet ( the one facing right ) goes into the regulator right ?

And the outlet ( facing down ) will goes into the tank. What kind of hose would you use that fit onto that outlet ?

Thanks

[DR.V]

This is the regulator

Regulator 105207

[revkev]

Here is the CO2 reg and flowmeter see adaptor for air line at bottom of flowmeter.

[DR.V]

Hei revkev, where do you buy that "thing" ( i dont know what its called ) that joined the flowmeter and the airtube ??

Thanks

[Dave76]

Hi Dr V

Heres some pics of my setup as requested. Sorry for the bad shots of the reactor - bugger of a spot to take photos from :)

Dave

[DR.V]

Thanks for the pic Dave

[Dave76]

No probs at all.

Let us know how you go :)

Dave

[DiscusMan]

I have a C02 regulator that i bought from BOC that i will sell if your interested. USed very little and i gave up keeping plants due to having to many tanks and not enough time as it is.

PM me if your interested. Im in Sydney as well

Wayne

[Bad Inferno]

Do not go to a gas outlet BOC etc....You end up paying industrial rates ~$80/year....

Find yourself a "home brew" shop and rent the same cylinder off them. The yearly rental is at least half than that from an industrial supply. I think I got a quote for a full cylinder for $35.00 / year. You still end up renting the same bottle from BOC just the rental is cheaper for the home user (brewers).

I have been running CO2 for about 1 year off a fire extingiusher (spelling ?)

I have a very good ph regulator control through a solenoid and needle valve...however I just run the CO2 through a silicon tube straight into the tank through a good quality air stone. I control the PH to within +-0.03ph with just an air stone no fancy defuser.

Just make sure you get the proper CO2 regulator as the diaphram is special for CO2 applications.

cheers rob

[DR.V]

Thanks for the advice Bad Inferno...

Im also thinking of using small LGP gas 1.5kg, BIG W sells them for $25.

[Benny]

but who will fill it with lpg gas? if u find someone, i will come with u hehehe !!!

I found an interesting source of co2.....

Theres some home-soda drink machiney thing, that is avail, and u can buy replacement co2 containers, with it was somethin like 40L co2 gas for ~$40 at kmart...

just need to inspect the fittings on the tank, really

[DR.V]

but who will fill it with lpg gas? if u find someone, i will come with u hehehe !!!

Well I guess when you buy the gas just use them for cooking or something. When they're finished just refill with CO2. One of LFS here can refill CO2.

[Benny]

soz i meant co2 gas not lpg...

which lfs will refill with co2???

[Dave76]

You may want to check with refillers first to see if they will actually refill an LPG bottle with CO2. CO2 bottles may be certified differently to LPG bottles.

Dave

[Benny]

thats what i thought :S

[revkev]

Not a good idea could go bang LP gas bottles for LP gas CO2 bottles for CO2. :shock: