CO2 PROBLEM, HELP.

Bblinks · #1 07-05-2011, 06:37 PM

CO2 PROBLEM
I ran into some issues with my co2. After a week and a half setting up my vertex reactor I am already out of co2. what gives? I checked for leaks but came up empty. ph has been steady 6.5 in the reactor and it's controlled through apex via ph probe and co2 solenoid. Does anyone have any ideas or can some one tell me how long a 10lb bottle should last?
SETTING 1.5 BUBBLES PER SEC
EFFLUENT 60-80 DRIPS PER MIN

Thanks Rich

cale262 · #2 07-05-2011, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Bblinks

CO2 PROBLEM
I ran into some issues with my co2. After a week and a half setting up my vertex reactor I am already out of co2. what gives? I checked for leaks but came up empty. ph has been steady 6.5 in the reactor and it's controlled through apex via ph probe and co2 solenoid. Does anyone have any ideas or can some one tell me how long a 10lb bottle should last?
SETTING 1.5 BUBBLES PER SEC
EFFLUENT 60-80 DRIPS PER MIN

Thanks Rich

You must have a leak...use some snoop (soapy water in a spray bottle) and recheck with a full fill.

RuGlu6 · #3 07-05-2011, 06:57 PM

My 5lb bottle lasts me more then a year. My bubble rate is 1 Co2 bubble per 3-4 seconds, drip is 2-3 drops per second.
You must have had a leak or your bottle was not filled properly. Go to KMS tools for refills.

Bblinks · #4 07-05-2011, 07:31 PM

Heading over there this afternoon, I did check it with dish soap and water. Its so weired.

I'll try again, Thanks for the reply guys.