Calcium reactor bubble counter fluid

[Pescador]

Does anyone use something other than water to fill a bubble counter? Water seems to evaporate pretty quick and kind of a PIA to refill.
I think I remember somebody using glycerin maybe?

[X-Treme]

I use glycerine in my co2 bubble counter. WAAAAAAAAY easier to count bubbles too.

[Pescador]

Thanks man, I did find some more info at RC, I guess silicone oil is ok as well.

[Skimmerking]

i use water never had a problem with it thou

[EmilyB]

Yah, I'm kind of confused, because mine never runs out of water ???

[Skimmerking]

Originally Posted by EmilyB

Yah, I'm kind of confused, because mine never runs out of water ???

ya me too I think some one has a leak in their bubble counter.

[Ruth]

I run 2 calcium reactors and use water in the bubble counter. I find I have to add water to the bubble counters about every 3 weeks to a month.
I am going to try glycerine next time.

[Pescador]

When you start using higher bubble rates for higher output water evaporates a lot faster.

[EmilyB]

Well, I haven't had to add any water in two years.

[Pescador]

It must be that heavy water up in the north.