Pressurized co2 is back up and running.....

ginnie5 · 05-10-2003, 07:06 PM

got in the clippard valves and got my tank refilled. Checked every connection with soapy water this time. You would not believe the leaks I found! But they are all stoppped now. It ran all night with no problems too. Hopefully it will continue to do so. Those Clippard valves really do make difference. 8)

STAT 007 · 05-10-2003, 09:41 PM

Actually, while they're better than plastic valves, quite a few of us have had lots of problems with the Clippard needle valves. Read over on the AquaBotanic forum and you'll see. People are looking at $80 monitoring valves and whatnot. I for one have had lots of trouble getting my Clippard valve to sit still. It still won't.

Rex Grigg · 05-11-2003, 01:59 AM

I think that people having problems with Clippard valves are in the minority. I can only think of maybe two-three people that have had problems with them. The APD is full of people using them and you never see problems. I have sent out at least a dozen and know many people locally using them and only one person that I know or helped is having a problem.

STAT 007 · 05-12-2003, 07:07 AM

Good points, Rex. You know, ginnie, he's probably definitely right about my case being an isolated one. I just still have it fresh in my mind how people on the AquaBotanic board are looking at $100 alternatives to the $15 Clippard Needle Valve because they're having the same problems I am. I think it scared me pretty bad...

ginnie5 · 05-12-2003, 03:59 PM

and using two valves. My frustration level with this was at its max. I wanted to set it up and not worry about it anymore. Now the only thing I have to be concerned about is the tubing staying on the needle valves. I think I'm going to get some sealant or something to make sure it does.

Ptahkeem · 05-12-2003, 06:15 PM

just to let everyone know i found a great setup for a great price on ebay. its a milwaukee double gauge regulator with a needle valve, solenoid, and bubble counter for 70.99. if you guys are interested just check it out in ebay.

Rex Grigg · 05-12-2003, 08:28 PM

I have never had a problem with the tubing staying on the barbs. But if you are worried about it get some small hose clamps. Don't use sealant!

Steve Hampton · 05-13-2003, 02:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STAT 007

Actually, while they're better than plastic valves, quite a few of us have had lots of problems with the Clippard needle valves. Read over on the AquaBotanic forum and you'll see. People are looking at $80 monitoring valves and whatnot. I for one have had lots of trouble getting my Clippard valve to sit still. It still won't.

IMO and IME the problems associated with using the Clippard needle valves stem from not matching the pressure from the regulator to the valve correctly. Some regulators work fine with 5-10psi, I can only get a stable bubble rate by turning the regulator pressure up to 30psi. I feed two aquariums, a 55G and a 75G and never touch the needle valves between refills of the CO2 cylinder. I can't imagine a better needle valve regardless of the price. Finding the correct mix of pressure and needle valve can be a bit of trial and error but once achieved the settings should be almost maintenance free.

ginnie5 · 05-13-2003, 11:29 AM

>> I feed two aquariums, a 55G and a 75G and never touch the >>needle valves between refills of the CO2 cylinder.

That is the point I want to get to! I'm feeding two tanks also. A 38g and a 75g. So far so good. My psi is is set at 8 my lowest setting. The first valve is almost completely closed and the clippard is used for fine tuning.

05-10-2003, 09:41 PM	#2
STAT 007 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 241	Actually, while they're better than plastic valves, quite a few of us have had lots of problems with the Clippard needle valves. Read over on the AquaBotanic forum and you'll see. People are looking at $80 monitoring valves and whatnot. I for one have had lots of trouble getting my Clippard valve to sit still. It still won't. __________________ Sincerely, STAT 007 Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2004 37 gallon AGA Black Seal, Emperor 400, Ebo Jager 200 W, 100% Flourite Substrate, 2x55 Watt AH Supply PC Lighting (5300K & 6400K) @ ~3.4 WPG, High-Pressure CO2.

05-12-2003, 07:07 AM	#4
STAT 007 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: College Station, TX Posts: 241	Good points, Rex. You know, ginnie, he's probably definitely right about my case being an isolated one. I just still have it fresh in my mind how people on the AquaBotanic board are looking at $100 alternatives to the $15 Clippard Needle Valve because they're having the same problems I am. I think it scared me pretty bad... __________________ Sincerely, STAT 007 Fightin' Texas Aggie Class of 2004 37 gallon AGA Black Seal, Emperor 400, Ebo Jager 200 W, 100% Flourite Substrate, 2x55 Watt AH Supply PC Lighting (5300K & 6400K) @ ~3.4 WPG, High-Pressure CO2.

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05-10-2003, 07:06 PM	#1
ginnie5 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SC Posts: 276	got in the clippard valves and got my tank refilled. Checked every connection with soapy water this time. You would not believe the leaks I found! But they are all stoppped now. It ran all night with no problems too. Hopefully it will continue to do so. Those Clippard valves really do make difference. 8)

05-11-2003, 01:59 AM	#3
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	I think that people having problems with Clippard valves are in the minority. I can only think of maybe two-three people that have had problems with them. The APD is full of people using them and you never see problems. I have sent out at least a dozen and know many people locally using them and only one person that I know or helped is having a problem.

05-12-2003, 03:59 PM	#5
ginnie5 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SC Posts: 276	and using two valves. My frustration level with this was at its max. I wanted to set it up and not worry about it anymore. Now the only thing I have to be concerned about is the tubing staying on the needle valves. I think I'm going to get some sealant or something to make sure it does.

05-12-2003, 06:15 PM	#6
Ptahkeem Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 164	just to let everyone know i found a great setup for a great price on ebay. its a milwaukee double gauge regulator with a needle valve, solenoid, and bubble counter for 70.99. if you guys are interested just check it out in ebay.

05-12-2003, 08:28 PM	#7
Rex Grigg Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (65/100%) Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Portland Orygun Posts: 9,600	I have never had a problem with the tubing staying on the barbs. But if you are worried about it get some small hose clamps. Don't use sealant!

05-13-2003, 11:29 AM	#9
ginnie5 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SC Posts: 276	>> I feed two aquariums, a 55G and a 75G and never touch the >>needle valves between refills of the CO2 cylinder. That is the point I want to get to! I'm feeding two tanks also. A 38g and a 75g. So far so good. My psi is is set at 8 my lowest setting. The first valve is almost completely closed and the clippard is used for fine tuning.