You can consider getting a pH controller. It will open/close the solenoid to the CO2 bottle as needed (you can set the high and low points for pH).
Automated way to adjust regulator co2 bps
I wanted to ask but I am sure I know the answer already. is there a way to automatically adjust the pressurized co2 bps? Think of it like in the car world where you have an automatic bottle opener that can open and shut the nitrous bottle when needed. Why can there not be a way to be able to fine tune and adjust the valve to say turn down or turn up the amount of co2? This would be the best of both worlds of not having to completely turn off co2 at night causing a large fluctuation in ph/kh. Could I be on to something here? Who wants to sponsor me lol. :wink2:
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This is a related question so thought I'd post here, what does the solenoid actually do, besides hook up to other things? please forgive me if this question seems unknowledgeable as im new to the whole Pressurized Co2 thing. And as a PCo2 starter should I get a ph controller? (adds another 150$ to my budgetYou can consider getting a pH controller. It will open/close the solenoid to the CO2 bottle as needed (you can set the high and low points for pH).
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But unless you plug something into it, or connect something to it. It has no purpose?a solenoid is an electrical valve that can be switched on and off via an electrical input. The electrical input can vary depending on situation.
It would be a neat way to more accurately maintain a consistent pH. As the plants wake up and begin consuming co2 it would automatically increase the bubble rate to maintain it at a consistent level. (if I am understanding you correctly)I wanted to ask but I am sure I know the answer already. is there a way to automatically adjust the pressurized co2 bps? Think of it like in the car world where you have an automatic bottle opener that can open and shut the nitrous bottle when needed. Why can there not be a way to be able to fine tune and adjust the valve to say turn down or turn up the amount of co2? This would be the best of both worlds of not having to completely turn off co2 at night causing a large fluctuation in ph/kh. Could I be on to something here? Who wants to sponsor me lol. :wink2:
Although youd still be controlling the pH and....by proxy....the co2.
Of course youll have those who will say its just something else to malfunction lol
Yes you are understanding me correctly. So yes that would be very cool something that would monitor in real time the co2 usage and adjust as needed. I am aware of the ph controller but how much delay is the ph controller compared to actual readings? Something that could adjust up or down to the exact co2 need would be great. Hmmmmm. :icon_coolIt would be a neat way to more accurately maintain a consistent pH. As the plants wake up and begin consuming co2 it would automatically increase the bubble rate to maintain it at a consistent level. (if I am understanding you correctly)
Although youd still be controlling the pH and....by proxy....the co2.
Of course youll have those who will say its just something else to malfunction lol
ah, lol thank you for the answersCorrect..
I use a normal everyday wall plug timer unit to control mine. Fancy PH controllers are cool but not necessary in many cases
Nate
So creating a needle valve to automatically adjust the flow, nice.... Even if there was one there available I wonder what would be its price tag.
Digital mass flow controllers....cost >$800.00!!!
I think the CO2 controller will respond faster than the CO2 will actually dissolve into the water. When you adjust the needle valve you can have quite a delay to when the CO2 level in the water increases significantly.
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