[willknowitall]

just wondering how long i can run co2 tubing
its the hard clear co2 tubing not silicon

thanks will

 

[Higher Thinking]

You should be able to run it about as long as you'd like. Especially since it is CO2 quality, as long as each end is properly sealed, then the distance it goes could be fairly long. Don't really know exact numbers, how far are you trying to go?

 

[jreich]

i believe the longer u make it the more u have to up the working pressure??

 

[willknowitall]

You should be able to run it about as long as you'd like. Especially since it is CO2 quality, as long as each end is properly sealed, then the distance it goes could be fairly long. Don't really know exact numbers, how far are you trying to go?

im thinking of running about thirty to forty ft

 

[jreich]

that shouldent be a big deal, i have seen setups where people run a line from the basement to the third floor.

 

[willknowitall]

i believe the longer u make it the more u have to up the working pressure??

i quess because the tubing has some give you would need more pressure
maybe more resistance too because of distance

 

[jreich]

i quess because the tubing has some give you would need more pressure
maybe more resistance too because of distance

that sounds about rite, but i dont no the exact science behind it.

 

[btimmer92]

i believe the longer u make it the more u have to up the working pressure??

That is not correct. Pressure is pressure. Tubing does not reduce pressure. It will take longer for the line to pressurize, if that is what you mean. What I mean is that the tubing takes time to fill up with air, but once it is filled with air it will be at the pressure that the regulator output is set at.

And that is only true if you have a diffuser. For a reactor, the line after the needle valve does not stay pressurized nearly as high as the low gauge reading.

 

[btimmer92]

And you can run co2 tubing as long as you want, because it is made of polyurethane, a %100 CO2-impermeable membrane, unlike silicone or vinyl.

 

[willknowitall]

And you can run co2 tubing as long as you want, because it is made of polyurethane, a %100 CO2-impermeable membrane, unlike silicone or vinyl.

hey thanks
and where you get those stainless steel bubble counters hehe

 

[Noahma]

hey thanks
and where you get those stainless steel bubble counters hehe

http://theshrimplab.com/store/?p=509

 

[willknowitall]

http://theshrimplab.com/store/?p=509

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[Noahma]

ohhhhh pretty lol I am now wondering as well.

 

[Craigthor]

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ohhhhh pretty lol I am now wondering as well.

Shipped from Hong Kong. I've got 2 on order so hopefully the some soon so I can finish my regulator build.

Craig

 

[150EH]

I want to know where you got the tubing, my silicone has been in service since April and my gas seems to be getting used a little faster.

How long do you guys keep tubing in service.

I am planning an order from Kens but he only listed his tubing in the Air line section so I didn't know if it could be used.