Compression Valve vs Needle Valve

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mrchach

Discussion Starter · Oct 29, 2010

So... i threw out my diy co2 tanks when i got my new 5lber which then realized that a regulator only would not be enough to stabilize the bps

so i ordered one immediately

fearing what may happen to my tank over the next 5+ business days with no co2 i ran to home depot tonight and looked in the pipe section for a substitute,

I found a 6 dollar in line compression valve
i was able to dial in 4 bps ish based on me and my gfs counting

i will let you guys know how it looks in the morning

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BJRuttenberg

· #2 · Oct 29, 2010

Your tank will be fine for a couple of days without CO2...just lower the photo period, stop dosing macro ferts and thin out the micro ferts.

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mrchach

Discussion Starter · #3 · Oct 29, 2010

so its been holding strong... no increase or decrease and its been... 21 hours ish

so all good in my book but i will keep and eye on it!

i think this would be a good solution for those of us trying to save a bit of cash and knocking the pricetag down on a co2 setup

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