Green leaf aquariums Has a pretty good how to video series.
Make sure the regulator is closed when you open the tank valve. The rotation is opposite and counter clockwise closes it... notice the little sticker and turn it all the way to Lo.I have all parts needed; an Aquatek "premium" single stage (though I wish I had a double stage) regulator with solenoid (thank you, Amazon), a 20 lb tank, diffuser, bubble counter, hose and CO2 counter-thingamabob that goes inside tank to measure amount of co2 going into tank.
Are there any step-by-step instructions out there that I can follow? Any pitfalls I need to watch out for?I've watched so many youtube videos and nothing goes into showing a really nervous novice step-by-step instruction.
Thanks so much!
This might be a dumb question, but im willing to risk it to prolong the life of my regulator :help:Make sure the regulator is closed when you open the tank valve. The rotation is opposite and counter clockwise closes it... notice the little sticker and turn it all the way to Lo.
I mean the working pressure knob needs to be closed all the way when you first open the knob on the co2 tank. When you open the tank, it is kind of on or off. So, if the working pressure knob is not closed, you'll get a sudden burst of pressure that will blow things like your working pressure gauge. Once the tank is open, you can slowly open the regulator and forget about it until refill. I'm in the no question is stupid camp btw.This might be a dumb question, but im willing to risk it to prolong the life of my regulator :help:
What do you mean when you say regulator? Did you mean the working pressure knob or the needle valve on the reg? Or a dial on the co2 tank?
Ahhh thats much clearer. Thank you!I mean the working pressure knob needs to be closed all the way when you first open the knob on the co2 tank. When you open the tank, it is kind of on or off. So, if the working pressure knob is not closed, you'll get a sudden burst of pressure that will blow things like your working pressure gauge. Once the tank is open, you can slowly open the regulator and forget about it until refill. I'm in the no question is stupid camp btw.
+1 on Darkblade's primer.