pressurized Co2, multiple tanks

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tuchon35

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I have been looking into different options, on how to use a pressurized system on three tanks. It looks like there a couple different options.
A gang valve manifold or the more expensive co2 manifold splitter. Does anyone know the difference? The Co2 manifold splitter looks like it has seperate bubble counter/needle valve. where as gang valve says it comes with a needle valve.
Here is link which i am using for reference
http://www.aquatic-store.com/aquatic-store2/index2.html?lang=en-us&target=d31.html

Does anyone have any reccomondations or advice?

Thank you
 
First of all, those prices are ridiculously high, IMO.
I use pressurized CO2 on all my tanks, and a splitter on two small ones I have in my office. All you need is a decent three-way gang valve for 3 tanks, with a needle valve for each tank. The gang should cost no more than $8 - $12, and the needle valves are available from Clippard for $5, or so a piece.
I use a brass 'tee' to route the tubing to the individual needle valves. If you can find a 3-way 'tee', that's another option. I've experienced no leakage at all using the tees. I keep my out-flow pressure from the regulator at 8psi. to assure no that.

Len
 
Awesome, that is what i wanted to hear, I can not blame the stores for tryng to sell me more stuff than i need. But it kind of bothers me that they gave me some bad information in the process of trying to do so.

Thank you djlen
 
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