7 gallon tank!!

[Bk718]

not sure when its comming. bought it from aquaticmagic(really.... really..... slow shipping). i orderd my co2 glass diffuser exactly 20 days ago and it hasnt even came yet. im dosing flourish excel for now until im finished getting everything for my co2 system. i have the hagen plant gro liquid fertilizer(i think) should i dose that or is excel enough?

the hagen gro liquid is similar to flourish though im not sure if its exactly the same. One might have a larger/smaller amount of some element.
Since theres no inhabitants yet, you can keep up with the high doses of excel and have the hc spread nicely.

 

[ddtran46]

ok i just got my glass diffuser in the mail(finally), and also got my adaptor for the regulator to the paintball tank. now just gotta wait for my needle valve....Do i tighten the regulator to the adaptor very tight? because i tried tightening it and when i turn it on alot of the co2 comes out.

 

[Bk718]

ok i just got my glass diffuser in the mail(finally), and also got my adaptor for the regulator to the paintball tank. now just gotta wait for my needle valve....Do i tighten the regulator to the adaptor very tight? because i tried tightening it and when i turn it on alot of the co2 comes out.

lol dont waste co2. screw it on tight enough for it to hold. You can use the thread seal tape to make sure its a tight fit and there wont be any leaks.

 

[ddtran46]

where can i get the thread seal tape? at my local target? is this the only solution? is there some like rubber washer or something like that to seal it?

 

[Bk718]

where can i get the thread seal tape? at my local target? is this the only solution? is there some like rubber washer or something like that to seal it?

at any hardware store

 

[WaywardSon]

Turn it as tight as you can by hand and then a little tighter with a wrench (not pliers). Also, make sure your valve is all the way open. They are designed to be opened all the way and make leak if they are not.

 

[ddtran46]

ok thanks for the help. ill hopefully buy the thread seal tape tomorrow at lowes.(after i get outta school). is there like a specific size i should buy? and how much would i have to put on?

 

[ddtran46]

ok i just got the thread seal tape. i tried it but i guess i did it wrong. it leaked a little. I might have to redo it.

 

[Bk718]

Take the tape and place the tip of it on the tip of the adapter. Holding the tip with your fingers, start wrapping the tape in a clockwise motion while slightly stretching the tape. Work your way down making 3-4 full turns making sure all threads are covered by the tape. On the last turn pull the tape (it should break apart easily) and your are done.

I would first actually place the tape on the paintball threads, then screw on the adapter first by hand and then tighten it more with a wrench. Then work with putting the tape on the adapter threads and then screw on the regulator. Once again screw it on by hand and then use a wrench to tighten it more.

 

[WaywardSon]

From drsFosterSmith:

Obtain a 5 lb. CO2 bottle from a local vendor such as a welding supply company. You can also contact your local fire station for information on obtaining a CO2 bottle. Before tightening the CO2 pressure regulator onto your CO2 bottle, install a plastic washer to help ensure a leakproof connection. Connect the pressure regulator and bottle as tightly as possible to avoid a sudden (and potentially startling) disconnection.

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