12 Port Manifold (for co2)

[NeonFlux]

How does it work? Does it work the same as having 5 outputs in 1? Does it only require co2 tubing to get it done?

Here's a picture of it.

http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/CO2.html#solenoid

I'll be using this on 4 tanks...

 

[The Zigman]

Well this is only the start. It attaches to your regulator and gives you a place to attach your 12 needle valves, and 12 bubble counters...

could be an expensive project...
do you need 12 outlets?
this is a 3 outlet with needle valves installed

 

[Mgamer20o0]

dont tihnk you can even fit 12 on there.... there are plugs for the rest of the holes you dont use.

 

[Sploke]

IMO that manifold would be better suited to run air-driven sponge filters, just screw a barbed fitting into each hole and run some airline tubing. Like the others said, there would be more required to use it with pressurized co2.

 

[NeonFlux]

Well this is only the start. It attaches to your regulator and gives you a place to attach your 12 needle valves, and 12 bubble counters...

could be an expensive project...
do you need 12 outlets?
this is a 3 outlet with needle valves installed

I will only be using 4 holes for 4 high tech tanks.

dont tihnk you can even fit 12 on there.... there are plugs for the rest of the holes you dont use.

Oh kay, 8 plugs are needed.

IMO that manifold would be better suited to run air-driven sponge filters, just screw a barbed fitting into each hole and run some airline tubing. Like the others said, there would be more required to use it with pressurized co2.

Hmm What barb would work? I'm guessing brass check valve.....? ~EhHhh? lol

 

[Sploke]

Whatever size the holes are, probably 1/4", so a 1/4" barb x MPT fitting

 

[NeonFlux]

Whatever size the holes are, probably 1/4", so a 1/4" barb x MPT fitting

I get the idea. So what I have to do is find 4 of these barbs so they can fit in the holes and then I can pluck in co2 tubing... Looks like I be needing 4 1/8" barbs. The others are plugged in. Do the have to glue in 1/8"? How will I be transferring co2? Do I need another 1/8" barb from the back....Hmm......unless the back of the manifold has to be attached to my needle valve....? Lol I need a picture. Anyway, would I find these at my Home depot? Where can I find these barbs?

 

[247Plants]

Unless you are pumping the exact same amount into all the tanks you will need needle valves and bubble counters.

 

[NeonFlux]

Unless you are pumping the exact same amount into all the tanks you will need needle valves and bubble counters.

Yep I am indeed planning to pump the exact same amount of co2 and bubble rates. I'll be having 4 bubble counters on each side of the aquariums.

I am currently waiting on Rex Grigg to get me those hardware's lmao. I'm talking about brass check valve, co2 tubing, and etc...

So I need four needle valves D:? VISUAL AID WILL LIKE... SO UBER HELP HERE XD

 

[NeonFlux]

Sigh, well whattaya know? Looks like I need hose barbs..........or for the win, needle valves...?And what's this inline needle valves? Are these required to have the clippard/ideal/fabco needle valves plugged into these inline needle valves?

Guys, here's the deal, you see, basically my goal is to get four tanks have the exact same bubble rates....

Right now, with Rex's best darn regulator combo, what am going to have to do when I get the hardware?

Remove my needle valve that's attached to my soleniod?
Attach the 12 port manifold to the solenoid, and then attach my needle valve into the inline needle valve?


This is rather complicated as there are so many scattered ideas and things to be done lol Am I getting the idea correct? I definitely do not want to make any mistakes and get my hands blown off lol.

So my guess is that if I want the right bubble rates, I am going to need needles valves for sure and I am going to have to invest in 3 needle valves, 4 inline needle valves, 8 plugs, bubble counters, and 3 check valves attached onto the needle valve's co2 output? OMG THE COST