Check valve on CO2 system

[JJ70]

Does everyone use a check valve on their CO2 system for a ca reactor?

 

[chrisaggie]

I do not. I had a very hard time getting a consistent bubble count with the check valve. When I removed it the bubble count was rock steady.

 

[polypman]

I do. I am sure you already know this but the check valve is one specially designed for CO2. (Not a normal check you would use on say a regular air pump)

 

[old salty]

I use one; a nice brass one. I'd hate to think what saltwater could do to my regulator.

 

[chrisaggie]

I just wanted to add that the check valve I did use was the large brass beverage grade one.

 

[Emster]

I have the large brass one I got from marine depot. It was like $30.00 I think and made for co2. I am having a very hard time keeping my bubble count steady. I wonder if this check valve is my problem. Is anyone out there using this valve? Is the check valve really needed? Thanks for any info.

 

[chrisaggie]

This check valve is the same one that gave me problems.

 

[Kip]

i use a dennerle i got from premium aquatics

 

[JJ70]

I have the brass one from Marine Depot on order but now am concerned about consistent bubble count. However, I think by using a controller the bubble count is not as important. Is that correct?

 

[chrisaggie]

JJ70, yes, if you are using a controller a consistent bubble count is not as crucial.

 

[jt_redmist]

I too was having inconsistent bubble count, so I bought a controller. Now even if bubbles are inconsistent, the ph stays consistent in the chamber. The corals are happy, so I'm happy

Oh, I too use a Dennerle check valve.

JT

 

[nwrogers]

I use the dennerle from premium aquatics. Very nice...

 

[Emster]

Yes, that is the brass one I am using. I will have to check up on this dennerle check valve.