CO2 Dump

[martinphillip03]

I know what one is. How does it happen and how do you prevent it?
Also I won't be using a ph controller.

Marty

 

[Spar]

Re: CO2 Dump

a pH controller seems to be the only option. i don't use the controller for other risk reasons, but it really is beneficial for this purpose.

i had a co2 dump about 3 weeks ago with fish gasping hard. I just retuned the settings on the needle valve and pressure to get it back to normal. has worked fine since.

 

[martinphillip03]

Re: CO2 Dump

If your co2 outflow is set to 20lbs and the tank pressure goes to 19 lbs. Is that when you get co2 dump?

Marty

a pH controller seems to be the only option. i don't use the controller for other risk reasons, but it really is beneficial for this purpose.

i had a co2 dump about 3 weeks ago with fish gasping hard. I just retuned the settings on the needle valve and pressure to get it back to normal. has worked fine since.

 

[Tom Barr]

Re: CO2 Dump

A needle valve set without a pH controller prevents end of tank dumps.

I've enevr had a gas tank dump using needle valves, only if you use the regulator with disc methods as the control without a needle valve.

Regards,
Tom Barr