automatic on/off co2 valve

[Damian]

I was wondering if there is a automatic on/off valve for co2. I don't want to run co2 all day since I come home from work when the lights shut off, wasting co2

 

[Mijo51380]

You could get a pH controller

 

[Mijo51380]

I have mine set at 6.7 and never turn it off.a 20oz paintball tank last me a few months. You could hook up a co2 tank and a air stone if you want but I have never needed a air stone

 

[Jkeating8]

Just add a solenoid to your regulator, or if you already have a solenoid, put it on a timer.

 

[Damian]

Where can I get a solenoid

 

[Jkeating8]

I believe they have them on marine depot and some other sights. It would go between your regulator body and the needle valve.

 

[aqua_chem]

Jkeating has given you good advice so far; there's not really much to add.

This is for a pressurized CO2 system correct? These won't work on a DIY CO2 system.

 

[Damian]

It's for pressurized system.

 

[aqua_chem]

Out of curiosity, where did you get your setup such that it didn't come with a solenoid? They're pretty standard these days.

 

[Damian]

It's a 45g ista co2 system

 

[Jkeating8]

Oh. Well then I don't think there's anything you can add to automate that system. I would advise investing in a full size regulator. If you don't have the space for a big tank, you can use an adapter from aquatek and a 24oz PB tank.