CO2 Check Valves

[nirbhao]

What do you use?

I'm having issues with the glycerin in the bubble counters getting into the tank. I would prefer to not switch to water. I know that gas/ fluid valves are out there, but I'm seeing something like $18 each. Is that the best option?

 

[Barliman]

Huh. I've heard of fluid backwashing to the CO2 tank, but never going forward into the aquarium. What kind are you using?

 

[nirbhao]

What kind of check valve? Meijer brand. This is why I need something better.

I had gotten these because, over the weekend with the CO2 off, the water had backed up into the bubble counters.

 

[Funken_A]

I use Rhinox check valves. SO far no issues.

https://www.amazon.com/Rhinox-Brass...005C76W4Y/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_product_top?ie=UTF8



Always buy 2 so you have a replacement ready

 

[nirbhao]

Unfortunately those are no longer available.

 

[Fresh2o]

I'm also using a Rhinox. Too bad they are unavailable.
You may want to check out the UP Aqua model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0100UO72G/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B01MCSRM2R_r

 

[flchamp89]

I'm also using a Rhinox. Too bad they are unavailable.
You may want to check out the UP Aqua model: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0100UO72G/ref=psd_mlt_nbc_B01MCSRM2R_r

Plus one

 

[Funken_A]

my bad. use to be multiple offers up just recently

 

[Barliman]

If you're willing to go high-end, Green Leaf Aquarium offers good check valves and bubble counters that have an included check-valve.

 

[nirbhao]

Amazon marketplace can be inconsistent with listings. The UP Aqua looks worth trying. GLA is stuff I look at occasionally, longingly.

 

[Bert2oo1]

Amazon marketplace can be inconsistent with listings. The UP Aqua looks worth trying. GLA is stuff I look at occasionally, longingly.

Oh the dreams of owning GLA lol if only we were millionaires [emoji848] I have the same problems with the stainless valves I got from eBay. The water in the counter gets blown through ever few months lol I'm not to worried about it to be honest as its set at the count I want and shouldn't change so I don't need to see the bubbles. Once the tanks drained I'll refill the counter to find my number again

 

[nirbhao]

We ordered the UP Aquatics from Amazon. The spouse is home alone with the tanks this weekend. I'm curious to see what the CO2 system looks like when we get home.