Recent content by jerrems

is it enough co2 ?? I finally got the seals on the 3 bottles secure using the rubber gaskets and have been producing co2.. i am using 2-2 liter bottles with the prescribed mix,,1/2 teas of baking soda and yeast with 2 cups of sugar in each of the two two liter bottles.. installed a co2...

leaks in diy co2 system using plastic bottles try try try agin,,using dish wash soap and a brush i was able to find leaks where the airline tube entered caps on bottles..i was unable to seal with silicone even though i sealed both side of the caps.. went to the hardware store and found rubber...

thanks again,, the yeast is good because i use it to bake bread,, i took it all apart and will use clear silicone on both sides of all three caps.. i am using a poly tubing instead of the typical soft and the hole was as tight as could be and get the tube thru.. james

u were not being a jerk, thanks,, its been running 18 hrs,, i thought that the pressure might not be enough for the check valves ??? will take it apart and check for leaks,, i have plumbed whole houses !! thanks for your quick reply !! james

check valves r facing rite direction !! thanks, james

i am using 2 cups sugar, 1/2 teas yeast, 1/2 baking soda,, two 2 liter bottles joined together with a tee, than to a 1 liter bottle.. then to aquarium.. i have a check valve from the two bottles to the third bottle and then a check valve from the third bottle to the diffuser.. check for...