water in bubble counter

[Amicus]

I was just wondering if an empty bubble counter affects the amount of gas reaching the tank.

 

[BigJim]

An empty bubble counter isn't an effective bubble counter, since there's nothing to show the bubbles. As far as the CO2 reaching the tank, an empty bubble counter won't make a difference once it's filled with CO2.

 

[Amicus]

Thanks, I figured it was a silly question. Just wondering if there were any subtle mechanical differences, full or not.

 

[mfdrookie516]

Use veggie oil instead of water, it doesn't evaporate. Provided you have enough pressure, it won't make a bit of difference. If you don't have enough pressure, it might, though I would think the pressure from trying to push down in to the tank would have a greater effect.

 

[Amicus]

Use veggie oil instead of water, it doesn't evaporate. Provided you have enough pressure, it won't make a bit of difference. If you don't have enough pressure, it might, though I would think the pressure from trying to push down in to the tank would have a greater effect.

I like the veggie oil idea, I'm going to try that one. I have a 20 lb tank and the pressure has seemed consistent for the last six months. I installed the Milwaukee regulator and it has been doing a great job.

 

[mfdrookie516]

As long as you keep ~10 psi on the right guage, you shouldn't have any problems at all.

 

[Amicus]

As long as you keep ~10 psi on the right guage, you shouldn't have any problems at all.

I blew the right gauge during the installation. The only way I know that I know there is any pressure at all is that the right needle is pegged. Plant (and algae) growth has been favorable.