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Hi,
As you guys most likely know GLA is selling these new Atomic Co2 Diffusers. Can you guys explain to me what this means:
http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/co...ffuser-55.htmlThis professional quality diffuser requires 30 psi working pressure (low pressure) and must be used with CO2 pressure rated tubing only.
Thank you.
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It means they have really tiny holes to produce really tiny bubbles and as a result you have to blow really hard to make them work. I believe they're spec'd at 30psi rather than the "normal" 10-15psi most folks run.
jim
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Hi Jim,Originally Posted by Jim Miller
If the "norm" is to run 10-15psi will it be OK to run 30psi ? In other words, can one run into problems running 30psi long term ?
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Ask Orlando at GLA. He is very customer service friendly. Responds to e-mails very quickly.
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Hi,
I just did and he said I should not have any problems. And yes, he's very helpful.
I like to ask Co2 Qs here b/c I know some folks here are very knowledgeable on the subject.
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I assume it requires the same pressure as the inline atomizers. I'll be getting one of these for my nano tank and place it under the HOB filter. I think the effect will be much better than using a normal glass diffuser.
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@GillesF: PSI is something different then "bar" we use here in europe. 30 psi equals arround 2 bar. I have my atomizer now working at ~36 PSI, since at 30PSI it did not produce the bubbles i wanted.
Last edited by Gilles; 12-30-2010 at 12:16 PM.
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@Gilles: I know. Are you using the same Up Aqua Atomizer? Mine works fine at 1,8 bar (26PSI).
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Don't know yet. I am still waiting for delivery.
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