SAWALLACE

Anyone found a cost-effective alternative for the clear tube? It's $40 for an 8' section at mcmaster-carr. More than i can afford. I've looked around and the only thing i've found close is a clear mailing tube, but i don't know what it's made of and it seems a little flimsy. I also thought about buying a gravel vac and using that, but i'm looking for other suggestions if anyone has any.

skzzle

mcmaster is expensive for everything

www.savko.com has clear pvc for $6.08 per 5' sections. I have not placed the order yet so I really don't know about shipping.

Gomer

" Pipe is sold in 5 foot increments, price is listed as Price per Foot."

so 8' section at savko will run you $48.64 ..mcmaster is cheaper

skzzle

whoops, i didn't read close enough :P

trc_pdx

Aquatic Ecosystems sells it by the foot. Price depends on diameter.

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/.../7010/cid/1859

Gomer

www.usplastics.com also sells it by the foot.

www.glass-gardens.com

US Plastics has a 10' minimum, however they have never charged me extra for cutting it down into something that won't incur oversize charges.

I do have 1-1/2" PVC in stock at $0.45 per inch, shipping would be $3.99 for any length up to 1'. I don't have it listed on my site yet so if anyone wants some they can email me about it. We'll be adding a number of DIY parts to our offerings shortly though, sounded like a good idea from the number of people posting about where to get things.

ghengis

Sorry to bring up a rather old quote, but:

Has anyone considered raiding a gravel vac for the clear bit of tube, rather than spending big bucks on 6 or 8 feet of pipe you'd only use 6" of once, and end up wasting the rest?? I've been staring lustfully at mine, ever since first reading this Thread. I even considered buying two more vac's and using the two hose adapter bit's on either end of one tube. Would need to remove the flow gate from inside first, though... Just not sure how well it'd seal is all...

johngfoster

But it will make a difference how low it is compared to the waterline. The lower you go, the higher the water pressure is due to the higher column of water. This means that your CO2 input needs to be at a higher pressure in order to flow forward.

Actually, wait a minute. That only applies to a static system. With flowing water, it may act as a venturi and suck the CO2 in. Never mind me.

yildirim

Does anyone have a dismantled parts diagram for this reactor. I need to see the parts seperately in order to explain them to the people (lfs) here. I can not find each of them as they are not exactly sure what to give. I'm very interested in doing this regulator, it is just what I'm looking for.

YILDIRIM