[orlando]

Yup, running 4 tanks will require you to run much higher working pressure.
You need to get your regulator fixed.

-O

 

[orlando]

Think about the flow of the design. With this setup you will always get better flow from the front rather than the rear. That it why people use evenly split manifolds. There is an alan key on the side of the regulator that can adjust the output.

Nope,
This design works great. The problem is pressure. Without adequate pressure co2 will choose the path of least resistance.
I stress again. You need higher working pressure. Get your regulator fixed

Cheers, Orlando

 

[orlando]

Try boosting the pressure and maybe yours will work. I know it's hard when you keep buying the same thing. Just I wish the one who sold you the others would of under stood that the supply line must be a least twice as big as the outputs for this idea to work properly.Just think of a spray bar out let for a canister filter, the idea wouldn't work if the out flow holes where the size of the tube. But if you blast it with a lot of pressure you may be able to over come this problem, of yo can go to the hardware store and buy 1/8 brass pipe fittings and make a rear feed line. But that is a lot of fitting and a royal pain, I'd probably just up the out flow pressure.

Nope..

It works just fine..You need to boost pressure with any co2 manifold.

 

[orlando]

Its all good chagovatoloco

I have built countless manifolds for folks and this is by far the best way to do it.
Some of my custom triple mods are configured in a "X" type fashion.
Most of the time folks with manifolds have long lines running to different tanks and boosting pressure is a way to achieve adequate flow.
This also depends on diffusion method as well. So there are many other factors involved with this.
It can be confusing at times. The main thing I stress with the OP is to get there regulator in working order first before trying to fix anything.
If your regulator does not function properly, then neither will anything attached to the regulator.

Best Regards, Orlando

 

[orlando]

You should take your regulator to your cylinder fill location and have them take a look. Im not sure how rex puts his gauges on, but mine are on pretty tight.
I don't think you will be able to remove it without help. I use about 20psi with all my manifolds with no problem.
The reason these manifolds are far superior to other manifolds is the lack of tubing connections, where tubing is relied on the quality of the barb for a seal. The more barb connections you have the more susceptible to leaks you are.
Get your regulator fixed, raise the working pressure and your done. Thats it

Orlando

 

[orlando]

$50 sounds ok. CO2 should be $2-$3 per LB.
I would use a timer for your co2 injection. Time it so it turns on 30 minutes before lights on, and 30 minutes before lights off.