moldyform Posted March 3, 2008 Share Posted March 3, 2008 Is it possible to just fill a BBQ gas bottle with co2? Also does anyone know where i can get a co2 regulator and bubble counter from. I have found some pricey ones but surely there are some diy versions out there using bunnings bits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petshopdude Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 not to sure about the BBQ bottle, i guess the hard thing would be finding someone to fill it for you have seen DIY bubble counters before on the forum, just google it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwboy53 Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 do NOT use a bbq gas bottle for co2! co2 is stored in a very high pressure cylinder, the bbq bottle does not come anywhere near. For a co2 regulator, check out the sponsers, particularly age of aquariums. Otherwise if you want to save $5, try ebay. Look for co2/argon regulators. Bubble counters can be made by getting a glass jar, put two hoses in the lid and seal it up. One hose is longer inside the jar. Fill the jar with some water so that the longer hose is submersed, and the other is not. Done. Cheap DIY bubble counter. HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moldyform Posted March 4, 2008 Author Share Posted March 4, 2008 Ok thanks. I thought there would be some good reason why people didnt use BBQ bottles! I have found this one on ebay. Does anyone know if it would fit onto a 3.5kg extinquisher? http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Argon-CO2-Bubble-Fl...1QQcmdZViewItem cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwboy53 Posted March 5, 2008 Share Posted March 5, 2008 It should fit, however you need to remove a device thing inside the extinguisher (can't remember what it is called). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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