Won this on tradera!

[nano66]

I won this CO2 bottle and regulator for 299kr which I thought was pretty good! Only problem is I dont know the first thing about setting it up. I think the bottle is empty so where do I get it filled? Ive ordered some CO2 tubing, diffuser, bubble counter and check valve is there anything else I need?
Its not a big bottle on the back it says 0.62kg 0.65L but it also says TARE 0,72kg 0.44kg so im confused. If someone can give me instructions on how to set this up I would be very grateful! Guess the first step is to fill it up with CO2 What are the dials and controls? Also how long will it last in a 40L tank?
Thanks
Karen

[GasseG]

Screw it apart and measure the treads. I just want to see if its standard treads or not.


Screw it apart on the red line in the picture.

[nano66]

thanks
Thread seem to be 1mm apart is that what you mean? Thanks for your details picture :=)
Karen

[GasseG]

I need to know the diameter, if you write it down someone could tell you if its standard or not.


How large in volume is the intended aquarium?

Like this for example

[nano66]

Duh stupid me!! The opening measures 13mm across the outside 20mm. The man I bought it from said I could get it filled at a fire station is this right? The tank is around 32 liters if you take into account rocks, gravel etc.
thankyou
Karen

[Raven]

Can you take a photo of both the bottle and the regulator?

[nano66]

Thought I already did that in my first post Here are a few more pics...one of the bottle and one of the regulator and one of just the top.
thanks
Karen

[Raven]

I wanted to se the contact surface between the bottle and regulator, the standard for co2 bottles is called DIN 477 and is shown in image 6.
http://www.ftipv.com/index.php?option=c ... &Itemid=65

It also makes it easier for me to compare with the regulator i got in my lap and the connection do look the same as on my tunze 7077/3.

[nano66]

Im getting confused now Does it matter which kind of connection it is because I already have the regulator to fit the bottle? I will try some pics with my iphone because my camera is not so good at close ups. I have a lot of letters and numbers stamped on the side of the bottle
Here goes
0.625x18UNF TW DCEC AA6061 T6 PH190BAR
3.5MM 0.62KG 0.65L TARE 0.72KG 0.44KG CO2
(pi symbol dont know how to do that on the pc!) 0035
Dont know if any of this is relevant!
Iphone pics coming up!

[nano66]

Ok now I need an iphone forum!!! My phone doesnt want to put the photos onto my pc. Done it loads of times before but today its not working...will try again tomorrow.
thanks
Karen

[wilsar]

0.625x18UNF is the measurement that is important. a unified national fine thread. 5/8" x 18 teeth per inch.

[nano66]

Thanks Wilsar
Is that good or bad?
Karen

[nano66]

Here is a pic of how it looks at the top.

[GasseG]

The problem is that if your flask isnt standard in Sweden (Europe) there is no way to refill the flask or use the regulator. I'm very interested since if this works there should not be any problem to buy "gas" stuff from china not specifically made for the western world.

[wilsar]

you need to speak with the fire department to see if they can fill it. they might have reduction couplings or such at hand. otherwise you should talk with somebody that can make a coupling to suit.

i think paint ball canisters have the same thread size.

[nano66]

Thanks i will look into it guess it wasnt such a bargain after all Its made by a chinese company called UP-aqua. Im still trying to find an adapter but if I do then where does it go? Between the bottle and the regulator? If it does then the regulator I have now will not fit? Am I right?
Thanks
Karen

[Dennis@akvariefantast.se]

så¨vitt jag kan se på de bilder hon lagt upp så ska det inte vara några bekymmer att fylla den flaskan på presto.

det som sitter mellan flaskan och regulatorn är det som motsvarar kranen på vilken koldioxidflaska som helst.
den regulatorn hon har ,har standardgänga om jag inte ser fel.
lär nog inte bli några bekymmer att få den fylld när hon kommer till exempelvis presto

[nano66]

så¨vitt jag kan se på de bilder hon lagt upp så ska det inte vara några bekymmer att fylla den flaskan på presto.

det som sitter mellan flaskan och regulatorn är det som motsvarar kranen på vilken koldioxidflaska som helst.
den regulatorn hon har ,har standardgänga om jag inte ser fel.
lär nog inte bli några bekymmer att få den fylld när hon kommer till exempelvis presto

Thanks so much. Was a bit worried there for a while but now I know I can get the bottle filled I feel that I got a bargain.
Thanks again
Karen

[GasseG]

Tell us when its done.

[nano66]

Will do

[Raven]

This is the fitting of a Tunze 7077/3 and it fits well on a modified fire extinguisher, looks alot like what you have.

[nano66]

Yes it does look the same. It seems as though my bottle already has an adapter on it. I spoke with the man I bought it from and he says it is EU standard and I shouldnt have a problem with filling it. I hope to go and get it filled one day this week.
Thankyou all for the help
Karen

[nano66]

Hi
Quick update Just got back from Presto in town and got my bottle filled for 100kr without a problem. Now im just waiting for my other stuff to arrive that I ordered on Ebay (tubing, bubble counter, checkvalve, 2 way splitter and drop checker).
Karen

[Raven]

and got my bottle filled for 100kr without a problem

And without a receipt too ;)

[nano66]

didnt think of asking for a receipt does that mean the money went into someones pocket!! As long as I have my CO2 filled I dont mind.
Thanks
Karen