{"product_id":"bioscapeco2reactorwithonoffvalve","title":"Bioscape CO2 Reactor with On\/Off Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bioscape CO2 generator produces CO2 when two readily available and low cost compounds, citric acid and sodium bicarbonate, are added to water in a controlled manner. This CO2 is then channeled through the supplied hosing to a diffuser of your choice (not included).\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit consists of a pressure vessel, pressure reducer, contents gauge, needle valve, bubble counter and on\/off valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ewww.aquaticsupplies.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInstructions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will need 200g of citric acid powder (\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003eC\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e7\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) and sodium bicarbonate (\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003eNaHCO3\u003c\/span\u003e) - not included.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePurchase \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticsupplies.com.au\/products\/bioscape-co2-reagent-a-200g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCitric Acid \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eand \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.aquaticsupplies.com.au\/products\/bioscape-co2-reagent-b-200g\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eSodium bicarbonate.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you start: Remove the round sticker from the bottom of the regulator. Screw the cylindrical filter containing desiccant (small silica gel balls) into the base of the regulator.\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Place 200g of citric acid powder (\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003eC\u003csub\u003e6\u003c\/sub\u003eH\u003csub\u003e8\u003c\/sub\u003eO\u003csub\u003e7\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e) and sodium bicarbonate (\u003cspan class=\"st\"\u003eNaHCO3\u003c\/span\u003e) (not included) into the reaction cylinder. A paper funnel is supplied for this purpose. Ensure there is no powder in the thread of the bottle neck, if so wipe clean with a dry tissue or similar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2. Tilt the reaction cylinder to around 45 degrees and then add 300mls of water. Do not pout the water into the cylinder in an upright position as the reaction will be too fast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3. Promptly screw the regulator and the cylinder together, do not over tighten. Note that the reaction starts as soon as the water is added, failure to promptly screw the regulator in place will reduce gas production. There is no need to shake the bottle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e4. Screw the top of the bubble counter off and pour in a small amount of water, then replace the top. Push the bubble counter stem into the top of the fine adjustment valve - it will seal however is not a 'tight fit', some sideways movement is normal when it is in place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e5. If using the a solenoid, connect the male and female plugs together. The power plug for the solenoid should be plugged into the timer for the aquarium lights. The small indicator light will show when the solenoid is open.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e6. If using the manual system the on\/off valve can be placed 'in line' between the bubble counter and the reactor. This can be opened and closed as required ensuring the fine adjustment valve doesn't need constant adjustment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e7. The gas can be used when the pressure reaches 10kg\/cm2, full pressure will be around 20kg\/cm2. Adjust the bubble rate using the needle valve to the desired output.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ewww.aquaticsupplies.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQuestions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: Why is the pressure lower than 20kg\/cm2 after the initial reaction?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: It will take around 24 hours to achieve this unless a lot of gas escaped when the regulator was screwed into place.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: The pressure is normal however there are no bubbles in the bubble counter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: Check there is water in the bubble counter.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: Why does gas continue after the solenoid shuts off?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: It will take a little while for the pressure to reduce.\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: Is there a safety valve in place?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: Yes there is a valve on the regulator that will release gas if the pressure is too high. The SUS304 cylinder is designed to with stand pressure 10x what is produced by the reaction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: Is it normal for the cylinder walls to get cold when the reaction occurs?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: Yes, perfectly normal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: How long will the gas last?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: The amount of gas required is dependent on many factors - water chemistry, lighting, quantity and species of plants etc... As a guide at a rate of one bubble per second the charge will last 60 days or more approximately.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eQ: How long is the warranty period?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eA: The unit has a 12 month warranty covering manufacturing faults. Mechanical damage caused by force or misuse is not covered.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003ewww.aquaticsupplies.com.au\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003eRefilling:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e1. Release any remaining gas by opening the needle valve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e2. Remove the solenoid if fitted.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e3. Remove the bubble counter by pushing down the collar at the base. Damage to this section by forcing the parts is not covered under warranty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e4. Unscrew the regulator, discard the waste liquid, rinse thoroughly and allow to dry, then refill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44044817596504,"sku":"ARI10","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0712\/8557\/1672\/files\/bioscape-co2-reactor-with-onoff-valve-aquatic-supplies-australia-597516.jpg?v=1779082641","url":"https:\/\/bespokeaquariums.com.au\/products\/bioscapeco2reactorwithonoffvalve","provider":"Bespoke Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}