Emergency Tank Aeration

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  1. omard

    omard Gnarly Old Codfish

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    If you are a diver don't overlook this trick if you are ever faced with an emergency aeration problem due to a pump failure or poweroutage...

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    You can rig a device that will aerate your reef tank from one of your SCUBA cylinders...

    "...Using the first stage from an old regulator, the LP hose can be attached to a needle valve that can handle the rated pressure of around 150 psi. From the needle valve, a standard aquarium airline runs into the tank ending with an airstone. Simply cracking open the SCUBA tank valve will aerate the aquarium for at least two hours. Periodically closing the valve can extend the life of the air in the cylinder ten-fold. Anyone with access to a medical or welding oxygen cylinder can rig a similar, but much more effective aeration system..." (Adv Aqrst)


    More insurance....;)


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    Last edited: Apr 17, 2008
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  3. Godbert

    Godbert Montipora Capricornis

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    thaks for the tip omard
     
  4. Diver_1298

    Diver_1298 Eyelash Blennie

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    Indeed it will :)
    Have you bought the attachments that allow you to fill your tires and also convert to an air blower yet?
    Jim
     
  5. baugherb

    baugherb Giant Squid

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