Calcium reactor bubble counter fluid

Pescador · #1 10-28-2006, 07:30 PM

Does anyone use something other than water to fill a bubble counter? Water seems to evaporate pretty quick and kind of a PIA to refill.
I think I remember somebody using glycerin maybe?

X-Treme · #2 10-28-2006, 09:19 PM

I use glycerine in my co2 bubble counter. WAAAAAAAAY easier to count bubbles too.

Pescador · #3 10-28-2006, 10:41 PM

Thanks man, I did find some more info at RC, I guess silicone oil is ok as well.

Skimmerking · #4 10-29-2006, 02:13 AM

i use water never had a problem with it thou

EmilyB · #5 10-29-2006, 07:44 AM

Yah, I'm kind of confused, because mine never runs out of water ???

Skimmerking · #6 10-29-2006, 01:43 PM

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Originally Posted by EmilyB

Yah, I'm kind of confused, because mine never runs out of water ???

ya me too I think some one has a leak in their bubble counter.

Ruth · #7 10-29-2006, 01:48 PM

I run 2 calcium reactors and use water in the bubble counter. I find I have to add water to the bubble counters about every 3 weeks to a month.
I am going to try glycerine next time.

Pescador · #8 10-29-2006, 05:03 PM

When you start using higher bubble rates for higher output water evaporates a lot faster.

EmilyB · #9 10-29-2006, 05:25 PM

Well, I haven't had to add any water in two years.

Pescador · #10 10-29-2006, 05:39 PM

It must be that heavy water up in the north.