DIY CO2

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CO2 ingredients.

2 liter bottle.

Fill the bottle with lukewarm water 2 inches from the top.

pour it into a bucket.

add 2 cups of sugar, and dissolve it.

and 1/4th teaspoon baking yeast. Make sure the temp is within a few degrees of 100 :nilly: degrees before adding yeast then stir it until it dissolves.

Then pour it back into the bottle up to about an inch away from the bottom of the cap.

Drill a whole into the cap and insert the tubing. (I used an average screw driver (philips) and punched a whole. It was the perfect size) I would use a ladder diffuser on the end of the line. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a1VvvzGvPJ4) around $10. :headbang2

Great video in the last ( ) watch it and see what I'm talking about. You can check out how other people make a more complex system.

Then wait about 2 days and it should be pumping out like crazy. You don't need a bubble counter although if you do make one (I will post that soon) it will prevent the small amount of yeast from getting into your tank.

I will upload a video soon. The two liter will last you about a month. It's cheap and works (perfect combo). :headbang2

I hope this solves your problem Pm me with questions.
Enjoy!

Maybe a check valve if you want... :nilly:
 
i have a professional co2 system that i dont even use....lol....
 
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