C02 question?

what would be the best to use to feed my plants the right amount of co2 without usin a co2 tank and hoses?
opinions, facts

A co2 Generator that burns natural gas would be the only other really effective way to add CO2. You can use the Yeast/sugar bombs, Dry Ice, Carbonated water, etc etc etc all you want and they are not going to make much difference unless you spend alot of money or time perfecting the PPM levels. you want 1500-1600 PPM of CO2 to make it really effective, adding just a little bit from the other methods is not going to help much if at all.


The Generator once its hooked up and running will cause heat, make sure you have a way to vent it. Its also about 2x the cost of a bottle/regulator/solenoid setup.

Tell me why you don't want to use the bottles?

i dont know where i would get a c02 tank and also the mecanisim *forgot what its called* that connects to the co2 tank that regulates the airflow every so often i permit on the timer. could you help me with that?

also speakin of timer i need 3 of them where the heck i getem?

Ok CO2 tanks are VERY VERY common in any town/city in the nation. every single soda fountain also has a bottle of CO2, so basically every restaurant, gas station, McDonalds, BK, Hardees....you see where I'm going with this. Welding supply places carry and fill em. To successfully use one to grow MJ you need several items above and beyond a big bottle of the stuff. you need a Regulator so it all doesn't come spewing out at once, then you need a solenoid driven gas valve so that it isn't always coming out, then you need a timer to control the valve. plus you need some air line to direct the CO2 over the tops of the plants.

Something like this that has regulator and solenoid will also work, just team up with a timer so you get 1500-1600 PPM levels during lights on.

CO2 Regulator Deluxe - Dual Gauge with Solenoid, CO2 Regulators > CO2 > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

Timer here..http://www.wormsway.com/detail.asp?sku=SSTDT120

or here for cheaper mechanical ones
Ecoplus 120V 15 Amp On-Off 24 Hour Dual Timer - Plantlighting Hydroponics

Ok CO2 tanks are VERY VERY common in any town/city in the nation. every single soda fountain also has a bottle of CO2, so basically every restaurant, gas station, McDonalds, BK, Hardees....you see where I'm going with this. Welding supply places carry and fill em. To successfully use one to grow MJ you need several items above and beyond a big bottle of the stuff. you need a Regulator so it all doesn't come spewing out at once, then you need a solenoid driven gas valve so that it isn't always coming out, then you need a timer to control the valve. plus you need some air line to direct the CO2 over the tops of the plants.

Something like this that has regulator and solenoid will also work, just team up with a timer so you get 1500-1600 PPM levels during lights on.

CO2 Regulator Deluxe - Dual Gauge with Solenoid, CO2 Regulators > CO2 > Saltwater Aquarium Supplies

Timer here..Sunleaves SunDial3 Digital Multi-Timer, 120V - Worm's Way

or here for cheaper mechanical ones
Ecoplus 120V 15 Amp On-Off 24 Hour Dual Timer - Plantlighting Hydroponics

Thanks man that helps a lot, good looking out. A question though how big of a tank should I get for a room that 4X4X6.5ft.? +rep

ShagMan said:

Thanks man that helps a lot, good looking out. A question though how big of a tank should I get for a room that 4X4X6.5ft.? +rep

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a 20 pound tank should last 4-6 weeks, a 50 of course will last longer.

sounds like a plan, thanks a lot stay green.