Prototype massive CO2 Scrubber

[michealprater]

Been playing around and I have a prototype for a co2 scrubber. It’s massive, I think it may end up holding 3-3.5 lbs of soda ash.

 

[bradleym]

Very cool! Did you 3D print the top/bottom, or reuse something else?

 

[michealprater]

3D printed. I am already working on a V2 lol. Been teaching myself CAD

 

[michealprater]

My new tank is going to be apex Neptune themed for those who wonder about color choice.

 

[bradleym]

3D printed. I am already working on a V2 lol. Been teaching myself CAD

I thought I recognized the print material, lol. Man! I'm decent with 3D Builder but I'm NOWHERE NEAR ready for CAD... Kudos to you, it looks good!

 

[jolthoff]

What did you use for the transparent tube?

 

[michealprater]

What did you use for the transparent tube?

acrylic

 

[jolthoff]

Did you find a place with reasonable prices for acrylic tube?

 

[michealprater]

Did you find a place with reasonable prices for acrylic tube?

Reasonable is subjective, but there are lots of options on amazon, eBay and google.

 

[michealprater]

I’m still hammering out the details on this one, but I will likely be selling them soon.

 

[Natural_Reefer]

Very cool
Have you tested it out and see how efficient the media interact with the airflow?
I have an Icecap Medium (I believe about 2lbs of media). I noticed that it is more effective and efficient if I only filled it up 1/2 way. Of course I have to refill but the media are more evenly spent (color change), pH stay up higher and longer (vs. Completely filled)

 

[michealprater]

Very cool
Have you tested it out and see how efficient the media interact with the airflow?
I have an Icecap Medium (I believe about 2lbs of media). I noticed that it is more effective and efficient if I only filled it up 1/2 way. Of course I have to refill but the media are more evenly spent (color change), pH stay up higher and longer (vs. Completely filled)

I am still in the r&d phase. Trying to make proper fitment and seals. After I have that it will be a series of tests to determine the best way to make air flow through it evenly and properly.