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I was just going to update a thread with this find but it started sounding like a review so thought I would just post here.
Reading about these on the internet I was hesitant on picking one up due to its 35 psi recommendation. My CO2 regulator is equipped with a flow meter, and split 3 ways. So I was concerned about providing the psi needed to run this diffuser correctly.
I did some conversation math and realized my flow meter was just producing 30psi (actually more like 26-28psi).
While at a LFS I was checking out their defusers. They are a carrier of ADA products and I was looking for a larger type ceramic diffuser than other LFS are carrying. ADA products are magnificent but are very expencive. The store owner directed me to this diffuser/atomizer. It's the same one I seen on the web. Having it in my hands I jumped on the purchase. I was still concerned about being able to power it but I was confident I could DYI, manipulate my system.
Upon hook up it ran perfect. Plug n play, no manipulation or anything. The bubbles are super fine and there is a ton of them. It states in the instructions that pressurized tubing must be used. Not the tubing used for airlines nor anything like it. Over the years I have adapted to using harder lines for my gas delivery systems. The type I have been using is the same that's used in refrigerator water systems. The rigged line allows more tunable gas flow without expanding air lines. This is especially important when those lines are more than 4 foot long, and split.
I am definitely liking this diffuser. It's rating is for larger tanks for upto 100+ gallons. This diffuser is in a 140 gallon set up with a sump .