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Bubble counter with backflow stop

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PROFLORA CO2 TAIFUN COUNT SAFE
  • To adjust the CO2 level: bubble counter with backflow stop for the exact dosing of the CO2 supply in the aquarium
  • Fill bubble counter with water, connect with hose to CO2 system and diffuser, fix outside the aquarium with 2 suction cups on the glass or 2 screws on the furniture
  • Easy bubble check: CO2 bubbles are visible and countable, no backflow thanks to check valve, for all common CO2 systems
  • Reliable hose screw connection prevents accidental loosening of the hoses
  • Package contents: bubble counter for CO2 systems, CO2 CountSafe, dimensions: 105 x 175 x 40 mm
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Price: 10,30 €
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Ideal nutrition for plants
The right CO2 concentration in the water is of great importance for the aquarium plants. Carbon dioxide is the main nutrient for plants and promotes their growth. Plants use the CO2 for the photosynthesis and thus supply the water with essential oxygen. They prevent algae growth, remove pollutants, provide hiding places and reduce pathogens.

Even enrichment
The magnifying glass in the transparent section enables an easier bubble counting for an exact dosing of the CO2 amount.

Easy to install
Fill the bubble counter with water. Attach it with a hose to the CO2 system and to the diffuser (CO2 system and diffuser not included). Fix the bubble counter outside the aquarium with 4 suction cups on the glass or with 2 screws on the furniture.

Safe
The bubble counter has a hose screw connection and can easily be cleaned and filled thanks to the bayonet catch with O-ring. The correct CO2 amount varies from aquarium to aquarium and depends on the volume, the water movement and the planting of the aquarium. You can check the CO2 content by means of a CO2 test.

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JBL PROFLORA CO2 Count Safe

Art. no.:
6446900
EAN Code:
4014162644695
Content:
1 piece(s)
Volume packaging:
0.7 l
Gross weight:
90 g
Net weight:
38 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
40/175/105 mm

Properties

Animal species: Armored catfish, Arowana, Axolotl, Barbels, Bettas, Bichirs/reedfish, Blowfish, Catfish, Cichlids (South America), Clawed frogs, Clawed shrimps, Crayfish, Crustaceans, Danions, Discus, Dwarf crayfish, Dwarf shrimps, Flowerhorn, Gill maggots, Goldfish, Gouramis, Guppy, Juvenile fish, Killifish, Livebearers, Loaches, Mussels, Newts, Panchaxes, Rainbowfish, Snails, Spiny eels, Tetra, Veiltails, blood parrot cichlids, freshwater butterflyfish
Animal size: For all animal sizes
Animal age group: All aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: plastic (ABS) / plastic (PC)
Colour: white / transparent / black

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

FAQ
Should I use several check valves on my CO2 installation?

True to the motto, better safe than sorry, some aquarists install several check valves in the same circuit. For example, if you use the JBL PROFLORA direct inline diffuser or the JBL PROFLORA CO2 Count Safe bubble counter, you already have an integrated check valve. If you also use a separate check valve (JBL PROFLORA SafeStop), there may be problems with the opening of the check valves. This effect can be observed if, after the night switch-off or interruption of the supply with the controller, the addition does not restart automatically. Please note that, depending on the working pressure and the number of bubbles, a few minutes may pass between the start of the supply and the visible entry of CO2 into the aquarium.
Each spring in a check valve needs a certain pressure to be opened. Several springs can therefore interfere with each other and, depending on the distance between the two check valves, reduce the pressure at the spring to such an extent that it remains closed. Therefore, please always use only one check valve for your CO2 installation.

The water is disappearing from my bubble counter – where’s it gone?

The bubble counter with integrated check valve JBL PROFLORA CO2 Count Safe has a check valve on the inlet side into the container. It is located on the IN side with the riser pipe. This prevents water from getting out of the bubble counter in the direction of the CO2 bottle or other attachments in front of it.

For the start-up and after each cleaning, fill the bubble counter with water up to the mark (fig. B in the instructions for use). During operation, the water level in the bubble counter may fluctuate, depending on the amount of CO2 added. A large number of bubbles with high working pressure can cause the water to be displaced from the chamber. It is important that the bubble counter is not installed at an angle so that water can run out. Normally, the water level remains unchanged and should be checked weekly.

Once CO2 stops entering, the water from the aquarium will return to the bubble counter with a time delay. In the bubble counter, the water flow is stopped by the check valve at the inlet (IN). There is therefore no cause for concern. You can quickly detect a defective check valve yourself by noticing water in the hose between the CO2 cylinder and the check valve. Please also refer to the FAQ on the use of two check valves at the same time.

How can I remove the hose from the device?

At first the air hoses and special CO2 hoses can easily be pushed on the connection piece. The hoses harden more and more as the months go on and can only be removed from the connection piece using great force. If you pull the hose hard it will only strain the connection, which could, in the worst case, even break off. Instead cut the hoses you want to remove laterally at the ends and carefully remove them. For this it’s always advisable to install hoses with some reserve in its hose length.

Is it bad if water runs into the bubble counter?

If water runs back into the bubble counter, that’s not a problem as long as the water is not drawn towards the night time shut-off from there. The excess water is normally pressed out of the system again during the day.

Is my SafeStop damaged if I can’t blow through it?

The retaining spring in the check valve fits very tightly and ensures that no water can return. Therefore the air pressure of a diaphragm pump or our breath is not strong enough to open the spring. The valve can be opened by the pressure of the ProFlora bioCO2 systems and also the m and u series. Check valves used in air systems have a smaller counter-pressure and are also part of the JBL range.

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CO2

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safety instructions

  • safety instruction for accessories
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spare parts

Cap Nut Air/CO₂ hose 

CO2 Count safe spring + seal  

CO2 Count safe retaining plate  

CO2 Count safe holder kit 
accessories

PROFLORA T3 

Special hose for CO2 systems in aquariums

Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 4.5
4 public review(s) for this product.

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4 more reviews in other languages

4 Reviews in other languages

marcs.jungle - German
2021-06-09T18:35:42Z

Hab ich schon ewig das Teil! Ist immer noch super dicht.

Lediglich die Saugnäpfe bringen es nicht mehr.

aquaristik.connor - German
2021-05-25T18:24:44Z

Bin sehr zufrieden damit, einmal hatte ich leichte Probleme mit dem Produkt. Aber im allgemeinen kann ich es nur weiter empfehlen

C. Krull - German
2021-02-16T12:26:55Z

Blub blub blub. Kann man gut gebrauchen. Sicher ist sicher.

aquahobby.pl - Polish
2021-01-26T13:49:56Z

ästhetisches Design und einfache Verbindung zum Co2-Kit

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