DIY bubble counter >$5.00

rolloffhill · 01-31-2008, 07:53 PM

I picked up this idea from Wasserpest on tpt.net, such a good idea I couldn't pass it up.

I picked up a check valve from petsmart for ~$1.50

and an oral syringe from CVS for ~$2.99

It is a simple DIY, just need to put a bead of aquarium safe silicone around the check valve and slide it right in.

After that just make sure the silicone is sealed up good and let it cure. The check valve won't be the only one I use. I have brass one coming that will go between the regulator and the bubble counter for extra safety.

I'll be using Mineral Oil on the inside to keep evaporation down and not have to mess with it very often.

Now I just need to find something to mount it underneath my stand...

kewlkatdady · 01-31-2008, 10:48 PM

you said oral...

huhu huhu

greeneyed · 02-01-2008, 05:22 AM

I was thinking something like this so you can see it. Only thing is I'm sure you don't need 25. Will try and find elsewhere if you like the idea.

Edit: What is the diameter of the syringe?

rolloffhill · 02-01-2008, 08:20 AM

Looks like 5/8" would be a pretty snug fit definitely don't need 25....

biggin · 02-01-2008, 10:24 AM

You have a big shop...you can store them for everyone...

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolloffhill

Looks like 5/8" would be a pretty snug fit definitely don't need 25....

AndrewH · 02-01-2008, 08:52 AM

Here are some clips.

$0.50 each

$0.35 each

AndrewH · 02-01-2008, 08:54 AM

I know Lowes/HD/WM has these -

rolloffhill · 02-01-2008, 06:25 PM

True, true...come to think of it, if I looked hard enough in the shop I could probably find something to use to clamp it....

Travis_Conklin · 02-04-2008, 02:47 PM

If you are still looking for a clamp, I am going to try some magnetic one's from zoo-med that I found at pet co. only comes with one magnetic strip but it has multiple sizes of clamps...my bubble counter I made from 5/8" tubing so I needed a large clamp but there is also smaller ones.

rolloffhill · 02-04-2008, 03:22 PM

I am actually thinking of some heavy duty Velcro and just stick it to the stank.

01-31-2008, 07:53 PM	#1
rolloffhill Chief Instigator Site Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BFE Posts: 8,513 My Albums	DIY bubble counter >$5.00 I picked up this idea from Wasserpest on tpt.net, such a good idea I couldn't pass it up. I picked up a check valve from petsmart for ~$1.50 and an oral syringe from CVS for ~$2.99 It is a simple DIY, just need to put a bead of aquarium safe silicone around the check valve and slide it right in. After that just make sure the silicone is sealed up good and let it cure. The check valve won't be the only one I use. I have brass one coming that will go between the regulator and the bubble counter for extra safety. I'll be using Mineral Oil on the inside to keep evaporation down and not have to mess with it very often. Now I just need to find something to mount it underneath my stand... __________________ Skipp

01-31-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
kewlkatdady Just Jerod Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mansfield Posts: 4,626 My Albums	you said oral... huhu huhu __________________ Call the Amba Lamps...

02-01-2008, 08:20 AM	#4
rolloffhill Chief Instigator Site Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BFE Posts: 8,513 My Albums	Looks like 5/8" would be a pretty snug fit definitely don't need 25.... __________________ Skipp

02-01-2008, 08:52 AM	#6
AndrewH Freakin' mad scientist! Site Founder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, TX Posts: 8,534 My Albums	Here are some clips. $0.50 each $0.35 each __________________ "If people would focus on the important things in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles." "I'll keep My Money, My Guns, and My Freedom, and You keep the 'Change'!" - bumper sticker Planted 10 gallon Planted 33 gallon Planted 55 gallon Planted 90 gallon

02-01-2008, 08:54 AM	#7
AndrewH Freakin' mad scientist! Site Founder Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Mineral Wells, TX Posts: 8,534 My Albums	I know Lowes/HD/WM has these - __________________ "If people would focus on the important things in life, there would be a shortage of fishing poles." "I'll keep My Money, My Guns, and My Freedom, and You keep the 'Change'!" - bumper sticker Planted 10 gallon Planted 33 gallon Planted 55 gallon Planted 90 gallon

02-01-2008, 05:22 AM	#3
greeneyed "Now With 20% More Stupid Questions" Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Whitt, Texas Posts: 1,791	I was thinking something like this so you can see it. Only thing is I'm sure you don't need 25. Will try and find elsewhere if you like the idea. Edit: What is the diameter of the syringe?

02-01-2008, 06:25 PM	#8
rolloffhill Chief Instigator Site Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BFE Posts: 8,513 My Albums	True, true...come to think of it, if I looked hard enough in the shop I could probably find something to use to clamp it.... __________________ Skipp

02-04-2008, 02:47 PM	#9
Travis_Conklin Betta Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Grand Prairie Posts: 384 My Albums	If you are still looking for a clamp, I am going to try some magnetic one's from zoo-med that I found at pet co. only comes with one magnetic strip but it has multiple sizes of clamps...my bubble counter I made from 5/8" tubing so I needed a large clamp but there is also smaller ones.

02-04-2008, 03:22 PM	#10
rolloffhill Chief Instigator Site Administrator Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: BFE Posts: 8,513 My Albums	I am actually thinking of some heavy duty Velcro and just stick it to the stank. __________________ Skipp

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