JBL JBL ProFlora CO2 Regulator Advanced

Product Description

JBL ProFlora CO2 Regulator Advanced - Pressure Reducer

A CO2 pressure cylinder contains CO2 at a pressure of 60 bar. The pressure must be reduced to a working pressure of 1.2 bar in order to dose CO2 into the aquarium. This is where JBL’s high-quality, CNC-machined pressure reducer comes into play. Compatible with reusable (M-systems) and disposable (U-systems) cylinders. Screw the pressure reducer onto the cylinder, connect the CO2 silicone tubing, and then use the dial to set the desired CO2 flow rate to be dispensed into the aquarium.

• Easy to use

• Reduces the cylinder pressure to operating pressure

• Pressure regulator fits both disposable CO2 cylinders (U-system) and reusable cylinders (M-system)

• High-quality construction: Anodized aluminum, precision CNC-milled in titanium color. Reliable sealing disc instead of an O-ring

JBL ProFlora CO2 Regulator Advanced - Pressure Reducer

• The pressure reducer reduces the cylinder pressure from approx. 60 bar (displayed on pressure gauge 1) to a low working pressure of 1.2 bar (displayed on pressure gauge 2), allowing for precise control of the CO2 supply

• Screw the pressure reducer onto the CO2 cylinder and adjust the CO2 flow rate using the fine-tuning needle valve

• The pressure regulator is compatible with disposable CO2 cylinders (U-system) and reusable cylinders (M-system). By unscrewing the knurled nut (W21.8x1/14) with an Allen wrench, the pressure regulator fits onto the M10x1 thread of the disposable cylinders

• High-quality construction: Anodized aluminum, precision CNC-machined in titanium color. Features a reliable sealing washer instead of an O-ring

• Included: 1 CO2 pressure regulator with 2 pressure gauges (for working pressure & cylinder pressure) for reusable cylinders, with a removable adapter—making it suitable for disposable CO2 cylinders

How the Pressure Regulator Works

Simple Installation
: Screw the fitting onto the reusable CO2 cylinder or disposable CO2 cylinder. Connect the pressure regulator via a hose to a bubble counter/check valve and then to the diffuser/reactor in the aquarium. Adjust the number of CO₂ bubbles using the fine-tuning valve. The CO₂ continuous test indicates whether the amount of CO₂ being added is correct.
Safe Operation

The pressure regulator features a safety relief valve, which safely vents any accidentally set operating pressure that is too high without damaging the fitting. The diaphragm control of the pressure regulator guarantees absolute reliability.
Tip
: It can be easily converted to a disposable cylinder system by unscrewing the knurled cap nut using an Allen wrench.
How the Pressure Regulator Works
To reduce the pressure from the compressed gas cylinder, a pressure regulator is screwed onto it. It reduces the 50–60 bar cylinder pressure to a working pressure of approximately 1.2 bar. This 1.2 bar is then precisely metered via a small handwheel (fine-adjustment needle valve) so that individual CO2 bubbles are visible and countable in the connected bubble counter. The cylinder pressure and the working pressure are displayed on gauges on this pressure regulator. Strictly speaking, these gauges aren’t strictly necessary, since the cylinder pressure doesn’t drop slowly—as it does with compressed-air scuba tanks—which would serve as a warning when the cylinder is running low. Instead, the pressure remains at its maximum level and then drops to zero in a very short time. Unfortunately, there is no gradual decrease in the cylinder pressure. The working pressure would only be important if it needed to be adjusted; however, this is not normally necessary.