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This is a formula which can be used to figure what amount of CO2 must be added to reach 1000 ppm.
9 ft.³ of CO2 per hour per 1000 ft.² yields 1000 ppm

See our complete article, Use of CO2 in a greenhouse

 Caron Dioxide (CO2) is one of the easiest ways to accelerate plant growth. Plants grown with supplemental CO2 can produce up to 40% more flowers or fruit. A propane or natural gas CO2 generator is the most cost effective way to add CO2 to your environment. Many greenhouses use CO2 generators to boost CO2 levels safely and economically.

Gen 1 CO2 Generator

The GEN-1 is capable of producing between 3 and 13 cubic feet of CO2 per hour. It comes standard with one burner, producing approximately 3 cubic feet per hour. You can add up to 3 additional burners, increasing the unit's capacity to up approximately 13 cubic feet of CO2 per hour. 

Gen 2 CO2 Generator

The GEN-2 is capable of producing between 16 and 26 cubic feet of CO2 per hour. It comes standard with 5 burners, producing approximately 16 cubic feet of CO2 per hour. You can add up to 3 additional burners, increasing the unit's capacity to up to approximately 26 cubic feet of CO2 per hour. 

CO2 BURNER ACCESSORIES
BNR-1LP: These are our expansion Liquid Propane Burners. Each burner will be individually packaged with an expansion burner, pillow pack of Anti-Seize, Hex wrench for removing cap on manifold and complete installation instructions (Takes less than 2 minutes to install.)
BNR-1NG: These are our expansion Natural Gas Burners. Each burner will be individually packaged with an expansion burner, pillow pack of Anti-Seize, Hex wrench for removing cap on manifold and complete installation instructions (Takes less than 2 minutes to install.)
LXO -1 Propane Tank Crossover: We offer a simple device called the LXO-1 which allows you to connect your propane CO2 generator to two tanks so when one runs low, it can be changed out without the pilot flame going out. It also doubles the time in between tank
changeovers.

CO2 Regulator assembly combines a precision regulator/flow gauge and an industrial solenoid valve. The flow gauge can be set from .5 to 15 SCFH. Designed to work with any 120 volt control device. Complete with 6' power cable and 10' of 1/4" air line.

Reg 2 Dual Tank CO2 Regulator Assembly

CAP's dual-tank CO2 regulator assembly combines a precision regulator / flow gauge and an industrial solenoid valve. The unique ability to connect the REG-2 to TWO tanks of compressed CO2 allows double the run time between changing out the tanks. The flow gauge can be set from .5 to 15 SCFH. Designed to work with any 120 volt control device. Features a tank pressure gauge to indicate remaining tank pressure. Complete with 6 foot power cable and 10 foot of 1/4" air line. 

CO2 Generators with LP Rated Hoses

Carbon dioxide generators operate by burning carbonaceous fuels such as propane or natural gas. The burners used in theseCO2 generators are specially designed to maximize the production of CO2 and minimize heat as a by-product. These generators provide CO2 far more economically than any other means of enrichment. A constant burning pilot is used to ignite the gas when the generator is turned on. A thermocouple is used to monitor the pilot flame. If the pilot flame is lost, a safety valve will close so that unburned fuel will not be released into the enclosure. CO2 Generator operations may be automatically functioned according to actual ambient values when installed in conjunction with the CDMC. The generators may  be controlled with timers such as the Cyclestat 4P. This control device continually samples the level of carbon dioxide in the growing area and functions the generator whenever CO2 levels do not meet your predetermined values. Generators are easily installed, dependable and efficient. Transformer included. Operates on 110 VAC.

The chart below will give you minutes of operation required for areas and models shown. Top row of the chart represents the cu. ft. of area (Length x Width x Height) in the enclosure. Left column is model size. Model numbers represent maximum CO2 output per hour in cubic feet (CD-3 = 3 cu ft/hr). Example: A CD-6 will take 10 minutes to produce a CO2 level of 1000 ppm in a 1000 cu. ft. enclosure.

The chart below is used to decide how long a tank of propane will last. This chart is fairly self explanatory first you will look in the left column to pick a model, then follow it across to the propane tank size you have. The number that corresponds with the two selections will be the number of hours that you can operate the CO2 generator.

*COMPRESSED PROPANE (GASEOUS FORM) EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:* At 14.73 lbs. of pressure per square inch (psi) and 60 degrees Fahrenheit:

   * 1 cubic foot propane = 0.0278 gallons propane
   * 100 cubic feet propane = 2.78 gallons propane
   * 1 gallon propane = 35.97 cubic feet propane
   * 100 gallons propane = 3597 cubic feet propane



*NATURAL GAS (GASEOUS FORM) EQUIVALENCY INFORMATION:* At 14.73 lbs. of pressure per square inch (psi) and 60 degrees Fahrenheit:

   * 1 cubic foot natural gas = 0.012 gallons natural gas
   * 100 cubic feet natural gas = 1.2 gallons natural gas
   * 1 gallon natural gas = 82.62 cubic feet natural gas
   * 100 gallons natural gas = 8262 cubic feet natural gas

Bottle CO2 Regulator and Solenoid Model BCDE-1

These bottled CO2 emitter systems combine a forged brass flow gauge
regulator with a UL/CE/CSA certified emitter solenoid valve. These systems offer a
flow range from 7-20 SCFH. The BCDE systems come with 10 feet of clear tubing with
spring clamps, a grounded 6ft 120 volt power cord.