idea for diy co2 generator

[cymbaline]

I didn't see much information around for something
like this and maybe it isn't worth it.

I figure a lot of farmers are a bit industrious and enjoy the DIY aspect so; anyone consider gutting a hot water tank and making your own homemade co2 generator?
It appears it would be quite simple to hack together
and seems like it would be a fairly cheap alternative.

I was looking at some homebrewers keg burners which gave me the idea.
Replace the hot water tank heater control with a co2 controller and when the ppm get below your threshold
on goes the burner. Would work best with a thermocouple and not a pilot light.
Than again with tankless water heaters under 200 it might just be easier to go that route..
Crazy idea?

 

[TyKaycha]

I would need to see some pics to understand what you are trying to do. But sounds like an interesting idea. Go for it! And take pics along the way!

 

[cymbaline]

Hi Thanks for your interest in this.

Here is a picture of the basic concept.

link to page
http://www.exothink.com/Pages/acburner.html

I think I am going to try this but I need to buy a few things before I get there. I'm not ready for co2 myself, yet reading up on it and other hobbies I stumbled across this. Which I thought could possibly be hacked together cheaper than a ready made unit.
I would think it would be fairly safe to run automated as well.
No idea when I will get anything like this together but if and when I do, I will document it.
Anyone who has played with this idea though I'd love to hear from you and let me know if it's not worth the effort.