CO2 systems comprise of a bulk storage tank (typically rented), CO2 enrichment manifolds in each room, and CO2 safety sensors.  The equipment pricing varies based on sqft of each room and number entry doors for each room.  A CO2 safety valve is required to isolate the CO2 supply automatically upon alarm.  PlantCO2 also places CO2 isolation valves at each room to avoid a full facility shutdown every time there is a nuisance alarm.

Your CO2 tank size is typically sized to hold a month of CO2 and an emergency buffer to ensure the tank never runs out.  Variables like how remote a facility is, if the area gets large snow storms, or if the area is prone to CO2 shortages will also affect the tank sizing.  PlantCO2 has the most accurate CO2 usage calculator in the industry for cultivation facilities allowing your tank to be sized for your project and not for the used tank the CO2 supplier has laying around and might be trying to recommend for you.

PlantCO2 integrates with Growlink, Rhythm, Trolmaster, Agrowtek, Argus, Priva, and all other control systems.  Most control systems will control our equipment using a 24VAC output similar to controlling an irrigation solenoid valve.  PlantCO2 will provide a 120VAC solenoid for systems that use a receptacle for control like Trolmaster or Agrowtek. We haven’t found a control system that we couldn’t work with yet!

PlantCO2 equipment is typically installed using your local resources that are likely already working on your facility.  A plumber competent in running copper piping and an electrician or tech who can run low voltage wiring is all that’s needed.  PlantCO2 does have trusted installers we can recommend if you do not have local resources that can perform the installation.

Yes, a permit is required in almost all municipalities.  Exceptions to this rule have been projects on Indian reservations or very small rural towns that have little to no building inspection requirements.

The typical steps to getting CO2 permitted at your cultivation facility are as follows:

Produce a set of CO2 drawings stamped by a professional engineer

Submit plans to the fire marshal at the local fire department

Apply for mechanical and electrical permits for the plumbing and electrical work associated with the CO2 installation.

PlantCO2 can typically complete a set of stamped CO2 drawings in less than 2 weeks for projects.

The International Fire Code (IFC) requires that any area with an increased concentration of CO2 must be monitored and the following actions must take place at the prescribed CO2 limits:

5,000 PPM
- Provide an audible and visual alarm inside and outside of the CO2 concentrated room.
- Isolate the CO2 supply to the space
- Turn on exhaust fan

30,000 PPM
- Provide an audible and visual alarm inside and outside of the CO2 concentrated room.
- Isolate the CO2 supply to the space
- Turn on exhaust fan

This can be accomplished by a CO2 sensor to monitor the CO2 levels in the space, a CO2 safety isolation valve, and a CO2 purge fan.