Ebay Co2 Solenoid

[fengxzhang]

I think I let my system sit for too long, the Co2 regulator for the Ca reactor is stuck open. I have this one here (http://www.marinedepot.com/CO2_Regu...riums-House_Brand_(CO2)-CO3111-FICORE-vi.html).

Should I just get an ebay regulator like this (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Aquarium-CO...1?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item5894069a0f)?

Or can I just replace the solenoid? Can I just use any solenoid or a specific brand?

 

[ganjero]

You could just replace the solenoid if that's your issue, marinedepot sell solenoids but not sure about their quality. A good solenoid brand is burkert, make sure it will fit your regulator.

I would not buy the one on the link, it looks low quality and they dont have listed any tech specs.

 

[dan-in-gr]

I would buy a nice replacement solenoid, pass of the eBay item. Ebay item is & looks cheap.

 

[on the spot]

...A good solenoid brand is burkert...

 

[fengxzhang]

Are the solenoids pretty much universal for the Co2 regulators in aquarium use? I have a local guy who has a burkert one for sale I'm going to get. Thanks for your advise on the ebay regulator.

 

[hkgar]

Get the best. check out the posts on this item. You can't go wrong
From AquariumPlants.

AquariumPlants.com

 

[ganjero]

Get the best. check out the posts on this item. You can't go wrong
From AquariumPlants.

AquariumPlants.com

That's not the "best", but as stated by tkeracer619 in another thread it can do the job for this as application. That said, it can fail specially the regulator (experienced it) more than the electronic doser.
For the same price or less you can buy a dual stage regulator and a good solenoid that will be pretty much bullet proof and perform better, you will still need a bubble counter to measure the dosing amount but dual stage regulators will give you consistent flow without being affected by variations in the pressure (this happens as the tanks empties).

 

[hkgar]

The one I am referring to is electronic.

http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm

 

[ganjero]

The one I am referring to is electronic.

http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm

me too, convenient but simply not the best.

 

[tkeracer619]

The one I am referring to is electronic.

http://www.aquariumplants.com/CarbonDoser_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm

I would probably just get this but only the box. under the same link

"Electronic Box only(for use with your own regulator) $169.99:"

Just a word from my personal experience. EVERY regulator or Co2 part I purchased used had a defect one way or the other and was essentially useless.