How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
- Thread starter alanle
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thanks
africangrey
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how much are we talking about here, brand new, just like the one you just build.
Here's a special Linde system with the white knob. Linde is a gas company located in Germany.
a shot in front of my planted tank [emoji4]
The retail of new regulators are usually run from $300 to $1000+ (brass or stainless steel). You can get these from a surplus site around $80 to $160.
Here is an example from Airgas.
http://airgas.com/search/refine/_/N-0Z1z141qh?Ntk=GlobalSearchInterface&Ntt=regulator&Ntx=mode+matchallany&_requestConfirmationToken=b55c02ab91d6c420298f0a3b2d0d3414c5c64af2
The brass Burkert 6011 is $50 and ss is $100 on Aquariumplants. Around $35 to $60 on eBay.
http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/sol.htm?1=1&CartID=0
Metering valves are from $40 to $80 on eBay.
You can build something like this from $180 to $300+ depending on the material (brass or ss) and your hunting skill. It costs more than a typical chinese made commercial CO2 system but the reliability and performance are unmatchable. You get one of these built and you will not have to worry about replacing another system down the road.
janes_mw
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I bought the Reg from Ebay and Alan had a few spare other parts that I was able to get luckily.
From all my searching, I can say ebay was the best place to find regulator. There were a bunch of things I learned along the way (from Alan). I didn't search for the "post regulator" parts, but there were a few part numbers that were suggested for the needle valve. I would try and get the suggested solenoid valve as it appears to be the best.
I can say now that after the researching, it does appear that this set up will be above and beyond. For $200 I have a set up that is extra premium
.Are we allowed to post links on this site? I have a few links i can share with you guys. Remember these parts are industrial grade. They aren't cheap. However you still can build this system for less than $200. It depends on your luck. Some sellers doesnt know what they have and you can get it for a great deal. You've gotta have the patience and the willingness to hunt for the parts.
janes_mw
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I am not a 100% sure Alan. You can alway spell it out as to where to look like "samsregs" dot com .... I think
mike
Thanks for all the Help Alan!!!
That is a sweet regulator! You have created a beast! You are super fast with the assembly. The good thing about building your own CO2 regulator is you get to know exactly how the system works. It will be a breeze if you need to fix something.
-Alan
janes_mw
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All for $200 bucks. Thanks and once I get running in my new 300g set up, I will post pics of it running on SW system. This is a sweet set up!!
