How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[d2mini]

I'm starting off with a "naked" Veriflow regulator, similar to the airgas ones below.
The holes are marked either HP, LP, or MP. I'm assuming the low pressure gauge goes into one of the LP holes and the high pressure gauge into one of the HP holes. But this reg doesn't have a hole marked "IN" like my other one did. So where does the CGA nipple go? And what about the hex nipple on the opposite side? Does it matter?

example pic from first page...

I'm still looking for answers on this ^^^
Would like to get this thing put together.

 

[rimless75g]

I'm still looking for answers on this ^^^
Would like to get this thing put together.

Most regulators should have LP,LP,HP,HP or more (up to 6 ports). Without pictures of the veriflo, I cannot guarantee if this is accurate.

See below for connecting your parts. Usually the cga 320 connections is on the right side then the left side is your connection to the valve,solenoid, and fittings.

(LP) -fittings,valve,solenoid --> (LP) Low gauge --> (HP) High gauge, then (HP) CGA 320 nipple and nuts.

For the extra ports, there should already be some kind of plugs on the bottom.

 

[d2mini]

Yep, that's what I was saying above... i have all those markings, just wasn't sure what went where especially the CGA fitting.
But that should do me. Will try it tonite.
Thanks!

 

[rimless75g]

Nice, he does have a bunch for sale.

Here is Burkert 6011 Solenoid Valve Stainless Steel Body:

Item: 231628665007

No problem, I just got one using best offer. It's like getting a brass model at a cheaper price

 

[Delsfishes]

Finally finished my regulator

Finally finished my regulator

Finished now lets see how good it works

 

[alanle]

^nice!!!! Stainless systems are untouchable!

 

[ssdawood]

^^^ Paging Alanle. Hey Bud you also gave me a ss tube to connect the needle valve. Where does that go. It connects the needle valve to the solenoid ?

 

[ssdawood]

I mean it connects the needle valve to the fitting after the solenoid.

 

[Chrisjbarry]

May try a DIY on the next regulator

 

[alanle]

I'll post up some pixs for you guys.

 

[ssdawood]

Assembled, Tell me this is correct please.

 

[ssdawood]

If its correct time to leak check.

 

[alanle]

Yup make sure you tightened the tube connectors. Test it with soapy water for leakage..

 

[ssdawood]

I will go tomorrow to my friends shop who is a welder.

Hopefully he will tighten these more for me and also perform a leak check.

Alanle is that writeup on barreport correspondence on how to wire the burkert 6011a.

 

[ssdawood]

I also got this regulator free with my calcium reactor of ebay. It is an Uniweld. Is this any good?




I didnt think so, but upon close inspection I found an AC Burkert 6011a soleniod so I thought it might be a little decent. I know its single stage.

 

[Delsfishes]

Regulator Stainless

Regulator Stainless

After all this time building this regulator I think Im going to go with two part dosing looks great but it doesn't make sense to me I only have a 70 gallon sps system any thoughts? Probably be posting in the sale forum if I decide
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[ssdawood]

^^^ You have a masterflex for sale ? Hahaha

I am also building this regulator for my 60 gallon tank. I want to go reactor because in the long run I think a reactor holds down alkalinity stable.

It also adds trace elements that your two part will be missing.

Plus I dose already on a 90 gallon tank so wanted to try calcium reactor.

 

[alanle]

Just built this full stainless steel Parker system. Enjoy

 

[alanle]

Parker IR6000 system details:

Regulator: SS Parker IR6000 ($900 retail)
Solenoid: SS Burkert 6011
Metering Valve: Swagelok S series with Kalrez O-ring (angled version)
Pressure Gauges: SS liquid filled Wika (German made - super precise)
Fittings: SS Swagelok (10,000 PSI rating. Will never leak!!!)

 

[rimless75g]

How much?

If you are looking for Dual Stage Regulators. I have a few that I'm not using that I can let go for a fair price.