DANNY G2004
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That's the plastic one you can get the other one at lowes
How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
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That's the plastic one you can get the other one at lowes
How are people making this connection? On the other forum where this seems to have originated I saw some pictures of a swage lock tube that went into the co2 line that allowed the ferrules to get a better grip on it.
Or does it just not matter too much so just stick it I. There with the ferrules and torque it down a bit?
I like overkill so I'd like to do it right.
You can insert the tube right in and tight it. The ferrules will lock it down. Swagelok recommend using a tube insert if your tubing is soft enough to be pinched together with your fingers.
DANNY G2004
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But if you like overkill then try what Africangrey showed you
Gentlemen,
So I have bite the bullet to purchase this regulator after doing quite a few researches.
Can I get some directions and links where I need to get the adapters, solenoid, metering valve?
I understand I will need a Burkett 6011 solenoid, a metering valve, AC adapter for solenoid, but clueless on the fittings and such.
Please help and show some mercy lol. Thanks
So I have bite the bullet to purchase this regulator after doing quite a few researches.
Can I get some directions and links where I need to get the adapters, solenoid, metering valve?
I understand I will need a Burkett 6011 solenoid, a metering valve, AC adapter for solenoid, but clueless on the fittings and such.
Please help and show some mercy lol. Thanks
reefjunkie86
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Watching this closely as I have the same regulator.Gentlemen,
So I have bite the bullet to purchase this regulator after doing quite a few researches.
Can I get some directions and links where I need to get the adapters, solenoid, metering valve?
I understand I will need a Burkett 6011 solenoid, a metering valve, AC adapter for solenoid, but clueless on the fittings and such.
Please help and show some mercy lol. Thanks
For those of you looking for a good deal on a metering valve, I just got a Parker 4A-NML-V-SS-K for $30 shipped. This is similar to the swagelok ss-4mg. Here's the link, you might be able to go even cheaper than $30.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111342128216?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/111342128216?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT
It is a medium flow. According to this thread on planted tank, the Parker NM series flows Cv .055 at full open. Anything under 0.1 Cv can be used for our purpose. http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/9...em.html#/forumsite/20495/topics/135669?page=1
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Jlentz
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How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
I got it fired up and going yesterday. It seems to want to flow WAY too much. I've got the needle valve basically closed and the regulator has to be set to what looks like 10 psi to get a little less than one bubble a second in Both the fluval and C1502 bubble counters.
Id like to get any ideas I'm guessing I got the wrong regulator and/or needle valve.
This I believe is the important stuff.
I got it fired up and going yesterday. It seems to want to flow WAY too much. I've got the needle valve basically closed and the regulator has to be set to what looks like 10 psi to get a little less than one bubble a second in Both the fluval and C1502 bubble counters.
Id like to get any ideas I'm guessing I got the wrong regulator and/or needle valve.
This I believe is the important stuff.
SS-4MA-MH Swagelok Metering Valve Stainless 1/4" 0.03cV Micrometer Top
( 201390339645 )
CONCOA REGULATOR, 412-330-1000, 1/4" FNPT, Dual Stage Brass Barstock Body
( 171855231731 )[/rQUOTE]
Edit.
I've turned the regulator down one line on the output gauge since I took this pic. It's giving me ~1 bubble a sec and my ph has been rock solid at 6.4 since last night.
DANNY G2004
Active member
Quick question on airgas regulator. I see the two empty holes on the below picture (one at the front and one at the back)...what are they using for? And do I need to plugged it? Thanks
They aré for presure release its all good
DANNY G2004
Active member
You might not have the right needle valve the one you need should be slow flow if the one you are using is medium you will not be able to control the bubble rate
DANNY G2004
Active member
I got it fired up and going yesterday. It seems to want to flow WAY too much. I've got the needle valve basically closed and the regulator has to be set to what looks like 10 psi to get a little less than one bubble a second in Both the fluval and C1502 bubble counters.
Id like to get any ideas I'm guessing I got the wrong regulator and/or needle valve.
This I believe is the important stuff.
SS-4MA-MH Swagelok Metering Valve Stainless 1/4" 0.03cV Micrometer Top
( 201390339645 )
CONCOA REGULATOR, 412-330-1000, 1/4" FNPT, Dual Stage Brass Barstock Body
( 171855231731 )[/rQUOTE]
Edit.
I've turned the regulator down one line on the output gauge since I took this pic. It's giving me ~1 bubble a sec and my ph has been rock solid at 6.4 since last night.
I believe that valve is a medium flow
Jlentz
New member
I believe so as well.
https://www.swagelok.com/downloads/WebCatalogs/EN/MS-01-142.pdf
I'm not sure what exactly to look for in the specs but I guess "S" is the series I want. It'd sure be nice to have a swagelok place in town so I didn't have to roll the dice on eBay.
DANNY G2004
Active member
Here is one from eBay same one I have 271920634351
