How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
- Thread starter alanle
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SchnitzelReef
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Just picked up this Matheson two stage reg on eBay.
Gunna do low flow ideal metering valve, Burkert 6011 24v solenoid, and Swagelok SS fittings
Gunna do low flow ideal metering valve, Burkert 6011 24v solenoid, and Swagelok SS fittings
reefjunkie86
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Alanle I've been looking for one of those metering valves for a while and can't seem to find any.
Just picked up this Matheson two stage reg on eBay.
Gunna do low flow ideal metering valve, Burkert 6011 24v solenoid, and Swagelok SS fittings
This reg is the big brother of the big brothers.
jimmy007
Member
Same here it the main last piece I need.
Here's one with 1/8 connectors. You will need the right adapters. The price is a little hgh. If you can get the seller to go down to $80 then that should be good.
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SchnitzelReef
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So I did good? $115 shipped. Brand new. He was asking $225
There's so many different brands out there, I was so confused. Matheson seemed to have a good reputation, and plus it looks good too. We all know how much that matters. Hahaha
Also what you think about the ideal valve vs the Swagelok? I already bought the 52-1-12 valve, i got it from another hobbyist from RC.
SchnitzelReef
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You guys try looking right here on RC? RC member has 3 swageloks brand new for $100
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2467664
That's where I got my ideal valve from.
I would pay $80 max for the swagelok valve. These are the angled versions. Super rare!
The Ideal valve will work. I prefer Swagelok as they are a well known company. Ideal is run by a small family.
jimmy007
Member
Thanks for the lead Nick.
SchnitzelReef
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The link I posted looks exactly the same as the eBay item you posted. Am I missing something?
jimmy007
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I will pm the seller for one of his Swagelok valve.
SchnitzelReef
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Yep. No problem.
I found his sale thread, and I was gunna add that ideal valve to my JBJ regulator....this new regulator just looked so much nicer. Couldn't resist. Hahaha
jimmy007
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When I got my Parker I was shock how big and heavy duty this regulator are.
SchnitzelReef
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Do you happen to have any extra 6011 solenoids your looking to sell? There's not much on eBay right now. I just need 1
jimmy007
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Nick I got it from this guy 50 shipped
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231711274627?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
http://www.ebay.com/itm/231711274627?_trksid=p2060353.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT
SchnitzelReef
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SchnitzelReef
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How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
Ok. Ordered all the big stuff today. Just need to pickup the fittings. Tried looking on eBay, but that was tough. Anyone have a good site for finding SS swagelok fittings?
Here's my parts list so far:
-Matheson 3122 dual stage regulator, nickel plated brass New $115 shipped eBay
-ideal 52-1-12 low flow metering valve. RC member $40 used
-Burkert SS 6011 24v 1/8 npt
$50 eBay New
-Superior Chrome CGA 320 nut and nipple 2.5" $20 new
Might add some Wika gauges, just because I like wasting money. Lol.
Ok. Ordered all the big stuff today. Just need to pickup the fittings. Tried looking on eBay, but that was tough. Anyone have a good site for finding SS swagelok fittings?
Here's my parts list so far:
-Matheson 3122 dual stage regulator, nickel plated brass New $115 shipped eBay
-ideal 52-1-12 low flow metering valve. RC member $40 used
-Burkert SS 6011 24v 1/8 npt
$50 eBay New
-Superior Chrome CGA 320 nut and nipple 2.5" $20 new
Might add some Wika gauges, just because I like wasting money. Lol.
