How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[mic209]

Alenle, Are the face seal gaskets the same for Parker and swagelok? And also, thanks for all you have contributed to this thread!

 

[E_shaw90]

no. currently eBay doesn't have this part. call Swagelok and ask them for a 1/4 VCR to 1/4 NPT hex nipple then you're set.

Will this take care of the issue?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/201211778259?

 

[royvoss]

I need two if you have extras.

on vca for a few days, can send them when i get back

 

[royvoss]

Do you have 1/4" vcr x 1/4" npt bulkhead male connector?

no i do not, sorry

 

[alanle]

Will this take care of the issue?



http://www.ebay.com/itm/201211778259?

Yes it will work but the npt end is a female. You will need to get a 1/4 mnpt x 1/8 mnpt elbow to connect your solenoid.

 

[alanle]

Alenle, Are the face seal gaskets the same for Parker and swagelok? And also, thanks for all you have contributed to this thread!

Yes they are interchangeable.

 

[royvoss]

if any body needs , I have a few 90 degree reducing fittings, 1/4 female npt x 1/8 male npt, swageloc ss

 

[Greg11]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231736374981?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Hey Alanie is this regulator any good ?

 

[alanle]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231736374981?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Hey Alanie is this regulator any good ?

You bet! That thing is going to rock your ca reactor.

 

[Greg11]

I'm trying to find something on ebay but don't wanna spend 350$ for just regulator

 

[alanle]

I'm trying to find something on ebay but don't wanna spend 350$ for just regulator

You need to look every day.

 

[Greg11]

thank you

 

[alanle]

I bought a new reg for $2.60. Shipping is $14.

 

[Greg11]

do you have a minute to guide me with fittings i need and solenoid ?

 

[alanle]

do you have a minute to guide me with fittings i need and solenoid ?

The information is all in this thread. Go back a few pages and you will see.

 

[Greg11]

ok
thx

 

[Greg11]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-Wh...542487?hash=item4d3b30e757:g:pusAAOSwT5tWQ1jc

Hey Alanie is this good valve for set up ?

 

[Greg11]

ok thx

 

[rimless75g]

http://www.ebay.com/itm/231736374981?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

Hey Alanie is this regulator any good ?

That is a very good low-flow valve, I have used it and recommended. Very similar to "S" series. You can find out more valves details at the following page:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/9...ves-selection-our-co2-pressurized-system.html

 

[jverna1]

Ok so I got most of the post regulator parts but I'm a little stumped on what comes after the solenoid. Can somebody please help me out here? Thanks