How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[ssdawood]

I think you need a 1/4 inch stainless steel tube to connect the solenoid to the valve.

Alanle will correct me.

 

[ssdawood]

You also need a cga330 on the other side

 

[jverna1]

I have the cga330 that connects to the tank but the elbow that comes off the solenoid is that 1/8" male to 1/4" male? What configuration is the elbow?

 

[ssdawood]

Then you need another swagelok fitting. Like a reducer 1/4 to 1/8 to make that connection.

 

[ssdawood]

-1/4 female NPT x 1/8 male NPT elbow (Swagelok cross ref. SS-4-RSE-2)

Like this.

If you read the first page correctly all detail is there. This is where I pick this info from.

 

[jverna1]

The first page has a different metering valve configuration than mine the elbow out of the solenoid screws directly into the metering valve.

 

[ssdawood]

K what size is urs. 1/4 or 1/8 th

 

[jverna1]

What are the two fittings after the solenoid?

 

[royvoss]

its 1/8 male npt to tube, then you need a port connecter


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS...T-Elbow-several-availiable-New-/111821319430?


http://www.ebay.com/itm/111801648305?_trksid=p2055119.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

[mic209]

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

Check out my post, it's post #535 on page 22. You'll need the hoke 1/4" tube to 1/4" NPT fitting and the 1/4" port connector. The eBay links might be gone, but just search for those.

 

[mic209]

Also, for those of you with face seal regulators, I assembled mine with none face seal fittings. Just Teflon tape and got the fitting as snug as possible without breaking anything. I finally tested mine today with soapy water and I had no leaks. Also, Danny who showed me this thread has the same face seal regulator and he also has no leaks using regular NPT fittings.

 

[jverna1]

Thanks royvoss [emoji106]. Do I need the same port connector on the out of my metering valve to connect the tubing?

 

[alanle]

How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

Check out my post, it's post #535 on page 22. You'll need the hoke 1/4" tube to 1/4" NPT fitting and the 1/4" port connector. The eBay links might be gone, but just search for those.

Ya need this part

Btw your reg has vcr outputs. You need to convert it from 1/4 vcr to 1/4 or 1/8 npt (depends on your fittings setup).

 

[jverna1]

i already purchased the fitting that royvoss recommended. I already had the port connector. I guess that part you suggested would just attach to the elbow which is essentially the same thing.

 

[alanle]

Ya need this part

Btw your reg has vcr outputs. You need to convert it from 1/4 vcr to 1/4 or 1/8 npt (depends on your fittings setup).

You attach this thing in between the solenoid and ur needle vale

 

[jverna1]

oh ok i see theres no need for the elbow with this part. Oh well too late but tanks. Alanle do I need the port connector on my output of my metering valve to connect the tubing? I bought one thinking i had to but since i need it now before the metering valve I have to by another one.

 

[alanle]

oh ok i see theres no need for the elbow with this part. Oh well too late but tanks. Alanle do I need the port connector on my output of my metering valve to connect the tubing? I bought one thinking i had to but since i need it now before the metering valve I have to by another one.

You dont need it. Just insert the tubing into the output of the needle valve the. Tighten it down.
Like this

 

[jverna1]

ok great! Haha you are a regulator maniac! You really love this stuff huh?

 

[alanle]

ok great! Haha you are a regulator maniac! You really love this stuff huh?

Hobby gone wrong.

 

[jverna1]

I hear that this reef hobby is bleeding me dry although I do recoup a lot of cash by selling corals. I'm hooking up an MTC pro cal calcium reactor to my system. Here is my display and frag tank.