How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[cali9dub]

No nuts or ferrules ! So I just get 1/8" od tube nuts on each end of the valve and 2 port connectors. Then the outgoing side of the valve will need a 1/8" tube x 1/4" tube (for outgoing oxygen line to the calcium reactor ) ??

 

[cali9dub]

These and then I need nuts for each side of the meter? Then any 1/8" od tube fitting with ferrules to connect to the port connector...is that correct ? Do I need front and rear ferrules or just front ??

 

[soulpatch]

I got this beaut in the mail today. Thanks Alanle for hooking me up.

 

[cali9dub]

These and then I need nuts for each side of the meter? Then any 1/8" od tube fitting with ferrules to connect to the port connector...is that correct ? Do I need front and rear ferrules or just front ??

Anyone??? Beuller ?? Beuller ??......Beuller....

 

[cali9dub]

Ok. I'll try one more time. Is this the way it goes together ?

 

[Jlentz]

Ok. I'll try one more time. Is this the way it goes together ?

I believe that is correct.


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[cali9dub]

Is teflon tape required at these port connector connections? Everything I read from swagelok doesn't show any teflon tape. It also has you hand tighten then do 1 1-4 turns after hand tighten for correct connection. I feel teflon tape might alter this where it won't get the proper tightness.

 

[cali9dub]

Also is this the way the other end connects? I had to remove the nut to take the pic, but I assume this is how the front and rear ferrules go on the tube ? @alanle

 

[alanle]

Also is this the way the other end connects? I had to remove the nut to take the pic, but I assume this is how the front and rear ferrules go on the tube ? @alanle

Yes that is correct.


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[alanle]

Is teflon tape required at these port connector connections? Everything I read from swagelok doesn't show any teflon tape. It also has you hand tighten then do 1 1-4 turns after hand tighten for correct connection. I feel teflon tape might alter this where it won't get the proper tightness.

No teflon tape on tube connections


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[cali9dub]

No teflon tape on tube connections


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Great ! Thanks for the help !!

 

[cali9dub]

No teflon tape on tube connections


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Ok. I know not on the tube connectors themselves. But do I use teflon tape on the needle valve threads ??

 

[royvoss]

they do not need tape, only place tape would be used is on the npt thread,
npt=national pipe thread taper

 

[alanle]

Here's a vintage Victor SGT 160. Full stainless!

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[Jlentz]

Here's a vintage Victor SGT 160. Full stainless!

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Where do find all these beautiful regulators at?


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[alanle]

Where do find all these beautiful regulators at?


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Hunting them on surplus sites


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[gus6464]

Hunting them on surplus sites


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What are some good surplus sites?

 

[alanle]

Google would be a good place


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[Jlentz]

Hunting them on surplus sites


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Thanks!


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[janey]

Hi everyone... And Alanle

i just got a new CO2 Tank. filled it up with CO2 and attached everything back on.

Now i cant get any bubble count.. Can the needle valve be defective .. i see air bubbles going into my 2nd small calcium chamber...

What am i doing Wrong..