How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
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Vinny Kreyling
Premium Member
A little more info please
I have an extra needle valve and fittings, somebody make me good offer! http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2622566
Dapg8gt
New member
Just got a new metering valve to try out since my Hoke seems to be a pita to keep consistent. I've tried higher pressure, lower pressure and nothing stays consistent at all day to day.. I've been relying on my pH controller and I don't want that anymore..
So question is ;
Got a Parker from another member ABOVE post =) ( 4Z (A) - NML-V-SS-K) but it has tube to tube Fitting on IT .. Do I just use an 1/8" npt from the Burkett to a 1/4" o.d.tube Fitting male stem and tighten it down?
What part number or name of part did anyone else in this situation use? I could rig it up to just accept the tube Fitting pretty easily but I'd rather have it attached to regulator honestly..
I tried searching the thread but RC sucks lately and I'm having issues using any search functions at all site wide.
Thanks..
So question is ;
Got a Parker from another member ABOVE post =) ( 4Z (A) - NML-V-SS-K) but it has tube to tube Fitting on IT .. Do I just use an 1/8" npt from the Burkett to a 1/4" o.d.tube Fitting male stem and tighten it down?
What part number or name of part did anyone else in this situation use? I could rig it up to just accept the tube Fitting pretty easily but I'd rather have it attached to regulator honestly..
I tried searching the thread but RC sucks lately and I'm having issues using any search functions at all site wide.
Thanks..
soulpatch
New member
I have to say if anyone wants to source a built unit Alanle is incredible to work with. I bought a unit from him last September and for various reasons only just got to fire it up and test. The solenoid power supply must have been damaged in shipping so I text him. I got an immediate response and he sent pics to walk me through troubleshooting.
I found the wire that was damaged and repaired it. I need to run a couple more tests but initial show that the fix worked. Alanle was still firing texts for me to send it back to him so he could once over it showing he goes above and beyond for his customers.
So if any of you wish to purchase a beautiful prebuilt unit hit up alanle....
I found the wire that was damaged and repaired it. I need to run a couple more tests but initial show that the fix worked. Alanle was still firing texts for me to send it back to him so he could once over it showing he goes above and beyond for his customers.
So if any of you wish to purchase a beautiful prebuilt unit hit up alanle....
Is the best way to check if a regulator is 2 stage by the extra bulk on the back for the 2nd regulator? I see a lot of regulators sold on ebay listed as 2 stage (not 2 gauge) and they don't appear to be 2 stage.
For example, this one
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Air-Products...436702?hash=item58eda997de:g:7-8AAOSw3YNXZFsm
For example, this one
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Air-Products...436702?hash=item58eda997de:g:7-8AAOSw3YNXZFsm
tjsreeftank
Member
Help about regulators
Help about regulators
I was wonder if anybody would know if this regulator would work
Picture Information?
Airgas-E12-244A-Air-Pressure-Regulator-New
Help about regulators
I was wonder if anybody would know if this regulator would work
Picture Information?
Airgas-E12-244A-Air-Pressure-Regulator-New
Lockridge49
New member
Would a Matheson 3128 work for this?
Dapg8gt
New member
Thinking of pulling the trigger on this.
It's a matheson 8 series.
It's a dual stage right?
I've been running that reg for about a year without issues.. It's a great cheap dual stage regulator.. I got two new old stock units =). I have a spare
Dapg8gt
New member
Search for "stem adapter" in the od/type of metal your using.. It's basically a metal stem that acts like the ridgid hose and seals the metering valve In place and either male or female threaded on the other end. I just posted it a few pages back..
lilchris
Premium Member
Thanks for the response but please forgive my ignorance. I'm trying to figure out how this is going to connect. This is what I have
The metering valve is 1/4" and the solenoid is 1/8 female. I'm thinking I'm going to need some compression fittings as well.
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The metering valve is 1/4" and the solenoid is 1/8 female. I'm thinking I'm going to need some compression fittings as well.
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