How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[alanle]

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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That needle valve is a high flow valve. It wont work.


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[lilchris]

Okay thanks. After rereading your original post I noticed that. I was hoping I could use it. I guess I will need to get a low flow or medium flow valve. Thanks for the help.

 

[lilchris]

Do you think this one would work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS...ce15af9&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=122123426047

 

[Dragon1979]

Where do you order air tube and what size please

 

[lilchris]

Will this one work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-Nu...id=100009&rk=1&rkt=2&sd=132115333474#shpCntId

 

[alanle]

Do you think this one would work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS...ce15af9&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=122123426047

Yes! You need nit and ferrules


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[salty joe]

Is there any reason this would not be a good choice for regulator? I already have the CO2 fitting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HARRIS-9296...e3d21ae&pid=100005&rk=2&rkt=6&sd=272597812067

 

[lilchris]

Yes! You need nit and ferrules


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Thanks. I know what ferrules are but what's a nit? Are they what you recommended a couple post back?

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[ClownsRCoo]

I've had my regulator off for a few months and co2 tank off since my tank has been drained and restarted. I was getting ready to start it up again and can't get any co2 to come out. I'm guessing my solenoid is no good anymore? Is that really the only thing it could be if I have plenty of gas in the tank?


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[Johnseye]

I've had my regulator off for a few months and co2 tank off since my tank has been drained and restarted. I was getting ready to start it up again and can't get any co2 to come out. I'm guessing my solenoid is no good anymore? Is that really the only thing it could be if I have plenty of gas in the tank?


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Using a needle valve? Make sure it's as open as possible to check for flow. Solenoid should have a light to show whether it's getting power at least.

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[ClownsRCoo]

Yes I have a needle valve. I think the solenoid is busted. It's not clicking when I turn it on/off and no light.


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[salty joe]

I wonder if any of you guys would be kind enough to take a look at the regulator I linked in post 1068. It says it's for helium, nitrogen and argon but wondered if I could put the fitting for CO2 on it and be good to go.

 

[alanle]

I wonder if any of you guys would be kind enough to take a look at the regulator I linked in post 1068. It says it's for helium, nitrogen and argon but wondered if I could put the fitting for CO2 on it and be good to go.

That reg will work. You need to change it to cga 320 nipple and nut.!


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[salty joe]

Thanks much!

 

[solitude127]

Would the needle valve work?

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[SchnitzelReef]

Would the needle valve work?

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That's a pricey valve, I think mine was $100.

What happened, no more doser?? [emoji16]

 

[lilchris]

Would the needle valve work?

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Yes, make sure it's a low or medium flow valve.

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[solitude127]

That's a pricey valve, I think mine was $100.

What happened, no more doser?? [emoji16]

Thinking about changing

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[solitude127]

Bought this one instead

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[solitude127]

Any body have a link to a chrome nipple to attach to a CO2? I searched on ebay but I must not be looking for the right thing. Any help is appreciated.