How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[royvoss]

here you go

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=262137629992&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps

 

[solitude127]

here you go

https://www.ebay.com/p/?iid=262137629992&lpid=82&&&ul_noapp=true&chn=ps

Thank you but was looking for something in chrome.

 

[lilchris]

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.

Look at www.diyco2regulator.com

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[solitude127]

Look at www.diyco2regulator.com

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Thank you for the website.

Also, is a check valve necessary after the needle valve? I've seen units with it and w/o it.

 

[lilchris]

Yes. You don't want water from the reactor flowing back into your CO2 tank.

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[solitude127]

Yes. You don't want water from the reactor flowing back into your CO2 tank.

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What is the preferred check valve, on the tubing or as a fitting?

Fitting check valve
Stainless Steel Poppet Check Valve, Fixed Pressure, 1/8 in. MNPT
https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/Product/Detail?part=SS-2C2-1/3

or
Tubing check valve
http://www.marinedepot.com/CO2_Bras...or_Aquariums-Korallin-KL3115-FICOCACV-vi.html

 

[lilchris]

In my opinion after putting my regulator together, I think you are going the find it difficult connecting the Swagelok check valve. I would just use the online valve. I'm sure more experienced aquarist will chime in. Hopefully Alane will.

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[solitude127]

What is everyone's preference for a check valve?

 

[royvoss]

sorry did not see the chrome parts, not sure if they are offered in chrome plated brass, they do come in ss.

http://www.regulatortorchrepair.com...ipples/cga-320-nut-and-nipple-stainless-steel

 

[vhuang168]

Go to your local welding shop or beer brewing supply shop and ask for a chrome plated brass CGA-320 nut and nipple.


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[solitude127]

Are stainless steel fitting preferred? or could you get by with regular steel fitting?
More than likely my regulator will be outside the stand.

 

[SchnitzelReef]

What is everyone's preference for a check valve?

I use both. I already had the plastic check valve, but I bought the stainless one anyways.

 

[solitude127]

Would you guys choose a Burkert 6011 or Clippard DV-2M-12 solenoid?

 

[SchnitzelReef]

Would you guys choose a Burkert 6011 or Clippard DV-2M-12 solenoid?

Alan le made it seem like Burkert was the best of the best when I built mine, so that's what I went with.

 

[solitude127]

Alan le made it seem like Burkert was the best of the best when I built mine, so that's what I went with.

Thanks Schnitz. hopefully I'll all my components soon enough

 

[lilchris]

There is an awesome setup on the for sale board at a great price. Check it out, it may save you time and money.

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[solitude127]

Anybody know what fitting is in the yellow circle?

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[vhuang168]

Looks like a tube compression fitting


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[solitude127]

Looks like a tube compression fitting


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This?
https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/Product/Detail?part=SS-2-TA-1-2

 

[vhuang168]

Depends on what fitting your elbow has right now


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