How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.

[africangrey]

I had that occured to me in the past, still struggling with direction of which the knob turns to either close or open the valve.

 

[LQT]

FYI - I have a spare regulator and new stainless steel Swagelok parts for a DIY regulator project in the classifieds.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25205226#post25205226

 

[kalkwasser]

Hi Alan, like to send you a PM about getting a CO2 regulator build.
PM box is full

 

[kalkwasser]

Does anyone has a complete build that not using and selling please let me know.

 

[scuzy]

Alan posted a complete setup for sale $480

 

[LQT]

Here it is... and it's a beauty!!!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2650899

 

[kalkwasser]

Here it is... and it's a beauty!!!

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2650899

Im less than 50 posts so I cannot see this link. Can someone or Alan post it up here so I can have a peek.

 

[solitude127]

Im less than 50 posts so I cannot see this link. Can someone or Alan post it up here so I can have a peek.

Hey Guys I have a new custom co2 regulator available. It's a dual stage Victor hpt500 regulator with stainless steel Burkert 6011 solenoid. Needle valve is a stainless Swagelok M series. The valve has 2 adjusting knobs that delivers ultra precise CO2 delivery. Price is $480 shipped.

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[kalkwasser]

Thank you! Also just curious how many post do we need to be able to access the classifieds section? 50 ? Funny I still can't see it ( sorry for off topic )

 

[scuzy]

Kalkwasser are you bring the bay area? Alan is from there bay area , San Jose you can get is directly from him.

 

[dantdodge]

Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/122706028278

What do you all think of this buy?

 

[LQT]

Not good... that's a high flow metering valve. You want a low flow, like a Swagelok ss-ss2 or ss-ss4.

 

[dantdodge]

Not good... that's a high flow metering valve. You want a low flow, like a Swagelok ss-ss2 or ss-ss4.

Thank you

 

[Ted_C]

I wanted to thank AlanLE for building and sending my new regulator that I'm using on my Calcium Reactor. This thing is beautiful and functioning perfectly!

 

[kalkwasser]

Hi Alan and guys..

Im reading a lot in this thread and I really wanted a Parker Veri IR6000 series 2 Stage set up.
I have a budget so I could not afford to pay for $500 for a complete set.
So just wondering if anyone has a full set ready to go and not using that can sell me?
Or if Alan can help me build one at the lowest cost possible with these Parker dual stages.
Im tired of co2 going up and down..

 

[unchosenone]

how do I connect the co2 tubing directly to the metering valve? Do I need to use a tubing insert? Thanks.

 

[solitude127]

how do I connect the co2 tubing directly to the metering valve? Do I need to use a tubing insert? Thanks.

Which metering valve do you have?

 

[unchosenone]

Which metering valve do you have?

whitey ss-21rs4. It's 1/4". I have the ferrules and the tube nut.

I see a lot of regulator builds that appears to have the tubing connected directly to the metering valve, but can't find any info about that.

 

[LQT]

If it’s 1/4” fittings, then just insert the CO2 line through the fitting, attach the the ring and ferrule and cinch the nut down. It’s just like if you were attaching the tube end of a port connector, instead of attaching a rigid stainless steel tube with the ferrules, do the same thing with the flexible CO2 tubing.

 

[unchosenone]

If it's 1/4" fittings, then just insert the CO2 line through the fitting, attach the the ring and ferrule and cinch the nut down. It's just like if you were attaching the tube end of a port connector, instead of attaching a rigid stainless steel tube with the ferrules, do the same thing with the flexible CO2 tubing.

is the tubing suppose to fit loose? i also tightened the nut down 1 1/4 turns after hand tight and the tubing slides right out. I tried it with my other metering valves and the same thing happens. I took the nut and ferrules from the port connector that i used to attach the elbow to the metering valve (Swagelok SS-400-2-2 Tube Fitting, Male Elbow, 1/4" Tube OD x 1/8" MNPT).