How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
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Hey Alan what do you think about this one
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AERIFORM-CO...d&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=191514711384&rt=nc
http://www.ebay.com/itm/AERIFORM-CO...d&pid=100005&rk=5&rkt=6&sd=191514711384&rt=nc
Jump on it!!!! It's the stainless steel Victor SGT500 regulator. This one retails at $1400. Im not kidding.
Awesome ! Thanks for ur help! Great write up too! Ian sure I have more questions as I get the rest of the parts. I'm so exited...
How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
By the way, this is how we read the model of Victor regulators.
SGT500-15-580
SGT500 is their top of the line stainless steel model. HPT500 is the brass version.
15 - this is the max delivery pressure
580 - this indicates the regulator comes with the cga580 inlet nipple and nut.
By the way, this is how we read the model of Victor regulators.
SGT500-15-580
SGT500 is their top of the line stainless steel model. HPT500 is the brass version.
15 - this is the max delivery pressure
580 - this indicates the regulator comes with the cga580 inlet nipple and nut.
moondoggy4
Team RC
Thanks for the help I will try to build a unit as well, it will be my last thing I need for my SPS build. A little daunting but with alanle help it can be done correctly.
So if someone sees a good deal maybe you can PM thanks.
So if someone sees a good deal maybe you can PM thanks.
Dapg8gt
New member
The burkert solenoid gets a lot hotter than my Milwaukee
( actually the AC Milwaukee doesn't even heat up) and I know heat is a normal issue with some solenoids, but this thing is almost to hot to touch when on for a few hours.. I know it's probably normal but my Question ;
Being that I'm going to be running it always open due to fine tuning the reactor effluent with a Cole parmer pump matched with the reactor pH I'm shooting for that shouldn't reduce the life of it or be dangerous right? I know most setups will turn on and off multiple times daily so in turn getting a cool down period. I know you mentioned it's industrial and rated for ALOT of on/off cycles... What about on 24/7 and elevated temperatures all the time?
Can't wait to get back from vacation and hook this thing up =)..
( actually the AC Milwaukee doesn't even heat up) and I know heat is a normal issue with some solenoids, but this thing is almost to hot to touch when on for a few hours.. I know it's probably normal but my Question ;
Being that I'm going to be running it always open due to fine tuning the reactor effluent with a Cole parmer pump matched with the reactor pH I'm shooting for that shouldn't reduce the life of it or be dangerous right? I know most setups will turn on and off multiple times daily so in turn getting a cool down period. I know you mentioned it's industrial and rated for ALOT of on/off cycles... What about on 24/7 and elevated temperatures all the time?
Can't wait to get back from vacation and hook this thing up =)..
The burkert is 4watts so it get a little hot but absolutely normal and it's not dangerous at all. I ran mine for 7 months non stop. There are burkert models with 2watts or even less, like the 0200a.
Awesome I should be getting the regulator Monday!
Ran into some problems.
I have this
and this doesn't fit here
but fits here, but doesnt go here
Looks like I need this instead
I bought my first B-400-R-2 off an ebayer in England, took a month to get to me. For some reason i though maybe they use a different thread standard there. So I bought a second one from Swagelok in Fremont. The part is $4 and the shipping was $18.(cost more than the regulator).
I will have two new reducers for sale if the 1/8" to 1/8" non reducer tube fitting is what will allow me to connect the bubble counter.
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JB NY
Active member
Ugh, so the part number in the first post is wrong? I just ordered this piece last week, it is being delivered today.
Ugh, so the part number in the first post is wrong? I just ordered this piece last week, it is being delivered today.
No the part in the first post is for use without the integrated bubble counter.
Without bubble counter (part in first post)
With bubble counter
Ugh, so the part number in the first post is wrong? I just ordered this piece last week, it is being delivered today.
No, not wrong. The listed part goes from the Hoke to your 1/4" tubing.
The bubble counter has the 1/4" tubing connector at the top.
JB NY
Active member
ok, i got worried for a sec.
Do you guys prefer the DICI bubble counter? From the reviews I've read, they can leak like a sieve... Wasn't sure if there was a better alternative. I bought both B-2-ta-1-2 and b-400-r-2, so I can hook direct to tubing or go the bubble counter route. I have a bubble counter on my reactor, but think if prefer one on the regulator as well, so long as I can find a quality one.
