'Uniweld' brand CO2 regulator question

[Gary Majchrzak]

Is somebody using this brand of regulator on their Ca reactor?
It's a very different configuration than my Milwaukee- or maybe this one isn't put together like others.
Anybody have pics of theirs in operation...?

 

[MarksReef]

I am, Gary. What exactally are you trying to figure out?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

THANK YOU MARK!
You need a flathead screwdriver to open the main valve? (My Milwaukee has a knob that you can turn by hand.)
Does the CO2 line connect below the solenoid? I must be missing some kind of connector on my unit....

 

[PCIALF]

Hi Gary

That is also the same one I have
Yes on the flathead screwdriver to change the working pressure
Yes the CO2 connects below the solenoid there is a 90 degree needle valve that screws into the solenoid

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Thanks, John. Is the needle valve a special one, or can I use one commonly found... like the needle valve on an air pump in the garage? The 90 degree thing has me wondering.....

 

[gary greguire]

can't you use the needle valve from your milwaukee unit?

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

I was wondering the same thing...
but then the Milwaukee unit would need the valve.
Here's the Milwaukee reg that I have

The CO2 line runs out of the top of the bubble counter which is attached directly to the needle adjustment valve which is directly screwed into the solenoid.

 

[PCIALF]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=6878202#post6878202 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Gary Majchrzak
Thanks, John. Is the needle valve a special one, or can I use one commonly found... like the needle valve on an air pump in the garage? The 90 degree thing has me wondering.....

It says it is some accurate valve I am not sure what the difference would be

You are welcome to stop over and look at it

I will go snap a real close pict for you now

 

[gary greguire]

oh I thought you were replacing the Milwaukee reg with the uniweld.

I would invest in a good needle valve they are not very expensive

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=233

I have had great luck with these guys.

 

[PCIALF]

container valve came in

 

[Gary Majchrzak]

Info tech for the reef aquarist at it's finest. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

 

[PCIALF]