How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor. - Page 43

tjsreeftank · 03/02/2017, 10:22 PM

I was wonder if anybody would know if this regulator would work
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Airgas-E12-244A-Air-Pressure-Regulator-New

bbgobie · 03/03/2017, 09:12 AM

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this.
It's a matheson 8 series.
It's a dual stage right?

Lockridge49 · 03/13/2017, 11:39 AM

Would a Matheson 3128 work for this?

jimmy n · 03/13/2017, 02:14 PM

Received mine, beautiful piece of work!

alanle · 03/16/2017, 12:07 AM

Just built this stainless concoa 432 system. Enjoy!!!

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lilchris · 03/24/2017, 04:19 PM

I'm in the process of putting together a regulator. I have an issue I'm hoping Alane (or anyone) can help with. I have a Swagelok metering valve with 1/4" male compression on each end. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect it to my solenoid?

Dapg8gt · 03/24/2017, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by bbgobie

Thinking of pulling the trigger on this.
It's a matheson 8 series.
It's a dual stage right?

I've been running that reg for about a year without issues.. It's a great cheap dual stage regulator.. I got two new old stock units =). I have a spare

Dapg8gt · 03/24/2017, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lilchris

I'm in the process of putting together a regulator. I have an issue I'm hoping Alane (or anyone) can help with. I have a Swagelok metering valve with 1/4" male compression on each end. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect it to my solenoid?

Search for "stem adapter" in the od/type of metal your using.. It's basically a metal stem that acts like the ridgid hose and seals the metering valve In place and either male or female threaded on the other end. I just posted it a few pages back..

alanle · 03/24/2017, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by lilchris

I'm in the process of putting together a regulator. I have an issue I'm hoping Alane (or anyone) can help with. I have a Swagelok metering valve with 1/4" male compression on each end. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect it to my solenoid?

You need this

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lilchris · 03/24/2017, 10:15 PM

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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alanle · 03/24/2017, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by lilchris

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 · 03/24/2017, 11:18 PM

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 · 03/24/2017, 11:24 PM

Do you think this one would work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS-...3D122123426047

Dragon1979 · 03/25/2017, 08:51 AM

Where do you order air tube and what size please

lilchris · 03/28/2017, 09:52 PM

Will this one work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-Nup...33474#shpCntId

alanle · 03/29/2017, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lilchris

Do you think this one would work?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS-...3D122123426047

Yes! You need nit and ferrules

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salty joe · 03/30/2017, 05:17 AM

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-...3D272597812067

lilchris · 03/30/2017, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by alanle

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 · 03/30/2017, 07:24 AM

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 · 04/08/2017, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 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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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 · 04/08/2017, 04:49 PM

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 · 04/08/2017, 07:12 PM

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 · 04/17/2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

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salty joe · 04/18/2017, 06:50 PM

Thanks much!

solitude127 · 04/18/2017, 08:39 PM

Would the needle valve work?

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03/02/2017, 10:22 PM	#1051
tjsreeftank Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: fox lake,il Posts: 85	Help about regulators I was wonder if anybody would know if this regulator would work Picture Information? Airgas-E12-244A-Air-Pressure-Regulator-New

03/30/2017, 05:17 AM	#1067
salty joe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: medina, ohio Posts: 2,419	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-...3D272597812067 __________________ Time to roll the dice.

03/30/2017, 07:24 AM	#1069
ClownsRCoo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 813	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? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PlanetAquariums 171g (60x30x22) - RoyalExclusiv Dreambox - Bubble King Double Cone 200 Total system volume - 225g

04/08/2017, 04:49 PM	#1071
ClownsRCoo Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 813	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. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ PlanetAquariums 171g (60x30x22) - RoyalExclusiv Dreambox - Bubble King Double Cone 200 Total system volume - 225g

04/08/2017, 07:12 PM	#1072
salty joe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: medina, ohio Posts: 2,419	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. __________________ Time to roll the dice.

03/03/2017, 09:12 AM	#1052
bbgobie Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 34	Thinking of pulling the trigger on this. It's a matheson 8 series. It's a dual stage right?

03/13/2017, 11:39 AM	#1053
Lockridge49 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 1	Would a Matheson 3128 work for this?

03/13/2017, 02:14 PM	#1054
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	Received mine, beautiful piece of work!

03/16/2017, 12:07 AM	#1055
alanle Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	Just built this stainless concoa 432 system. Enjoy!!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

03/24/2017, 04:19 PM	#1056
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	I'm in the process of putting together a regulator. I have an issue I'm hoping Alane (or anyone) can help with. I have a Swagelok metering valve with 1/4" male compression on each end. Is there an adapter that I can use to connect it to my solenoid?

03/24/2017, 10:15 PM	#1060
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	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. Sent from my SM-G900V using Tapatalk

03/24/2017, 11:18 PM	#1062
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	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.

03/24/2017, 11:24 PM	#1063
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	Do you think this one would work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-SS-...3D122123426047

03/25/2017, 08:51 AM	#1064
Dragon1979 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 70	Where do you order air tube and what size please

03/28/2017, 09:52 PM	#1065
lilchris Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 984	Will this one work? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-Nup...33474#shpCntId

04/18/2017, 06:50 PM	#1074
salty joe Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: medina, ohio Posts: 2,419	Thanks much! __________________ Time to roll the dice.

04/18/2017, 08:39 PM	#1075
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