How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor. - Page 66

LQT · 03/26/2020, 05:37 AM

McMaster Carr has chrome plated brass ones...

https://www.mcmaster.com/cga-320-fittings

Stainless steel however, seem to be quite expensive domestically.

https://www.idealvac.com/CGA-320-Gas...let/pp/P109508

https://regulatortorchrepair.com/pro...ainless-steel/

bettatail · 03/26/2020, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by alanle

My phone been acting up lately. Does anyone want to trade an iPhone/Samsung Galaxy for a regulator like the one below? I can build you one.
@betatail I have a flow meter laying around. Hope I didn’t throw it away. I was thinking of testing it and see how sensitive it is but this corona thing is setting me back. By the way do you have any extra fittings to mount the 1/8 tube needle valve?

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what model and the tube number is the flow meter you have?
I have the custom adapters, in 316 stainless steel, how many pieces for your project?

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So it seems I am not able to get the cga 320 nut and nozzle in ss due to China being closed off for shipping
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?m...2F312706168457

Does anyone have a spare laying around that I can purchase ? Thanks !

I have them, it is the 2" stem version, 316SS, with two washers and retaining ring.

alanle · 03/31/2020, 10:11 PM

A little off topic. I finally finished upgrading the turbo in my car. Everything is dialed in just like your regulators. Now I have times to build co2 regulators. Who wants to see a full stainless steel setup with one most the most fine needle valve you can get? Here are some of the pictures of the turbo.

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bettatail · 04/02/2020, 01:43 PM

Alan, it is either your car is huge or the pictures are huge, :P

I got lucky on some concoa 312 regulators two weeks ago, will build some systems with them, too much time staying home....

LQT · 04/02/2020, 02:01 PM

Please post pics of your Concoa builds!

alanle · 04/02/2020, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bettatail

Alan, it is either your car is huge or the pictures are huge, :P

I got lucky on some concoa 312 regulators two weeks ago, will build some systems with them, too much time staying home....

That’s weird. It’s fine on mobile.

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bettatail · 04/20/2020, 10:05 PM

concoa 312,
try something new on it, and look good.

flowerfishs · 04/23/2020, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by bettatail

concoa 312,
try something new on it, and look good.

That's unique. Love it.

solitude127 · 04/24/2020, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by bettatail

concoa 312,
try something new on it, and look good.

what valve/solenoid is that? very pretty.

bettatail · 04/24/2020, 11:55 AM

It is a Parker Hannifin HR metering valve with bock type valve body, I modified the valve block and put a clippard mouse solenoid on it.

stancfii · 05/02/2020, 02:35 PM

When looking for a regulator, does it have to be specific to CO2, or will any inert, flammable, o2, acetylene, etc rated regulator work? I’m just starting to delve into this project and they all kind of look the same ��

oreo57 · 05/05/2020, 09:43 AM

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Originally Posted by stancfii

When looking for a regulator, does it have to be specific to CO2, or will any inert, flammable, o2, acetylene, etc rated regulator work? I’m just starting to delve into this project and they all kind of look the same ��

Shopping used you most likely will not find CO2 regs.
Most will need to replace the CGA stem w/ the correct one. This is a bit tricky but not rocket science. The stems are normally on very tight and the reg needs good support ect.

Single stage "beer" reg are set up for CO2.

Acetylene regulators usually don't go above 15psi out..

Depending on use this is a limiting factor.

nycluis718 · 05/08/2020, 12:10 PM

I have a regulator Alan built for me for sale if anyone is interested message me.

Mike Ordner · 05/21/2020, 06:49 AM

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Originally Posted by nycluis718

I have a regulator Alan built for me for sale if anyone is interested message me.

I sent you a PM.

nycluis718 · 05/22/2020, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by nycluis718

I have a regulator Alan built for me for sale if anyone is interested message me.

This is now SOLD.

Mache62 · 05/25/2020, 10:13 AM

So I just want to confirm I get the correct adapter for the solenoid. Here is the solenoid I have

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Mache62 · 05/25/2020, 10:14 AM

I have a bunch of adapters around the house but none seem to be under. 5 amp and if they are they are only 9v

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oreo57 · 05/25/2020, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mache62

I have a bunch of adapters around the house but none seem to be under. 5 amp and if they are they are only 9v

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You mean power supply?
Any 24v DC will work as long as it's capable of 166mA or more...could be 100A/24V DC won't matter

https://www.burkert.com/en/Media/plm...01000010164ENO

LQT · 05/25/2020, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by oreo57

You mean power supply?
Any 24v DC will work as long as it's capable of 166mA or more...could be 100A/24V DC won't matter

https://www.burkert.com/en/Media/plm...01000010164ENO

I think he’s trying to avoid what happened when he he used an over rated power supply...

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So this isn't supposed to happen...

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Mache62 · 05/25/2020, 08:15 PM

Yes exactly. I don't want a fire. So with that said, I found one that is 24v dc and 0.76mA and wired that up. It gets hot but other wise seems to be ok. It's been running for about 6hrs or so....I keep checking on it because now I'm paranoid.

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oreo57 · 05/25/2020, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by LQT

I think he’s trying to avoid what happened when he he used an over rated power supply...

That's not from too much current....per se

https://www.womackmachine.com/engine...coil-burn-out/

Ac coils are hooked to circuits capable of 15A yet the coils are still rated at 4W (36mA) or so..

Can't tell if that was an AC or DC coil in that photo.. so best to read about both.

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Perhaps occasionally a coil on a solenoid valve may burn out because of a defect in its manufacture. But usually the cause can be traced to some abnormal condition either in operating conditions of the machine on which the valve is installed, or to unusual environmental conditions.

oreo57 · 05/25/2020, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Mache62

Yes exactly. I don't want a fire. So with that said, I found one that is 24v dc and 0.76mA and wired that up. It gets hot but other wise seems to be ok. It's been running for about 6hrs or so....I keep checking on it because now I'm paranoid.

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Nothing wrong w/ a little paranoia..
considering the use a coil rated for continuous duty is what you want..

alanle · 05/31/2020, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Mache62

So I just want to confirm I get the correct adapter for the solenoid. Here is the solenoid I have

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This power adapter will work.

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bettatail · 06/27/2020, 04:32 PM

alan, try the high precision flowmeters, they are really good, the exact flowrate and flow volume (flowrate/time) into the aquarium are known.
I've already make the full range of high precision flow meter data base thread in The planted tank, you can search for them according to the info that I published.

flowerfishs · 06/27/2020, 04:50 PM

love the build. really recommend the flow meter. I love mine.

03/26/2020, 05:37 AM	#1626
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	McMaster Carr has chrome plated brass ones... https://www.mcmaster.com/cga-320-fittings Stainless steel however, seem to be quite expensive domestically. https://www.idealvac.com/CGA-320-Gas...let/pp/P109508 https://regulatortorchrepair.com/pro...ainless-steel/ __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

04/02/2020, 02:01 PM	#1630
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Please post pics of your Concoa builds! __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

05/02/2020, 02:35 PM	#1636
stancfii Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 583	When looking for a regulator, does it have to be specific to CO2, or will any inert, flammable, o2, acetylene, etc rated regulator work? I’m just starting to delve into this project and they all kind of look the same �� __________________ 180g SPS -3 x 250w Radiums, 2 x VHO actinic, DIY RB LED strip, and a EuroReef skimmer modded with a DC pump.

03/31/2020, 10:11 PM	#1628
alanle Registered Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 307	A little off topic. I finally finished upgrading the turbo in my car. Everything is dialed in just like your regulators. Now I have times to build co2 regulators. Who wants to see a full stainless steel setup with one most the most fine needle valve you can get? Here are some of the pictures of the turbo. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

04/02/2020, 01:43 PM	#1629
bettatail Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 64	Alan, it is either your car is huge or the pictures are huge, :P I got lucky on some concoa 312 regulators two weeks ago, will build some systems with them, too much time staying home....

04/20/2020, 10:05 PM	#1632
bettatail Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 64	concoa 312, try something new on it, and look good.

04/24/2020, 11:55 AM	#1635
bettatail Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 64	It is a Parker Hannifin HR metering valve with bock type valve body, I modified the valve block and put a clippard mouse solenoid on it.

05/08/2020, 12:10 PM	#1638
nycluis718 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 31	I have a regulator Alan built for me for sale if anyone is interested message me.

05/25/2020, 10:13 AM	#1641
Mache62 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 950	So I just want to confirm I get the correct adapter for the solenoid. Here is the solenoid I have Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

05/25/2020, 10:14 AM	#1642
Mache62 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 950	I have a bunch of adapters around the house but none seem to be under. 5 amp and if they are they are only 9v Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

05/25/2020, 08:15 PM	#1645
Mache62 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Philly burbs Posts: 950	Yes exactly. I don't want a fire. So with that said, I found one that is 24v dc and 0.76mA and wired that up. It gets hot but other wise seems to be ok. It's been running for about 6hrs or so....I keep checking on it because now I'm paranoid. Sent from my SM-N960U1 using Tapatalk

06/27/2020, 04:32 PM	#1649
bettatail Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Pleasanton, CA Posts: 64	alan, try the high precision flowmeters, they are really good, the exact flowrate and flow volume (flowrate/time) into the aquarium are known. I've already make the full range of high precision flow meter data base thread in The planted tank, you can search for them according to the info that I published.

06/27/2020, 04:50 PM	#1650
flowerfishs Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Posts: 3	love the build. really recommend the flow meter. I love mine.