Co2 Regulator Recommendation
I need a recommendation for a good quality, reliable C02 regulator w/solenoid. My deluxe M3 popped a seal after just 7 months use. Apparently, Monolith Monster Marine is no longer in business, and I can't find anyone who can repair it.
Thanks, Geary |
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Anyone? |
Three year warranty on this one. I had one of my check valves go bad after a year, and they mailed me out a new one no questions asked. I have a 20lb CO2 bottle, so I need an accurate bubble count over a very long period. I haven't touched the thing in over 6 months and it hasn't moved!!
[url]http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm[/url] |
Wow.... a 3 year warranty! I wish I'd found that one a long time ago.
Many thanks, Geary |
^^^^ Thats a great unit !
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Someone told me that the M3 regulator is now being sold by Marine Depot as their "deluxe" model. You might try them there.
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how are the jbj regulators?!? just out of curiosity
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[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10105132#post10105132 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rovert [/i]
[B]Someone told me that the M3 regulator is now being sold by Marine Depot as their "deluxe" model. You might try them there. [/B][/QUOTE] Yes, that's the one I have. Previously, the U.S. distributor was Monolith Marine Monsters (hence the M3), but they're out of business. Marine Depot told me that they're now getting them directly from Taiwan. A six month warranty on a $145 regulator doesn't indicator much confidence in the product. I'm going with the regulator from Aquariumplants.com. |
I am interested in this as well. Question: what if someone gives you a 3 year warr and then goes out of business ??? I guess that you are stuck correct? I do like the Best version from AquariumPlants however.
I want that one. :) |
[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10126215#post10126215 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JustOneMoreTank [/i]
[B]I am interested in this as well. Question: what if someone gives you a 3 year warr and then goes out of business ??? I guess that you are stuck correct? I do like the Best version from AquariumPlants however. I want that one. :) [/B][/QUOTE] Then we would be S.O.L. That's the nature of the business. |
I got the aquariumplants.com regulator and no regrets. Very well made, I got rid of my RedSea regulator after I got this one.
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Any other brands out there that are recommended?
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[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10132420#post10132420 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Rovert [/i]
[B]Any other brands out there that are recommended? [/B][/QUOTE] i have the RF Deluxe CO2 Regulator with Solenoid excellent unit to : [url]http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=RF-CO2-REG&Category_Code=co2units[/url] and i know that a lot of ppl happy with the JBJ : [url]http://www.jbjlighting.com/rel_prod_regulator.html[/url] |
[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10126215#post10126215 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JustOneMoreTank [/i]
[B]I am interested in this as well. Question: what if someone gives you a 3 year warr and then goes out of business ??? I guess that you are stuck correct? I do like the Best version from AquariumPlants however. I want that one. :) [/B][/QUOTE] I would like to have a regulator that can be repaired. I get the impression that CO2 regulators are regarded as "disposable". I can't find anyone to repair the M3 I have, and Marine Depot has told me that they can't even get parts from the source in Taiwan. |
[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10102867#post10102867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty [/i]
[B]Three year warranty on this one. I had one of my check valves go bad after a year, and they mailed me out a new one no questions asked. I have a 20lb CO2 bottle, so I need an accurate bubble count over a very long period. I haven't touched the thing in over 6 months and it hasn't moved!! [url]http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm[/url] [/B][/QUOTE] Old Salty suggested I purchase that unit as well. Milwaukee is crap. I changed a few parts out on it and it still wasn't regulated. Since I have had this unit I have not had to touch it and the needle valve is the bomb! You cannot go wrong with this unit!!!! |
[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10102867#post10102867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty [/i]
[B]Three year warranty on this one. I had one of my check valves go bad after a year, and they mailed me out a new one no questions asked. I have a 20lb CO2 bottle, so I need an accurate bubble count over a very long period. I haven't touched the thing in over 6 months and it hasn't moved!! [url]http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm[/url] [/B][/QUOTE] Old Salty suggested I purchase that unit as well. Milwaukee is crap. I changed a few parts out on it and it still wasn't regulated. Since I have had this unit I have not had to touch it and the needle valve is the bomb! You cannot go wrong with this unit!!!! |
[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10102867#post10102867 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty [/i]
[B]Three year warranty on this one. I had one of my check valves go bad after a year, and they mailed me out a new one no questions asked. I have a 20lb CO2 bottle, so I need an accurate bubble count over a very long period. I haven't touched the thing in over 6 months and it hasn't moved!! [url]http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm[/url] [/B][/QUOTE] Old Salty suggested I purchase that unit as well. Milwaukee is crap. I changed a few parts out on it and it still wasn't regulated. Since I have had this unit I have not had to touch it and the needle valve is the bomb! You cannot go wrong with this unit!!!! |
Yeah, but I only suggested it once (haha!!)
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The aquariumplants.com regulator has a bubble counter. My Geo reactor also has a bubble counter. Having two like that is not a problem is it?
Thanks, Geary |
Not a problem at all. The GEO bubble counter is an automatic fill one; you never have to fill it. The one on the regulator will need to be filled every once in a while, depending on how much CO2 you are using.
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Thanks! Just wanted to be sure before ordering one...
Geary |
i had a jbj that lasted about 4 months, never held a consistent bubble count, then the solenoid died. Switched to a JBJ and its worked flawlessly since.
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[quote]i had a jbj that lasted about 4 months, never held a consistent bubble count, then the solenoid died. Switched to a JBJ and its worked flawlessly since.[/quote]
hah hah ying, didn't know that jbj and JBJ were two different brands. the first jbj probably meant a different regulator, right? |
new to me too
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[QUOTE][i]<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10134113#post10134113 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty [/i]
[B]Yeah, but I only suggested it once (haha!!) [/B][/QUOTE] ] That's true!!!! ;) |
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