Co2 Regulator Recommendation

thedigitalimager · #1 06/07/2007, 05:25 PM

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

thedigitalimager · #2 06/07/2007, 10:38 PM

Bump

Anyone?

old salty · #3 06/08/2007, 10:30 AM

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!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm

thedigitalimager · #4 06/08/2007, 10:42 AM

Wow.... a 3 year warranty! I wish I'd found that one a long time ago.

Many thanks, Geary

Henry Bowman · #5 06/08/2007, 11:39 AM

^^^^ Thats a great unit !

Rovert · #6 06/08/2007, 04:42 PM

Someone told me that the M3 regulator is now being sold by Marine Depot as their "deluxe" model. You might try them there.

tankgeeks · #7 06/08/2007, 09:24 PM

how are the jbj regulators?!? just out of curiosity

thedigitalimager · #8 06/08/2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Rovert
Someone told me that the M3 regulator is now being sold by Marine Depot as their "deluxe" model. You might try them there.

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.

JustOneMoreTank · #9 06/12/2007, 07:18 AM

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.

old salty · #10 06/12/2007, 10:54 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JustOneMoreTank
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.

Then we would be S.O.L. That's the nature of the business.

DarthBaiter · #11 06/12/2007, 11:02 AM

I got the aquariumplants.com regulator and no regrets. Very well made, I got rid of my RedSea regulator after I got this one.

Rovert · #12 06/13/2007, 12:41 AM

Any other brands out there that are recommended?

mavgi · #13 06/13/2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by Rovert
Any other brands out there that are recommended?

i have the RF Deluxe CO2 Regulator with Solenoid excellent unit to :

http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=co2units

and i know that a lot of ppl happy with the JBJ :

http://www.jbjlighting.com/rel_prod_regulator.html

thedigitalimager · #14 06/13/2007, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JustOneMoreTank
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.

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.

mmotown · #15 06/13/2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by old salty
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!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm

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!!!!

mmotown · #16 06/13/2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by old salty
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!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm

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!!!!

mmotown · #17 06/13/2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by old salty
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!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm

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!!!!

old salty · #18 06/13/2007, 11:15 AM

Yeah, but I only suggested it once (haha!!)

thedigitalimager · #19 06/13/2007, 11:33 PM

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

old salty · #20 06/13/2007, 11:37 PM

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.

thedigitalimager · #21 06/13/2007, 11:40 PM

Thanks! Just wanted to be sure before ordering one...

Geary

Yinger · #22 06/13/2007, 11:47 PM

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.

Scissorhand · #23 06/14/2007, 01:39 AM

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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.

hah hah ying, didn't know that jbj and JBJ were two different brands.

the first jbj probably meant a different regulator, right?

Goodwood · #24 06/14/2007, 02:04 AM

new to me too

mmotown · #25 06/14/2007, 11:22 PM

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Originally posted by old salty
Yeah, but I only suggested it once (haha!!)

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That's true!!!!