Need a CO2 Regulator

coralfragger101 · #1 01/04/2008, 11:17 PM

I'm setting up my CA reactor and it appears that my old regulator is on the fritz. I simply can not keep a constant bubble count.

What's the brand name of a "work horse" regulator. One that will last me for years to come?

I don't need a bubble counter. I don't even need a solenoid. "IF" I decide to run the solenoid I could remove that from my current regulator. The reactor has a built in bubble counter chamber. I think my problem is either in the needle valve or the main body of the regulator.

Rogger Castells · #2 01/04/2008, 11:32 PM

Buy a Fountain machine regulator, they are heavy duty and very good, you can probably get one at

Broward Nelson Fountain
241 Sw 21st Ter
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312

(954) 584-7330

coralfragger101 · #3 01/04/2008, 11:39 PM

I'll give them a call but I doubt that they would have the needle valve. I don't think there's a need for them in the beverage industry. Is there?

Rogger Castells · #4 01/05/2008, 12:06 AM

Most aquarium regulators will come with the crappy needle valve anyway, you are better off buying a needle valve separately.
I thought you had a computer to control the Reactor?if so, you don't really need a precise needle valve

coralfragger101 · #5 01/05/2008, 12:11 AM

Have computer - not hooked up into my system. Haven't gone that route yet.

So where do you pick up a quality needle valve?

ReefWreak · #6 01/05/2008, 12:22 AM

Yea I second Rogger's idea of having the computer control it. I know it's just another thing to be tied to the controller, but that's the idea.

It's good to have a consistent regulator/needle valve, as well as a computer controlling the CO2, so you've got relative double redundancy.

Rogger Castells · #7 01/05/2008, 12:45 AM

Check this out

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~TZ1111.html

I have this one

http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...ct~CO3151.html

coralfragger101 · #8 01/05/2008, 05:46 AM

Someone else has suggested this one. He has one and says he agrees with the ad. Can't beat the 3 yr warranty either.

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

TorryRx · #9 01/05/2008, 08:21 AM

I know someone who is selling a regulator. Here's the link, in case you are interested:

http://www.pbmas.org/board/index.php?showtopic=1865

I don't know much about calcium reactors, but I know the guy selling this one, and he's always got top of the line stuff.

Fish2reef · #10 01/05/2008, 08:36 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by coralfragger101
Someone else has suggested this one. He has one and says he agrees with the ad. Can't beat the 3 yr warranty either.

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

I was on the market for one and did a lot of research this one came on top, I should receive it early this week but the best advise is save on the regulator and invest in a controller.

coralfragger101 · #11 01/05/2008, 09:56 PM

Whether I go for a controller or not, I still need a new regulator.

I still need some convincing on the controller aspect though. I thought about a controller awhile back. I did (and still do) like the idea of being able to hook it up to a computer and do some monitoring and having "some" control over things while you are away.

Other than that I think it would be simply putting things that I already have into one package.

My lighting doesn't need controlled. The Solaris are programmable and I wouldn't need to run that through a controller.
I have an OM 4-way and I wouldn't need a wave action option for power heads through a controller.
I already have a PH meter as well as a PH controller. Combine these with a solenoid and a CA reactor is controlled. I don't see a controller doing anything that these wouldn't do except maybe to have some redundancy as a safeguard.

Like I said before, it appears to me that if I buy a controller that it will simply replace a couple of items that I already have as stand alone equipment unless I'm missing something here.

coralfragger101 · #12 01/06/2008, 02:45 PM

Anyone know how to get in touch with Torry? I PM'd him here yesterday but he still hasn't read it.

I registered on the PB forum but not sure how long it takes to get approved so I can't post or PM over there yet.

I need to check out that regulator.

derrell · #13 01/06/2008, 06:11 PM

i have a regulator that i can get rid of if ur interested

coralfragger101 · #14 01/06/2008, 06:59 PM

PM sent.

reefarchitect · #15 01/06/2008, 10:35 PM

I have this aquamedic regulator as a spare and really dont need it.

Aquamedic

PM me if you are interested

TorryRx · #16 01/07/2008, 07:19 PM

Hi, Chuck...I just got your PM and responded. Sorry for the delay, but I've been setting up a 150 gallon FOWLR, so there hasn't been much time for the internet!

Oh, and btw...I'm a her, not a him.

Yes, one of those rare reefer-chicks...we aren't a myth, I swear!

I passed your info along to Greg and hopefully he'll get in touch with you soon!

Torry

coralfragger101 · #17 01/07/2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by TorryRx

Oh, and btw...I'm a her, not a him. Yes, one of those rare reefer-chicks...we aren't a myth, I swear!

I passed your info along to Greg and hopefully he'll get in touch with you soon!

Torry

Oops - sorry.....
I responded to your PM. I already bit the bullet and ordered a new one.