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H@rry
10/15/2007, 01:43 PM
One of my CO2 regulators will not hold a constant pressure on the right gauge. I noticed it when trying to set the bubble rate on the CR. I had it set on 10 PSI and over the course of two or three minutes it will fluctuate between about 8 and 14. Has anyone else ever noticed this? Can these things be rebuilt?

Thanx
JetCat USA
10/15/2007, 02:46 PM
that's a common issue with the lesser regulators that aren't designed with Ca reactor/planted tank use in mind. is it a welding shop 20 buck regulator??
H@rry
10/15/2007, 03:56 PM
No, it came from Premium Aquatics.
miwoodar
10/15/2007, 04:28 PM
Is it a new bottle and was it up to temp when you connected everything?
H@rry
10/15/2007, 04:44 PM
The bottle's been in use since July 06
JetCat USA
10/15/2007, 06:15 PM
premium sells some of the lower end regulators too, but if it's a M3 you've likely got trash in the diaphragm.
H@rry
10/15/2007, 06:54 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10978082#post10978082 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JetCat USA
premium sells some of the lower end regulators too, but if it's a M3 you've likely got trash in the diaphragm.

Can it be taken apart and cleaned?
JetCat USA
10/15/2007, 07:10 PM
you can usually flush it out by removing the solenoid and screwing the regulation knob in a 4-5 turns, then open the valve on the bottle and let it blow it out. prolly not best to be done in the house so take it outside :)