VICTOR and DUAL STAGE REGULATOR PIMP CLUB (Helpful Information Links are on Page 1)

[Left C]

Originally Posted by SpeedEuphoria

Looking for info on the seal, or plastic washer type seal that goes between the reg and tank. Is there a better one? Or has anyone ever had sealing issues?

Hi

I had trouble with my first CO2 cylinder. It only lasted 3 days.

I found out right quick that you have to really get them tight. You need a big wrench. A 1 1/8" wrench is best. I have a very large crescent wrench that I use.

After you get it tight; tighten it a bit more. The threads are designed to form a tight seal.

Do not use Teflon tape. This can prevent a good seal from forming and possibly get some trash into the solenoid/regulator.

Orlando sells two types of washers. One is a simple nylon washer which you should replace every time you replace cylinders. The other is a Perma-Seal washer that you screw into the CGA-320 male fitting on the cylinder. You use an Allen wrench to get it on and off. You have to make sure that your cylinder has threads on the inside to screw it in.
http://www.greenleafaquariums.com/co...tor-seals.html





I use the following version of a Perma-Seal that works like a regular washer, but you can use it over and over. I got them from Rex, but I don't think that he carries them anymore.





I have some nylon seals that I can send you if you need some. Just PM me.


SuMo may have some for sale: http://www.sumoregulator.com/


Here is Rex's site: http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com/index.htm


Left C

[bsmith]

I just got my 270B from Victor.





SpeedEuphoria here is a pic of the nylon seals that would be thrown away everytime you switched out your tank. I get my tabks from a company called airgas. They include a permaseal in all of their valves so as long as I get tanks form them im good.

[Left C]

That is a very nice looking Victor regulator. It looks like a single stage regulator. Is it?

[SpeedEuphoria]

I assume its dual since it had 2 gauges and a knob to adjust


I just got a full 15# CO2 cylinder today for $53 out the door, woot!!

Waiting on the bubble counter/needle valve then I'll be good to go

[bsmith]

Im pretty sure its a dual. It reads tank pressure then working pressure. Im confused though. If the little valve is a needle valve of some sort?

Originally Posted by Left C

That is a very nice looking Victor regulator. It looks like a single stage regulator. Is it?

Thats a steal! Good job on that one.

Originally Posted by SpeedEuphoria

I assume its dual since it had 2 gauges and a knob to adjust


I just got a full 15# CO2 cylinder today for $53 out the door, woot!!

Waiting on the bubble counter/needle valve then I'll be good to go

[Left C]

It is not a dual stage regulator because it has two gauges. One gauge is the high pressure gauge that simply measures the tank pressure. The low pressure gauge is where the first stage part of regulator comes into play. The back of this regulator is flat.

Look at the back of the VTS-253 dual stage regulators that we are using. It is not flat. There is a big hump on the back. That is the location of the second stage. The second stage allows the low pressure to remain at your chosen low pressure setting until the pressure in the cylinder dips below this setting.

[lescarpentier]

I learn a lot from you left C

Thanks!!

[bsmith]

Very good info. I was actually wondering what the deal was with the "humps". Just another reason for me to use the concoa on my mini-m!
HUMP

Originally Posted by Left C

It is not a dual stage regulator because it has two gauges. One gauge is the high pressure gauge that simply measures the tank pressure. The low pressure gauge is where the first stage part of regulator comes into play. The back of this regulator is flat.

Look at the back of the VTS-253 dual stage regulators that we are using. It is not flat. There is a big hump on the back. That is the location of the second stage. The second stage allows the low pressure to remain at your chosen low pressure setting until the pressure in the cylinder dips below this setting.

[Bugman]

OK Victor pimps, I said I wasn't going to let another 253 get away from me on Ebay but it is listed at 59.99. Too much in my opinion. I know a lot of you got them for $35 to $40. I made a offer to them at $40 and they countered at 49.99. Should I go ahead and bite the bullet or reject the offer and wait for another?? I know the Ebay seller a lot of you purchased from used to have them listed quite often but I haven't seen many lately.

[bsmith]

iS THAT SHIPPED?

Originally Posted by Bugman

OK Victor pimps, I said I wasn't going to let another 253 get away from me on Ebay but it is listed at 59.99. Too much in my opinion. I know a lot of you got them for $35 to $40. I made a offer to them at $40 and they countered at 49.99. Should I go ahead and bite the bullet or reject the offer and wait for another?? I know the Ebay seller a lot of you purchased from used to have them listed quite often but I haven't seen many lately.

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by bsmith782

iS THAT SHIPPED?

No, If it was I would probably go ahead and buy it. Shipping is 12.95 UPS. And it is a used unit, tested.

[Left C]

What is the exact model number?

VTS-253A-320, B, C or D

Is it a chrome plated medical grade CO2 regulator?

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by Left C

What is the exact model number?

VTS-253A-320, B, C or D

Is it a chrome plated medical grade CO2 regulator?

VTS-253A with the CGA-320 fitting. Says forged brass body and housing cap.

[Left C]

If you like, you can PM me the link and I will let you know what I think or is it the one that was used at a cancer research center?

[bsmith]

I offered the regulator I posted above to him...

Originally Posted by Left C

If you like, you can PM me the link and I will let you know what I think or is it the one that was used at a cancer research center?