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

[Left C]

Originally Posted by GTR

Me too, you're not Rich. lol

Thanks! That cracked me up.

[Left C]

Carbon Dioxide Cylinder Adapter CGA-320 To CGA-580 Argon/Nitrogen/Inert Gases Regulator

http://www.weldfabulous.com/Cutting-...-p7540779.html

http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/tls/1355907569.html

http://www.arizonatools.com/tools/we...ail/WESWD-806/

http://cgi.ebay.com/Western-%23806-A...814152002r4981

PART NO. 806 http://www.westernenterprises.com/en...r_adaptors.php


EDIT: 9/10/09 - It is OK to use CO2 with regulators that originally used inert gases and have the CGA-580 fitting. You either need the adapter like those above or swap the CGA-580 fitting on it with a CGA-320 nut and nipple.

[Left C]

Here is a stainless steel CGA-320 nut and nipple. Item number: 380125416726

I got one and it is nice.

[herns]

Hello Left C,

Finally, here it is. The $9.99 brand new Concoa deal on Ebay.

The #3: SS-2-ME Male Elbow wouldnt work the way I wanted to be since the 1/4" port on the Concoa is on 9 o'clock. So it wouldnt run sideway to the left. I do not like the assembly running forward.( on Z axis).

I can use the elbow on the parker so the bc is on 90 deg if I have the regulator face upward like one of your Victor fleet. But I would go on my original plan.

I need to return #3 to Swagelok next week and exchange it by #5.

I also have 2 brass CGA-320, so I have it temporarily installed on my Concoa until I hear back from Airgas about the SS availability.







Please take a look the solenoid placement if correct.

Thanks.

-hErNs

[Darkblade48]

Originally Posted by herns

Finally, here it is. The $9.99 brand new Concoa deal on Ebay.

So you finally got around to building it?

Originally Posted by herns

The #3: SS-2-ME Male Elbow wouldnt work the way I wanted to be since the 1/4" port on the Concoa is on 9 o'clock. So it wouldnt run sideway to the left. I do not like the assembly running forward.( on Z axis).

I can use the elbow on the parker so the bc is on 90 deg if I have the regulator face upward like one of your Victor fleet. But I would go on my original plan.

What you currently have is fine; I don't see why you would need to use a 90 degree elbow, even if you wanted the regulator to face up (towards the ceiling) rather than facing "forward". If you want the regulator to face up (i.e. so that the gauges face the ceiling), you can still use the straight through piece; just twist the regulator to the correct position and adjust the other parts so that the bubble counter is still perpendicular to the floor.

Originally Posted by herns

Please take a look the solenoid placement if correct.

The placement of your solenoid is correct.

Edit: One suggestion for the future is that you use non-hardening pipe compound for all your joints rather than teflon tape. With the tape, you risk a small piece of it coming loose and preventing your solenoid from closing all the way.

[bsmith]

Beautiful setup herns!

C, Im sick and tired of glass bubble counters. How can (if it can be done at all) hook a stove pipe or similar one to my chrome?

[Left C]

Originally Posted by herns

Hello Left,

Finally, here it is. The $9.99 brand new Concoa deal on Ebay.

The #3: SS-2-ME Male Elbow wouldnt work the way I wanted to be since the 1/4" port on the Concoa is on 9 o'clock. So it wouldnt run sideway to the left. I do not like the assembly running forward.( on Z axis).

I can use the elbow on the parker so the bc is on 90 deg if I have the regulator face upward like one of your Victor fleet. But I would go on my original plan.

I need to return #3 to Swagelok next week and exchange it by #5.

I also have 2 brass CGA-320, so I have it temporarily installed on my Concoa until I hear back from Airgas about the SS availability.


Please take a look the solenoid placement if correct.

Thanks.

-hErNs

You can use two elbows to get the metering valve pointing toward the front. Hex nipples will give you the spacing. This way you can lower it as well as turn it toward the front. This way, you can mimic a regulator with a 7 o'clock port.

I have my solenoids turned 180° from yours. The black bottom part can be rotated 360°.

Are you going to paint the BC?

Good job

[herns]

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

So you finally got around to building it?


What you currently have is fine; I don't see why you would need to use a 90 degree elbow, even if you wanted the regulator to face up (towards the ceiling) rather than facing "forward". If you want the regulator to face up (i.e. so that the gauges face the ceiling),

I been keeping my Concoa for months in its shipping box. I didnt realize the port is at 9'oclock and not at 6. That elbow was supposed to be at 6 o'clock port attached after part # 2. (see sketch above).

I called Swagelok this afternoon to exchange that elbow piece to hex nipple but they would charged me $15 shipping for a single piece hex nipple of $4.60 .

[Darkblade48]

So right now, you have an extra elbow piece?

I would keep it, it gives you more incentive to build another regulator

[airborne_r6]

I have several Victor HPT regulators that I am thinking of selling. They are in great shape but need gauges (no idea why the previous owner took them off) and 320 threads. How much is a fair price for these regulators, I want to make sure that I am going to be able to get my money back before I start buying parts.

I was also thinking of buying and including a parker solenoid and one of the popular bubble counters with them.

[herns]

Originally Posted by bsmith

Beautiful setup herns!

C, Im sick and tired of glass bubble counters. How can (if it can be done at all) hook a stove pipe or similar one to my chrome?

Thanks bsmith.

I wanted to get rid of that brass 1/8" hex nipple under that bc and change it to SS but couldnt find one on ebay. Swagelok charged me for $15 shipping for that single piece.

[herns]

Originally Posted by Left C

Are you going to paint the BC?Good job

Hello Left C,

Thanks for the infos and advice in finally getting this reg built.

I need to get the bc painted.
Have you found a good color to match the SS?

thanks!

-hErNs

[Solid]

I would like to apply for membership .
Heres a pic of my set-up.

Victor Sgt-500 ULTRA-high purity regulator (i got from Anwar via Michiganreefers.com) with clippard solenoid, Ideal needle valve and JBJ bubble counter (SuMo regulator post body kit) with a 5lb co2 tank.

[herns]

Originally Posted by airborne_r6

I have several Victor HPT regulators that I am thinking of selling.

Im looking for an SGT Series. PM me if you got one.

[Left C]

Originally Posted by Solid

I would like to apply for membership .
Heres a pic of my set-up.

Victor Sgt-500 ULTRA-high purity regulator (i got from Anwar via Michiganreefers.com) with clippard solenoid, Ideal needle valve and JBJ bubble counter (SuMo regulator post body kit) with a 5lb co2 tank.

Hi Solid

That sure is a nice set-up. How do you like it so far?

I have added your name to our list of members. You are #54.
http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...tml#post876214