Quick CO2 Question

FrstTmr · 02-16-2013, 01:16 PM

I just did my first regulator build and i am about to hook it up to my tank and i don't want to damage any parts. I read on a thread here (i think it was oldpunks) that you want to have your regulator wide open when you hook it up to your tank or else you risk blowing the low pressure gauge. If you have it wide open, will this have an ill effect on any of my other parts down the line like the solenoid or needle valve?

**oldpunk78** · 02-16-2013, 01:35 PM

You want the adjustment knob unscrewed. Not screwed in.

FrstTmr · 02-16-2013, 02:15 PM

ok i got that part but i was wondering if the pressure that is running through the regulator will damage the solenoid on the other side or do you have to screw the adjuster back in to get working pressure? If that makes sense.

**Sugardaddy1979** · 02-16-2013, 02:41 PM

If you have the working pressure completely loose there won't be any gas to gonto the solenoid as the working pressure would be 0.

FrstTmr · 02-16-2013, 02:44 PM

ok thats what i was wondering. so the tighter the knob the more working pressure there is. thanks

Darkblade48 · 02-16-2013, 10:26 PM

Please take a look at my Primer to Pressurized CO2 for a step by step instruction guide as to how to use your CO2 safely

02-16-2013, 01:16 PM	#1
FrstTmr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 21	Quick CO2 Question I just did my first regulator build and i am about to hook it up to my tank and i don't want to damage any parts. I read on a thread here (i think it was oldpunks) that you want to have your regulator wide open when you hook it up to your tank or else you risk blowing the low pressure gauge. If you have it wide open, will this have an ill effect on any of my other parts down the line like the solenoid or needle valve?

02-16-2013, 01:35 PM	#2
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	You want the adjustment knob unscrewed. Not screwed in. __________________

02-16-2013, 02:41 PM	#4
Sugardaddy1979 Sic em (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 632	If you have the working pressure completely loose there won't be any gas to gonto the solenoid as the working pressure would be 0. __________________ Sunsun Pimp Club Member #068

02-16-2013, 10:26 PM	#6
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,040	Please take a look at my Primer to Pressurized CO2 for a step by step instruction guide as to how to use your CO2 safely __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

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02-16-2013, 02:15 PM	#3
FrstTmr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 21	ok i got that part but i was wondering if the pressure that is running through the regulator will damage the solenoid on the other side or do you have to screw the adjuster back in to get working pressure? If that makes sense.

02-16-2013, 02:44 PM	#5
FrstTmr Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 21	ok thats what i was wondering. so the tighter the knob the more working pressure there is. thanks