possible to replace this solenoid?

[reybie]

I have this generic regulator with solenoid that is stuck open. I would like to know if it's possible to even replace this kind of solenoid on this regulator with the parker brand from ebay. Pics attached.

[FSM]

I don't understand how the thing is mounted. Does the gas come out the back or the bottom?

[reybie]

From the bottom, you can see the tubing on the third pic.

[FSM]

Unscrew the fitting. The threads should be standard. You can get brass fittings at home depot/lowes. Find the right size to attach the solenoid (I can't remember what the dimensions are, 1/4" maybe). then screw the replacement solenoid on (the solenoid might have a different thread size but the adapters should be available at the same store.) I found all the pieces I needed to connect my clippard solenoid to my regulator and then a brass hose barb for the tubing at Lowes.

[reybie]

What do I do with the existing solenoid?

[dbosman@msu.edu]

Until the 3rd picture I would have said this should be easy. The 3rd one strikes that.

But... Stuck open is better than stuck shut.
Put it back together and find a solenoid that has threaded connectors on each end. Adapt as needed to connect to your CO2 tubing.

[reybie]

Grrr, this would look like a frankenreg if I add another solenoid LOL.