How to build a co2 regulator [56k!]

biogenetic40379 · 02-15-2012, 07:22 PM

bump for awesome thread. I think i will use thread tape (teflon) instead of thread sealant.

btimmer92 · 03-07-2012, 05:09 AM

i feel like this should be in the FAQ section

TerriM · 03-07-2012, 12:19 PM

This discussion was so very helpful to me to assemble my regulator, well written and easy to follow.

I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even look in the FAQ until btimmer posted the above. I thought it was FAQ on the forum itself. How to customize your control panel, set signatures, change avatar, that kind of thing. Thanks! lol

plantedman · 06-03-2012, 11:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bettatail

the 212 look really nice, here is a couple pictures of the build

"the 212 look really nice, here is a couple pictures of the build"

Which company makes this first item you mentioned... Does it come with a solenoid valve and bubble counter?

Unikorn · 07-02-2012, 03:10 AM

This may be a stupid question but, I'm going to ask it anyways.

I just set up a aquatek regulator on a 20oz paintball co2 tank using the blue adapter that aquatek sells. I was wondering how to make sure the co2 tank is controlled without it containing an off valve that I could turn? This really confused me, I hooked everything up, used teflon tape for gas on the threads between the adapter and the regulator and between the tank and the adapter. The tank made the little noise it makes when it connects then it released all the co2 gas through the little safety holes on the adapter and the regulator. The tank and the regulator got frosty cold..

Any suggestions? I have since then disconnected the connections and retaped all of the threads and used the little bit of co2 left in the tank to make sure there were no leaks.

Thanks for helping a newbie out! Sorry if this was a stupid question. Everyone on this thread seems really knowledgeable about CO2 equipment and I thought I would ask.

**scapegoat** · 07-10-2012, 01:58 PM

had anyone messed with the push to connects? http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...ittings%22%7C~

i dropped a whopping $30 (shipped) on a lot of random connections on ebay thinking, "gee wilikers! i might be able to use these..." and it turns out... not really w/ what i have. there are a decent number of these push to connect fittings and i'm thinking of giving them a shot. I only have two of the push to connect tubes... and a bunch of elbows, 1 to 2's, and two of the tube connection manifolds that would be great for a set up w/ multiple tanks.

nvladik · 07-10-2012, 02:29 PM

I use them on the paintball equipment... works.

bigd603 · 07-11-2012, 08:54 PM

Does anyone know what types of shops would sell this stuff locally?

**oldpunk78** · 07-11-2012, 09:22 PM

What stuff exactly? I know for a fact you have a Clippard supplier in Portland.

jdmstop · 08-05-2012, 07:55 AM

Where do you purchase the din/power cord for the berkert 6011, anyone know a source or link?

Thanks

**oldpunk78** · 08-11-2012, 07:27 PM

Sorry I missed this (whoops...)
http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-6...ed-no-varistor http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/sol.htm

MarkC · 09-03-2012, 05:05 PM

What is the cost of building your own regulator?? I have been thinking of doing plants but the cost of a regulator ain't cheap. And the pop bottle and paint ball tank won't work for my 75.

**oldpunk78** · 09-03-2012, 05:23 PM

You can spend a lot or a little. It really depends on what you are trying to build and how patient you are. I would say $150 to $250 is normal. If you want to keep it under $100, it can be done but you need tons of patience.

MarkC · 09-03-2012, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldpunk78

You can spend a lot or a little. It really depends on what you are trying to build and how patient you are. I would say $150 to $250 is normal. If you want to keep it under $100, it can be done but you need tons of patience.

It would be great to keep it at 100bucks. I got time. I just set up the tank. Getting back into the hobby. Been 12 years since I have had a tank up. Want to share it with my sons. They seem to be enjoying it even with just a couple fish in the tank.

kross · 09-10-2012, 11:29 PM

You can usually find good used 2-stage regulators on eBay for around $50. They don't have to say they are for CO2. If they don't come with the CGA 320 fitting to hook up to a CO2 tank, you can buy one here for about $3 plus shipping: http://www.bettymills.com/shop/produ...E312-CO-3.html

Then just follow the first couple posts in this thread for the rest of the parts needed.

02-15-2012, 07:22 PM	#76
biogenetic40379 Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Columbia, MO Posts: 272	bump for awesome thread. I think i will use thread tape (teflon) instead of thread sealant. __________________ Check out my 15g Red cherry shrimp tank http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...ml#post1684884 or my 33G Long http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=197147

03-07-2012, 05:09 AM	#77
btimmer92 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (67/99%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 1,227	i feel like this should be in the FAQ section __________________ -Bill

07-02-2012, 03:10 AM	#80
Unikorn Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (8/100%) Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: sunrise, fl Posts: 296	This may be a stupid question but, I'm going to ask it anyways. I just set up a aquatek regulator on a 20oz paintball co2 tank using the blue adapter that aquatek sells. I was wondering how to make sure the co2 tank is controlled without it containing an off valve that I could turn? This really confused me, I hooked everything up, used teflon tape for gas on the threads between the adapter and the regulator and between the tank and the adapter. The tank made the little noise it makes when it connects then it released all the co2 gas through the little safety holes on the adapter and the regulator. The tank and the regulator got frosty cold.. Any suggestions? I have since then disconnected the connections and retaped all of the threads and used the little bit of co2 left in the tank to make sure there were no leaks. Thanks for helping a newbie out! Sorry if this was a stupid question. Everyone on this thread seems really knowledgeable about CO2 equipment and I thought I would ask. __________________ Sincerely, Unikorn 20 gallon tank journal http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=223762

07-10-2012, 02:29 PM	#82
nvladik Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (11/100%) Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New York Posts: 631	I use them on the paintball equipment... works. __________________ NIKON pimp #017 Sump pimp #014

09-03-2012, 05:23 PM	#88
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	You can spend a lot or a little. It really depends on what you are trying to build and how patient you are. I would say $150 to $250 is normal. If you want to keep it under $100, it can be done but you need tons of patience. __________________

03-07-2012, 12:19 PM	#78
TerriM Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (10/100%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 94	This discussion was so very helpful to me to assemble my regulator, well written and easy to follow. I'm embarrassed to say I didn't even look in the FAQ until btimmer posted the above. I thought it was FAQ on the forum itself. How to customize your control panel, set signatures, change avatar, that kind of thing. Thanks! lol

07-10-2012, 01:58 PM	#81
scapegoat Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (12/100%) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: philadelphia, pa Posts: 1,457	had anyone messed with the push to connects? http://www.fastenal.com/web/search/p...ittings%22%7C~ i dropped a whopping $30 (shipped) on a lot of random connections on ebay thinking, "gee wilikers! i might be able to use these..." and it turns out... not really w/ what i have. there are a decent number of these push to connect fittings and i'm thinking of giving them a shot. I only have two of the push to connect tubes... and a bunch of elbows, 1 to 2's, and two of the tube connection manifolds that would be great for a set up w/ multiple tanks.

07-11-2012, 08:54 PM	#83
bigd603 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2011 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 124	Does anyone know what types of shops would sell this stuff locally?

07-11-2012, 09:22 PM	#84
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	What stuff exactly? I know for a fact you have a Clippard supplier in Portland.

08-05-2012, 07:55 AM	#85
jdmstop Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Chino, CA Posts: 40	Where do you purchase the din/power cord for the berkert 6011, anyone know a source or link? Thanks

08-11-2012, 07:27 PM	#86
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,416	Sorry I missed this (whoops...) http://www.freshwatersystems.com/p-6...ed-no-varistor http://www.aquariumplants.com/product_p/sol.htm

09-03-2012, 05:05 PM	#87
MarkC Newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Sota Posts: 2	What is the cost of building your own regulator?? I have been thinking of doing plants but the cost of a regulator ain't cheap. And the pop bottle and paint ball tank won't work for my 75.

09-10-2012, 11:29 PM	#90
kross Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 17	You can usually find good used 2-stage regulators on eBay for around $50. They don't have to say they are for CO2. If they don't come with the CGA 320 fitting to hook up to a CO2 tank, you can buy one here for about $3 plus shipping: http://www.bettymills.com/shop/produ...E312-CO-3.html Then just follow the first couple posts in this thread for the rest of the parts needed.

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