Is this a good deal on C02?

DK4783 · 11-03-2011, 08:28 PM

Is this a good deal for a used CO2 setup?

- One 20lb certified CO2 tank
- One dual stage regulator
- A solenoid
- One bubble counter

All for $110

**kevmo911** · 11-03-2011, 08:30 PM

Assuming it works, that's an incredible deal. $110 is a great price for the 20lb tank alone.

JasonG75 · 11-03-2011, 08:38 PM

Yea...I woul be interested in the specs of the Dual Regulator

Optix · 11-03-2011, 09:15 PM

i dont think it is so jus PM me the link to find out more

great deal is great

DK4783 · 11-03-2011, 09:15 PM

i can't see the name of the regulator, im assuming the specs are pretty decent, i dont think many people who go with a 20 lb tank dont know their stuff on regs... but then again i don't really know my stuff, I'm considering a 65g dirt tank but need to do some research

JasonG75 · 11-03-2011, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by DK4783

i dont think many people who go with a 20 lb tank dont know their stuff on regs...

A tank is a TANK..a moron could figure that one out, lol

**kevmo911** · 11-03-2011, 09:34 PM

Not that it matters at that price, but is this a pre-assembled rig, or just some pieces you'll need to put together? And is there any guarantee that it works?

If it's a pre-assembled rig that works, it's an unbelievable deal. Though you'll still need to invest in a needle valve.

**kevmo911** · 11-03-2011, 09:37 PM

Heck, even if the DS turns out to be a SS, the solenoid is blown, and the bubble counter is cracked, a 20lb tank at $110 is pretty darn hard to beat. And you could sell the SS reg for 20 bucks. I would, anyway.

DK4783 · 11-03-2011, 09:42 PM

Here's a picture, he says its 20lb, looks more like 10lbs...

DK4783 · 11-03-2011, 09:50 PM

he said the measurements are roughly 8 inches wide and 20 inches tall sounds about right

lbacha · 11-03-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by DK4783

Here's a picture, he says its 20lb, looks more like 10lbs...

It looks older make sure it can still be refilled, it will need to be Hydro tested and restamped if it is older than 12 years I believe.

Len

lbacha · 11-03-2011, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by DK4783

he said the measurements are roughly 8 inches wide and 20 inches tall sounds about right

That is a 10lb tank I have one with the same specs

Len

**kevmo911** · 11-03-2011, 09:52 PM

Well, that's a single stage Aquatek regulator with a preset working pressure. New, it costs maybe $75 shipped. And you're right, that looks more like a 10lb tank. This just became a realistic deal.

Assuming the Aquatek is functional, I'd probably pay $40-50 shipped if I were in desperate need of a used rig. The 10lb tank, however, is still worth some cash. Not quite $110, but getting close. Figure $80-90 maybe.

So ....if it were me, I'd probably buy the whole thing, sell the Aquatek rig for $40, and have just spent $70 on a 10lb tank, which is a good deal.

If you're looking for your first CO2 setup, and you're willing to go with a used rig, $110 is still a very good price for everything you need. Again, assuming it works.

NOTE: Aquatek is not a "good" brand. It's cheap. Which may be exactly what you want to get into CO2. Up to you.

DK4783 · 11-03-2011, 09:59 PM

yeah this is a first for me, is this a working set up(well + a diffuser)? it's still certified

**kevmo911** · 11-03-2011, 10:06 PM

Just understand that you won't be able to use an Atomizer diffuser with that regulator because of the preset (fairly low) working pressure. Other than that, it does everything you need it to do. And yes, you'll need a diffuser, and maybe some tubing. But that's 5-10 bucks.

11-03-2011, 08:28 PM	#1
DK4783 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 17	Is this a good deal on C02? Is this a good deal for a used CO2 setup? - One 20lb certified CO2 tank - One dual stage regulator - A solenoid - One bubble counter All for $110

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JasonG75 Wannabe Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (4/100%) Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 1,498	Yea...I woul be interested in the specs of the Dual Regulator __________________ *The Fraternity of Dirt #26* *Just because its dirt doesn't make it low Tech*** 75 Dirted http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/ta...d-upgrade.html

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11-03-2011, 08:30 PM	#2
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Assuming it works, that's an incredible deal. $110 is a great price for the 20lb tank alone.

11-03-2011, 09:34 PM	#7
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Not that it matters at that price, but is this a pre-assembled rig, or just some pieces you'll need to put together? And is there any guarantee that it works? If it's a pre-assembled rig that works, it's an unbelievable deal. Though you'll still need to invest in a needle valve.

11-03-2011, 09:37 PM	#8
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Heck, even if the DS turns out to be a SS, the solenoid is blown, and the bubble counter is cracked, a 20lb tank at $110 is pretty darn hard to beat. And you could sell the SS reg for 20 bucks. I would, anyway.

11-03-2011, 09:50 PM	#10
DK4783 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 17	he said the measurements are roughly 8 inches wide and 20 inches tall sounds about right

11-03-2011, 09:52 PM	#13
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Well, that's a single stage Aquatek regulator with a preset working pressure. New, it costs maybe $75 shipped. And you're right, that looks more like a 10lb tank. This just became a realistic deal. Assuming the Aquatek is functional, I'd probably pay $40-50 shipped if I were in desperate need of a used rig. The 10lb tank, however, is still worth some cash. Not quite $110, but getting close. Figure $80-90 maybe. So ....if it were me, I'd probably buy the whole thing, sell the Aquatek rig for $40, and have just spent $70 on a 10lb tank, which is a good deal. If you're looking for your first CO2 setup, and you're willing to go with a used rig, $110 is still a very good price for everything you need. Again, assuming it works. NOTE: Aquatek is not a "good" brand. It's cheap. Which may be exactly what you want to get into CO2. Up to you.

11-03-2011, 09:59 PM	#14
DK4783 Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 17	yeah this is a first for me, is this a working set up(well + a diffuser)? it's still certified

11-03-2011, 10:06 PM	#15
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Just understand that you won't be able to use an Atomizer diffuser with that regulator because of the preset (fairly low) working pressure. Other than that, it does everything you need it to do. And yes, you'll need a diffuser, and maybe some tubing. But that's 5-10 bucks.