C02 Regulator builders help needed.

Jeff.:P:. · 02-28-2012, 12:56 AM

I just got the
Aquatic life CO2 Regulator with Solenoid Valve

I'd like to upgrade existing needle valve to a swagelok metering valve, any suggestions that would work with this regulator? TIA

Quote:

cO2 Regulator Specifications:
Bottle Pressure Gauge: 3,500 PSI Max
Reduced Pressure Gauge: 140 PSI Max
Electronic Solenoid: 120 Volts
Power Cord: 2 Meters
Bottle Connection: Female CGA 320
CO2 Line-Out Connection: 1/4" Compression
Fine Adjustment: Needle Valve

http://c4.f3images.com/IMD/UserManuals/AK01217.pdf

http://www.marinedepot.com/AquaticLi...FICORE-vi.html

smokaah · 02-28-2012, 01:13 AM

I have the same thing. There is no need to mess with it. Mine works great. Nice and small too.

Jeff.:P:. · 02-28-2012, 01:21 AM

Nice, GOOD to hear. I've heard some people say the needle valve is low end.(opinions) Hows the adjustment on it.

smokaah · 02-28-2012, 01:33 AM

It seems pretty easy to me. Its my first attempt at CO2 and so far its great. You could always try it and upgrade later if you feel its necessary.

**kevmo911** · 02-28-2012, 01:37 AM

Yes, the valve is low-end. Yes, it will work. Yes, it's very finicky when adjusting.

You can upgrade to anything you'd like that has a 1/8" NPT fitting. Or anything at all, if you get a [whatever] to 1/8" NPT adapter.

If you want a Swagelock that works for our purposes, take your pick. M, S, 21/22, or O series will all work, some better than others. And there are plenty of other brands out there, too. Check http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...n-our-co2.html and then cross-reference with Evilbay. Anything with a 1/4" tube fitting can be adapted to NPT.

Jeff.:P:. · 02-28-2012, 01:39 AM

Nice thanks!

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02-28-2012, 01:13 AM	#2
smokaah Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 354	I have the same thing. There is no need to mess with it. Mine works great. Nice and small too.

02-28-2012, 01:33 AM	#4
smokaah Planted Tank Obsessed (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 354	It seems pretty easy to me. Its my first attempt at CO2 and so far its great. You could always try it and upgrade later if you feel its necessary.

02-28-2012, 01:37 AM	#5
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,750	Yes, the valve is low-end. Yes, it will work. Yes, it's very finicky when adjusting. You can upgrade to anything you'd like that has a 1/8" NPT fitting. Or anything at all, if you get a [whatever] to 1/8" NPT adapter. If you want a Swagelock that works for our purposes, take your pick. M, S, 21/22, or O series will all work, some better than others. And there are plenty of other brands out there, too. Check http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...n-our-co2.html and then cross-reference with Evilbay. Anything with a 1/4" tube fitting can be adapted to NPT.