Genesis Scuba Tank Valve

SejRamkas · 06-12-2012, 02:27 AM

So I just came across one of these scuba tank valves: http://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Pro-Sc.../dp/B007REKEGC and I was wondering what would take to use this on a scuba tank for a CO2 setup. I figure this might be a fairly easy question to answer, but I have no idea really. Thanks!

J.mccollum · 06-12-2012, 05:23 AM

I would not do it. This valve is most likely made for oxygen only. It may be stainless steel on the outside but the inside could be just steel and co2 could corrode it. It might take a while but why chance it. I was just taking about this with our welding supply guy. He said that was the main difference with co2 regulators and oxygen ones. No expert, I would do more research. Good luck

06-12-2012, 02:27 AM	#1
SejRamkas Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (1/100%) Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Auburn, AL Posts: 143	Genesis Scuba Tank Valve So I just came across one of these scuba tank valves: http://www.amazon.com/Genesis-Pro-Sc.../dp/B007REKEGC and I was wondering what would take to use this on a scuba tank for a CO2 setup. I figure this might be a fairly easy question to answer, but I have no idea really. Thanks!

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06-12-2012, 05:23 AM	#2
J.mccollum Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Rockwall, tx Posts: 195	I would not do it. This valve is most likely made for oxygen only. It may be stainless steel on the outside but the inside could be just steel and co2 could corrode it. It might take a while but why chance it. I was just taking about this with our welding supply guy. He said that was the main difference with co2 regulators and oxygen ones. No expert, I would do more research. Good luck