Good deal or no?

gnelahc · 12-01-2012, 09:38 PM

I am thinking of buying some co2 equipment off of Craigslist. The guy Is offering 2 regulators 1 is a ma957 not sure the other but is a Milwaukee brand. Also comes with a SMS122 ph controller and 20# co2 tank. Is this a good deal or no? I also have to drive about 2 hours to go get it. I am planning on using it on my 75 gallon aquarium.

gnelahc · 12-01-2012, 09:47 PM

Oh forgot to ad he wants 150 for everything.

**oldpunk78** · 12-01-2012, 09:53 PM

It's a good deal as long as everything works and the cylinder is still current with a hydro test date. You might even offer $125.

**kevmo911** · 12-01-2012, 11:04 PM

The 20lb cylinder is the most valuable item of the bunch.

If it were me, I'd buy the package, sell the two regs for $100, keep the pH controller just to play with (it'll need a new probe), and have just spent a grand total of $50 for a big cylinder and a new toy

If you don't have any experience with CO2, a used Milwaukee isn't a bad way to start out. But you only need one, so you can make some of your money back.

gnelahc · 12-02-2012, 11:24 PM

Thanks for the advice and yes this is my first pressurized co2 system. I decided to get it and I guess it was a good deal since one of the regulators were brand new.

12-01-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
gnelahc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Green bay wi Posts: 54	Good deal or no? I am thinking of buying some co2 equipment off of Craigslist. The guy Is offering 2 regulators 1 is a ma957 not sure the other but is a Milwaukee brand. Also comes with a SMS122 ph controller and 20# co2 tank. Is this a good deal or no? I also have to drive about 2 hours to go get it. I am planning on using it on my 75 gallon aquarium.

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12-01-2012, 09:47 PM	#2
gnelahc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Green bay wi Posts: 54	Oh forgot to ad he wants 150 for everything.

12-01-2012, 09:53 PM	#3
oldpunk78 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,477	It's a good deal as long as everything works and the cylinder is still current with a hydro test date. You might even offer $125.

12-01-2012, 11:04 PM	#4
kevmo911 Planted Tank Guru (View User Tanks) PTrader: (32/100%) Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 3,751	The 20lb cylinder is the most valuable item of the bunch. If it were me, I'd buy the package, sell the two regs for $100, keep the pH controller just to play with (it'll need a new probe), and have just spent a grand total of $50 for a big cylinder and a new toy If you don't have any experience with CO2, a used Milwaukee isn't a bad way to start out. But you only need one, so you can make some of your money back.

12-02-2012, 11:24 PM	#5
gnelahc Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Green bay wi Posts: 54	Thanks for the advice and yes this is my first pressurized co2 system. I decided to get it and I guess it was a good deal since one of the regulators were brand new.