[fishygurl]

Does anyone know anything about this regulator?
http://labrecyclers.com/product.html?InventoryID=2791
More info: http://vwrlabshop.com/vwr-multistage-gas-regulators/p/0012033/
It is the first one listed under Co2. I'm not great at understanding if the technical specs listed would make it suited to aquarium use.

Thanks.

 

[TactusMortus]

There are some great sellers in the powersellers section selling regulators ready to go for some great prices. I know shipping might be a pain but it can't be that bad.

 

[Hoppy]

That VWR regulator is perfect for our uses. It is a very high quality, 2 stage regulator, made for laboratory use, and it has an output pressure range of 0-50 psi, which is perfect for our use. If you can get it for $75 you will have a very good bargain. Also, regulators used in laboratories generally have had very good care, so are as good as new, where industrial used regulators can be in worse shape from abuse.

 

[Robert H]

I'll take Hoppys word for it, but you still would need to add a needle valve and check valve to it. A check valve can be inline, no big deal, but most needle valves need to be fitted directly into the regulator. Are you comfortable doing that?

 

[jccaclimber]

You'll want a needle valve, maybe a solenoid/check valve and a bubble counter, but that is a great price on what seems to be a good regulator.

 

[fishygurl]

I was planning on buying a post body kit from someone... will that not work?

 

[jccaclimber]

That will, I missed that part, sorry.

 

[fishygurl]

You didn't miss anything. Are the needle valves standard? how hard is it to connect them?

 

[jccaclimber]

Nothing as standard in tho world . Needle valves either can be threaded inline, or inserted into tubing with barbs. Most post-body kits I've seen come with one, but ask to be sure. I think needle valves can be connected in your sleep, but I also think dropping the gas tank from a car is easy, so I might be the wrong person to ask.

 

[Hoppy]

Adding the needle valve and solenoid valve isn't rocket science, but it does require that you have enough mechanical ability to use wrenches, recognize pipe threads, know how to use pipe thread sealant, etc. and not feel panic stricken when you have to do it. For those who don't feel they can do that, an assembled regulator with needle valve and solenoid valve is by far the best idea.

 

[Bettatail]

VWR is child brand under Harris, make by Harris Group, same thing as Matheson, Scott, all Harris Group.

you can find the identical regulators from Harris catalog.

 

[aquadoc]

we use them in my laboratory and they work great. They are usually built very well as they are intended for professional high precision use.