CO2 regulator? - Aquarium Advice

lyquidphyre · 11-18-2006, 03:17 PM

I think the problem with my CO2 canister is in the regulator and since Christmas is around the corner I might as well as for a new one.

So... can I just get a regulator like this:
http://www.beveragefactory.com/draft...ngle/641.shtml

or

http://www.beveragefactory.com/draft...uble/642.shtml

Im not sure what I need to look for when it comes to a regulator that doesn't go on a keg!

Also, for those who helped me previously with dosing and Greg Watson, I wanted to say thanks again. That page is bookmarked and after Christmas (when I am permently out of school and have a job to pay for my hobby) Im going to really work on getting my tank up and running plantwise

mr funktastic · 11-18-2006, 06:11 PM

www.rexgrigg.com . he sells a top quality regulator and manifolds if u want to split it up between tanks. its 100 bucks plus shipping or 125 with the solonoid.

lyquidphyre · 11-18-2006, 08:33 PM

Well, what do I need to look for when I buy one? Im going to ask my dad for Christmas and Im sure he knows his fair share of regulators.. I just need to give him specifics.

mr funktastic · 11-18-2006, 08:37 PM

any co2 regulator will work but u will need to also purchase a needle valve since most regulators do not come with them. they are needed to give us that ultra fine bubble adjustment. besides that nothing. if u buy a beer regulator for example u will still need to purchase a needle valve and the adapters to accomadate the valve u may also want to but a solonoid so u can turn it off at night.

lyquidphyre · 11-18-2006, 08:50 PM

I was thinking about buying a new one because my old one might be leaking. Is it possible to use the old parts? or could the old parts be the cause of my leaks?

mr funktastic · 11-18-2006, 09:00 PM

they very well could be. your best bet would be to get a whole new unit then take the old regulator apart or send it to a gas shop and have them rebuild it. then u could sell your old unit. i have heard nothing but good about rex griggs regulators and u could also purchase a manifold from him and feed multiple tanks.

Lonewolfblue · 11-18-2006, 09:34 PM

Here's the one I'm using. And I really like it, very reliable.

http://cgi.ebay.com/CO2-REGULATOR-MA...QQcmdZViewItem

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Originally Posted by lyquidphyre

I was thinking about buying a new one because my old one might be leaking. Is it possible to use the old parts? or could the old parts be the cause of my leaks?

As long as the parts are in good working order, and have the same size fitting and threads, they will work.

lyquidphyre · 11-18-2006, 09:39 PM

Lonewolf- that looks EXACTLY like my regulator. Im pretty sure its the same one. Which also makes me not want to buy a new one, when the first was is so expensive!

Maybe I can just replace some parts on my old one

*pulls out hair* I just have no clue what is wrong with mine.

Lonewolfblue · 11-18-2006, 11:06 PM

Where is the leaking. Do you know? If it's between the regulator and the CO2 tank, is there a good plastic seal in there? It usually needs replacing every time you change the tank out when being refilled. Where exactly is the problem located?

lyquidphyre · 11-18-2006, 11:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolfblue

Where is the leaking. Do you know? If it's between the regulator and the CO2 tank, is there a good plastic seal in there? It usually needs replacing every time you change the tank out when being refilled. Where exactly is the problem located?

See, I think replacing the washer or whatever might be my problem.

I have NO CLUE where it is leaking. I have checked time and time again and I can't find it. I guess I will replace the washer (if there even is one in there now) and that could fix my problems.

So the washer goes where the regulator is connected to the canister? Sorry to sound stupid!