Help with a Regulator

[barterking85]

I have an empty co2 tank from my paintball gun so i am buying a regulator to use it on my planted tank this is the one i am getting

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/281103660202?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

and i will get this adapter

CO2 Tank 22mm to 21mm Adapter Converter for CGA 320 Cylinder Paintball Regulator | eBay

is there anything else i need? and if its not too much to ask can you send me a link to ebay for that item

 

[Jkeating8]

Do you have a diffuser, bubble counter, and a drop checker? I can give you some good links to some if need be!

 

[aqua_chem]

You will also need a needle valve and appropriate parts to connect them.


EDIT: And a solenoid.

 

[barterking85]

I have everything needed inside the tank diffuser, bubble counter, brass check valve ect

aqua chem the regulator is used to inject the right amount of c02 (bps) is the needle valve used to just turn the gas on and off? and will this one work?
Needle valve for DIY CO2 system diffuser planted tank | eBay

 

[barterking85]

as for the solenoid i will just set the regulator for the proper bps and use the needle valve for on off and when more money comes up i will pick up a solenoid for simple on off operation

this is the simple unit i am trying to produce
Paintball Co2 Injection DIY Setup with Tons of Photos

 

[aqua_chem]

I wouldn't get that particular needle valve, as I'm not sure exactly how it's setup up considering it's "designed" for DIY, which is a silly comment by itself. You want something that's designed to deal with pressure.


You should not operate a regulator how you describe. By messing with your needle valve every day, you will get poor consistency day to day, which is a good recipe for BBA. Additionally, you shouldn't completely close a needle valve, as it can ruin it. Needle valves are signed to modulate current, not turn it on or off. The regulator itself can't control the flow as finely as we need. It's job is to turn the 900 psi of the co2 tank into a manageable 10 psi or so.

Also, the two things you've linked to are completely different systems. The Jaggedfury system is an ASA valve that operates at full pressure (ie not a regulator), whereas the first thing you listed was an actual regulator. Which one are you planning on using?

 

[barterking85]

after hearing what you have to say I may go this route
CO2 Regulator With Solenoid Magetic Valve Control | eBay
with the adapter for the paintball canister

can you get me a link on ebay for the correct needle valve?

Someone needs to put a complete kit together for sale they would make some money IMO

 

[aqua_chem]

I think that one has a needle valve, but not sure how good it is. You're already at $75 with that one, plus a drop checker. Is it possible to bump it up to $90 and get a Milwaukee regulator? Repeatedly tested and proven to work fine out of the box.

 

[barterking85]

its possible but at this point the co2 is costing more then my tank lol its a fluval flora got a link so i can check out the milwaukee?

 

[aqua_chem]

Yup, that sounds about right. The tank is the cheap part at the end of the day.

Amazon.com: Milwaukee Instruments Solenoid Valve, CO2 Regulator with Bubble Counter: Pet Supplies