Co2 reg

[foxfish]

Umm no idea really not somthing I would do but some guys fit two needle valves after the reg to feed separate devicses so I guess you could .....it just that It makes more to me, to buy a complete unit that does the job well?

 

[Samjpikey]

Ok thanks for your input .
Maybe I will keep looking for a complete reg +sol that's known to keep its form.
Cheers


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[Andy Thurston]

That's sounds a good way to go ,
This is my reg , is it likely that I could find a needle velve which will fit in the same place ??

Yes you would find a needle valve the same shape as yours. I agree with foxfish buy quality in the first place but as a cheap option if you already have a reg changing or adding another needle valve is a viable solution. if adding an extra valve place it straight after the existing needle valve and dont worry about pressurising bubble counter

 

[Samjpikey]

C'mon big clown where can I get a needle valve from pronto ?????



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[foxfish]

This might help.... Best reg? | UK Aquatic Plant Society but the question is always being asked & there seems no definite answer.
There would seem to be lots of budget models and very few quolity models....

 

[Andy Thurston]

Look here im not sure which thread you need

Buy Needle valve online from RS Components

And any additional fittings here

Home : Thorite - Total Fluid & Air Solutions

 

[Andy Thurston]

Theres a few links on ukaps too search needle valve on the forum

 

[Andy Thurston]

Just found these looking for something else but you would need a couple of fittings like whats on the up inline from previous link then you can plug straight into co2 pipe

Haitima 2032 Stainless Steel Needle Valve

 

[Andy Thurston]

There would seem to be lots of budget models and very few quolity models....

That shows how many people are tight fisted and will buy something that "Will do the job"
I, like you, prefer things that "do the job well and is well made"

 

[Samjpikey]

I think the easiest root is to just buy a decent reg interested in the boc reg.
do they need a different fitting to connect to fe ?? Regulators are definitely something people should not skimp on as its a vital piece of equipment. I did go cheap originally when I didn't really understand the importance of it in a high tec set up. Once ive moved house a boc will be the 1st thing I'm buying

Aquaessentials have needle valves but are out of stock .
Cheers

 

[Andy Thurston]

Ive just discovered that you can buy an adapter to make an argon reg fit co2 bottle for £20. Being a welder i just happen to have a pretty decent one in my tool box. I guess its time to buy a solenoid and needle valve.

 

[tomh]

went back to reading this thread, looked up and my co2 ran out at that moment! crap

 

[foxfish]

Here is the new beautiful dupla reg, milled from solid alloy but I can't find anyone selling them in the UK however they seem to be about $150 in the States.

 

[aliclarke86]

Here is the new beautiful dupla reg, milled from solid alloy but I can't find anyone selling them in the UK however they seem to be about $150 in the States.

Where about did you find them for sale in the states?

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[foxfish]

Just Googled it up but no idea where I saw it for sale mate! I bought mine (the previous model) from a local shop but Dupla were much more readily available a few years back.
Ghostworld on this forum bought one quite recently though...

 

[aliclarke86]

This item number for eBay seems to be only place I can find them 170788363670 from Germany works out about £150

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[aliclarke86]

This item number for eBay seems to be only place I can find them 170788363670 from Germany works out about £150

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[Andy Thurston]

Regulator porn

 

[Samjpikey]

What about this I know it's only single stage , but made in England so it's going to be of much better quality , with a needle valve and solenoid your looking at about £50,
That's surely a better way to go then Asian imports :/

 

[Andy Thurston]

Bargin for price but be aware that you will get more pressure when co2 first comes on until it equalises pressure build up. also it may give end of tank dump as co2 runs out
Westcol and sif regs are much better and all single stage regs are prone to end of tank dump
2 stage co2/argon regs rarely come up for sale unlike oxygen which come up quite often
All 2 stage regs have a stainless diaphram in the first stage and a neoprene diaphram in the second stage and are co2 safe but the fitting is male and an adapter cost around £20 and regs can be bought new for around £45-65 from welding suppliers