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pickle311
09/29/2006, 08:16 PM
title says it, I've got a Milwaukee that's about a year old and it's a complete pile of junk. The bubble counter started leaking so I tried to tighten it a little and it cracked. The worst part is that I can't get a consistant drip out of it. I will run for about 30 minutes just fine and then quit dripping after a couple of hours. I'm about to order a new regulator, guages, solenoid, and bubble counter and I'm looking for suggestions on a complete setup.
old salty
09/29/2006, 11:27 PM
Ah yes, the 'ol Milwaukee regulator dilemma. Spend your money and spend it wisely!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm
hipertec
09/30/2006, 12:44 AM
Im thinking about getting a new one too.. how about jbj? any good? or the gen x
pickle311
10/01/2006, 07:09 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8250415#post8250415 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty
Ah yes, the 'ol Milwaukee regulator dilemma. Spend your money and spend it wisely!!

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARIUMPLANTS_com_s_Co2_Regulator_The_BEST_p/co2-1.htm

this one does look interesting, they really hype it up. Do you use it? IF so I'm guessing you like it.
Lo0seR
10/01/2006, 08:08 AM
Best prices around....

http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/regulators.shtml
Phyxius
10/01/2006, 08:14 AM
pickle311
When I was looking for parts for my reactor I had a few PMs with old salty about parts and such and he recommended the one from aquarium plants to me also. I took his advice and bought it and glad I did. Well built, easy to use and has a better warranty than most. Buddy bought a Milwaukee one and the one from AP is much better made in my opinion.
It cost a little more but if it last longer will make up for itself in the long run. 3yr warranty vs 1 yr on the others.
old salty
10/01/2006, 08:45 AM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8255097#post8255097 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by pickle311
this one does look interesting, they really hype it up. Do you use it? IF so I'm guessing you like it.

Yes, I use the same one. The nicest feature is the clippard needle valves which allow small adjustments to the bubble count (use a screwdriver). The warranty is nice, too. I have a manifold as my planted FW tank gets CO2 as well. The bubble count of both is rock solid for the entire 10lb bottle of CO2 I use.

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a129/olsaltybastard/IMG_1174.jpg
pickle311
10/01/2006, 10:46 AM
I think you've sold me on it Old Salty, I will order it this week.
Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it.
old salty
10/01/2006, 11:01 AM
Your welcome!! Best of luck. Ever been to the SRV memorial? I LOVE Austin, TX. Such a nice city.
grigsy
10/01/2006, 11:37 AM
check www.customaquatic.com They have several fairly economical CO2 regulators.
pickle311
10/01/2006, 12:03 PM
<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8256069#post8256069 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by old salty
Your welcome!! Best of luck. Ever been to the SRV memorial? I LOVE Austin, TX. Such a nice city.

I'm pretty ashamed to admit it, but I have yet to visit the SRV memorial. It's really sad that I havent been being a Stevie Ray fan and a huge music fan in general. I've only been in Austin for 2 years and I love it here.
gman19
10/01/2006, 02:23 PM
Just ordered and installed this one...

http://www.reefexotics.com/regulator.htm

It was pretty nicely priced and seems to work well and consistantly for the first 3 weeks anyway.