How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor. - Page 47

LQT · 07/13/2017, 10:54 AM

Thank you! Although after doing a bunch of mental gymnastics, I may just go with the Dennerle check valve to thebubble counter on the GEO.

solitude127 · 07/13/2017, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LQT

Thank you! Although after doing a bunch of mental gymnastics, I may just go with the Dennerle check valve to thebubble counter on the GEO.

That's what I'm using. So far so good.

greengeco82 · 07/13/2017, 04:55 PM

What size are the threads on the metering valve are people using? 1/8 or 1/4"? I want to make sure a bubble counter screws right onto it.

LQT · 07/14/2017, 02:10 AM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

What size are the threads on the metering valve are people using? 1/8 or 1/4"? I want to make sure a bubble counter screws right onto it.

In reading earlier in the thread, it looks like you'll need 1/8" mnpt to screw into the base of the bubble counter.

solitude127 · 07/14/2017, 08:42 AM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

What size are the threads on the metering valve are people using? 1/8 or 1/4"? I want to make sure a bubble counter screws right onto it.

my metering valve had a tube adapter and it need a fitting to become NPT. The part number is SS-2-TA-7-2. My metering valve is SS-SS2-A-SL

greengeco82 · 07/15/2017, 03:39 PM

Thanks LQT and Solitude. Things just got a little more complicated when photobucket pulled all of the pics and I'm 1/4 way into my build.

This should work right?
https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/...l?part=B-SS2-A
Low flow. 1/8" NPT. I just need to get a 1/8 to 1/4 adapter to go into the burkert?

solitude127 · 07/15/2017, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

Thanks LQT and Solitude. Things just got a little more complicated when photobucket pulled all of the pics and I'm 1/4 way into my build.

This should work right?
https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/...l?part=B-SS2-A
Low flow. 1/8" NPT. I just need to get a 1/8 to 1/4 adapter to go into the burkert?

Yes, that valve will work. It's the same as mine but in brass. And yes, you'll need to reduce down to 1/8". I reduced at the elbow. Part number is SS-4-RSE-2

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Zaffor · 07/25/2017, 03:07 PM

On the hunt for 2 SS regulators for me and a friend. Give me a shout out if you run across one pls. I have been scouring ebay and there is a whole bunch. Im trying to single out SS dual stage only by cross referencing part numbers on airgas or other websites.
Thx!

Chris155hp · 07/25/2017, 08:39 PM

can anyone help me fine a SS dual stage regulator. having trouble finding one that would work well for a Ca Reactor

greengeco82 · 07/25/2017, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Zaffor

On the hunt for 2 SS regulators for me and a friend. Give me a shout out if you run across one pls. I have been scouring ebay and there is a whole bunch. Im trying to single out SS dual stage only by cross referencing part numbers on airgas or other websites.
Thx!

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Originally Posted by Chris155hp

can anyone help me fine a SS dual stage regulator. having trouble finding one that would work well for a Ca Reactor

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

This is one I wish I would have bought, instead I have been piecing together one.
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Swagelok-Stain...257Ciid%253A12

Zaffor · 07/27/2017, 09:54 AM

I was looking for diy to actually build it

That is a nice reg nonetheless!

greengeco82 · 07/28/2017, 10:49 PM

Anyone know the difference between the Burkert 6011 and the Burkert 0200? This stainless one on eBay looks pretty nice and ready to go with power cord. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-SS...%257Ciid%253A1

scuzy · 07/28/2017, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

Anyone know the difference between the Burkett 6011 and the Burkett 0200? This stainless one on eBay looks pretty nice and ready to go with power cord. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-SS...%257Ciid%253A1

That's the burkert

greengeco82 · 07/28/2017, 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

That's the burkert

the one in the link actually isn't the 6011 it's an 0200. Think it will still work just as good?

scuzy · 07/28/2017, 11:52 PM

The description is 6011. At least that's there one I bought.

solitude127 · 07/29/2017, 09:37 AM

That's the same one I bought too and have been using with no issues

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LQT · 07/29/2017, 11:12 AM

I bought the solenoid in that link too. Should be coming next week... let's hope it works okay.

LQT · 07/29/2017, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by scuzy

The description is 6011. At least that's there one I bought.

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Originally Posted by solitude127

That's the same one I bought too and have been using with no issues

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Alright guys, now I'm over thinking this. So you guys also bought the Burkert solenoid from this link.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/282317389381

Ended up getting the 0200a instead of the 6011a solenoid valve, and everything worked out okay? I'm hoping so, cuz mine should be coming in a week from this seller who has clearly mislabeled his item for sale.

greengeco82 · 07/30/2017, 03:49 AM

Me too LQT. His labeling is misleading. I just bought one today since everyone said it was a good one to get. The pics show 0200, but the title says 6011.

LQT · 07/30/2017, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by greengeco82

Me too LQT. His labeling is misleading. I just bought one today since everyone said it was a good one to get. The pics show 0200, but the title says 6011.

Good news. In my infinite OCD, I just PM'd Alanle and he reassured me that the Burkert 0200a solenoid valve that we all got will work fine for our purposes. I feel much better now!

solitude127 · 07/30/2017, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by LQT

Good news. In my infinite OCD, I just PM'd Alanle and he reassured me that the Burkert 0200a solenoid valve that we all got will work fine for our purposes. I feel much better now!

Did he say what the difference is? I've had no issues and yes, mine has 0200 label on it

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LQT · 07/30/2017, 03:55 PM

He did not elaborate, but him saying it would work in his PM is good enough for me! Also, in digging further before I sent him a PM, I saw an old thread on the Plants forum (with broken picture links cuz Photobucket sux

) where it looked like he bought a lot of 25 of the 0200a solenoid valves to use for some of his builds so I don't feel so sketched out anymore.

solitude127 · 07/30/2017, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LQT

He did not elaborate, but him saying it would work in his PM is good enough for me! Also, in digging further before I sent him a PM, I saw an old thread on the Plants forum (with broken picture links cuz Photobucket sux

) where it looked like he bought a lot of 25 of the 0200a solenoid valves to use for some of his builds so I don't feel so sketched out anymore.

Thanks for the info.

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LQT · 07/30/2017, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lyscer

Everything appeared to work fine for 9 months or so then this started happening; I think that the solenoid is working (When I power cycle it the bubbles will slowly stop as the pressure in the line lowers (which is the other reason I think that this may be a check valve issue)

Curious if you ever got this sorted out? I pretty much used your parts list from earlier in this thread as a template for my regulator build and will also be running a GEO reactor as well.

LQT · 08/03/2017, 01:39 PM

Hey guys, I have a Swagelok ss-ss4-a-vh metering valve. I'm trying to figure out how to make the CO2 tubing connection to it. Unfortunately, Photobucket is keeping everyone's photos hostage so I can't reference the build instruction photos on the first page. I read that you could attach a port connector to the metering valve, so I got the ss-401-pc, it's a 1/4" port connector. If I use that it looks like I'll have to stretch the CO2 line a good bit to get the tubing to go over it. However, when I look at the available photos on this thread, it looks like the CO2 tubing goes neatly into a "tube retaining nut". How is the CO2 tubing being held in?

07/13/2017, 10:54 AM	#1151
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Thank you! Although after doing a bunch of mental gymnastics, I may just go with the Dennerle check valve to thebubble counter on the GEO. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

07/13/2017, 04:55 PM	#1153
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	What size are the threads on the metering valve are people using? 1/8 or 1/4"? I want to make sure a bubble counter screws right onto it. __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood

07/15/2017, 03:39 PM	#1156
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	Thanks LQT and Solitude. Things just got a little more complicated when photobucket pulled all of the pics and I'm 1/4 way into my build. This should work right? https://www.swagelok.com/en/catalog/...l?part=B-SS2-A Low flow. 1/8" NPT. I just need to get a 1/8 to 1/4 adapter to go into the burkert? __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood Last edited by greengeco82; 07/15/2017 at 03:51 PM.

07/28/2017, 10:49 PM	#1162
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	Anyone know the difference between the Burkert 6011 and the Burkert 0200? This stainless one on eBay looks pretty nice and ready to go with power cord. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brand-New-SS...%257Ciid%253A1 __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood Last edited by greengeco82; 07/28/2017 at 11:12 PM.

07/28/2017, 11:52 PM	#1165
scuzy Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 6,499	How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor. The description is 6011. At least that's there one I bought.

07/25/2017, 03:07 PM	#1158
Zaffor Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 418	On the hunt for 2 SS regulators for me and a friend. Give me a shout out if you run across one pls. I have been scouring ebay and there is a whole bunch. Im trying to single out SS dual stage only by cross referencing part numbers on airgas or other websites. Thx!

07/25/2017, 08:39 PM	#1159
Chris155hp Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Miami FL Posts: 434	can anyone help me fine a SS dual stage regulator. having trouble finding one that would work well for a Ca Reactor

07/27/2017, 09:54 AM	#1161
Zaffor Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Miami Posts: 418	I was looking for diy to actually build it That is a nice reg nonetheless!

07/29/2017, 09:37 AM	#1166
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07/29/2017, 11:12 AM	#1167
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	I bought the solenoid in that link too. Should be coming next week... let's hope it works okay. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

07/30/2017, 03:49 AM	#1169
greengeco82 Reefer Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pittsburg, CA Posts: 584	Me too LQT. His labeling is misleading. I just bought one today since everyone said it was a good one to get. The pics show 0200, but the title says 6011. __________________ Budget reefing is a pipe dream. Current Tank Info: 190 gallon DSA mixed reef, 2 X 250W metal halides, 2 X 80w T5's, SRO 3000 skimmer, and a few other goodies under the hood

07/30/2017, 03:55 PM	#1172
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	He did not elaborate, but him saying it would work in his PM is good enough for me! Also, in digging further before I sent him a PM, I saw an old thread on the Plants forum (with broken picture links cuz Photobucket sux ) where it looked like he bought a lot of 25 of the 0200a solenoid valves to use for some of his builds so I don't feel so sketched out anymore. __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge

08/03/2017, 01:39 PM	#1175
LQT Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Fairfield, CT Posts: 1,516	Hey guys, I have a Swagelok ss-ss4-a-vh metering valve. I'm trying to figure out how to make the CO2 tubing connection to it. Unfortunately, Photobucket is keeping everyone's photos hostage so I can't reference the build instruction photos on the first page. I read that you could attach a port connector to the metering valve, so I got the ss-401-pc, it's a 1/4" port connector. If I use that it looks like I'll have to stretch the CO2 line a good bit to get the tubing to go over it. However, when I look at the available photos on this thread, it looks like the CO2 tubing goes neatly into a "tube retaining nut". How is the CO2 tubing being held in? __________________ - Leon (aka - Water Dog) Deep Blue 57 Edge ATI Acro Garden Build Thread http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?p=25573384#post25573384 Current Tank Info: DeepBlue 57 Edge