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Ran into some problems.
I have this and this doesn't fit here but fits here, but doesnt go here Looks like I need this instead I bought my first B-400-R-2 off an ebayer in England, took a month to get to me. For some reason i though maybe they use a different thread standard there. So I bought a second one from Swagelok in Fremont. The part is $4 and the shipping was $18.(cost more than the regulator). I will have two new reducers for sale if the 1/8" to 1/8" non reducer tube fitting is what will allow me to connect the bubble counter. Last edited by Farkwar; 02/24/2015 at 10:17 AM. |
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My pics are blowing up the page I cant figure out how to shrink those images using tags. Unless its an attachment. Last edited by Farkwar; 02/24/2015 at 10:30 AM. |
02/24/2015, 10:28 AM | #154 |
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How to build a CO2 regulator for your calcium reactor.
B-2-ta-1-2 is the correct part. I have it and can trade with you for the b-400-r-2. This is how it looks:
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Ugh, so the part number in the first post is wrong? I just ordered this piece last week, it is being delivered today.
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Do you guys prefer the DICI bubble counter? From the reviews I've read, they can leak like a sieve... Wasn't sure if there was a better alternative. I bought both B-2-ta-1-2 and b-400-r-2, so I can hook direct to tubing or go the bubble counter route. I have a bubble counter on my reactor, but think if prefer one on the regulator as well, so long as I can find a quality one.
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I'm using the fluval bubble counter. It's really easy to refill the water. You need to put a check valve on each tube to prevent the back flow when co2 system is off. http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-88g-CO2.../dp/B004GCPM6K |
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That regulator has a missing gauge cover. Good thing about it is it comes with a cga660 inlet nipple. All you have to replace is the cga320 nut and reuse the nipple. |
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are there any decent solenoids besides the burkert 6011?
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So I finally got all my parts and put it together my Veriflo unit.
When testing it I had two problems, when I turn on the CO2 the HP gauge read about 750psi about normal. but the LP gauge read 160 psi, even though I had the pressure turned counterclockwise all the way, which reads decrease on the unit, so I assume that should give me the lowest setting, when I turned it clockwise (increase) the pressure looked to go up. Also the solenoid would not turn on/open up when I had it hooked up. I tested before I put it together and it worked fine, After I took the regulator off the CO2 cylinder and took off the solenoid it worked fine.
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Perhaps the initial pressure was set too high and caused it to fail? I know the Burkert I have has a working pressure of 115 PSI. Did you try to release the pressure under the LP to have it drop within workable range?
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If it wasn't turned down all the way to begin with, you released the 165 PSI against the 115 PSI rated Solenoid, which would have either kept it open if you had it open, or closed if you had it closed. Even if you closed the pressure release to the LP gauge the initial pressure would have been trapped if the solenoid was closed or you never opened the Metering valve. Does that make sense? So you'd have to release that initial pressure spike to have it work properly, by both opening the solenoid and the metering valve. Now that you have taken the regulator off, you shouldn't have that built pressure and if you start with the LP gauge all the way down, you can open it to the desired pressure and have the solenoid functioning properly.
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The Burkert solenoid has been proven by many hobbyists. It will not give you any issue.
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All is good now. I think that what ct_vol wrote is what must have happened. I put it back together and tried again, this time the LP gauge stared at zero and I was able to bring it up by turning the knob. Also the solenoid is working fine now too.
Thanks for all the help, this is one fine regulator now!
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Are the Hoke 1300 series called Mille-Mite?
What model numbers are we looking for?
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http://1drv.ms/1DwX3dr Just came! This thing is a BEAST! I could not believe how big it is... That's what she said.. lol. Seriously this thing looks like a monster. I think I am going to have to get a new CO2 tank my 10lb looks to small. Off to ordering more parts now. I really like the look of the whitey ss meter valve but cant seem to find that anywhere. Let me know if you guys run into any.. Last edited by dantdodge; 02/26/2015 at 10:19 PM. |
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I still need to get the rest of my parts. I think next is going to be the cga 320 ss, and the 6011 burkert
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