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Unread 06/08/2017, 08:55 PM   #1126
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Yeah, with the 5 year warranty, if it goes kablooey just after the 5 year mark, it cost you about 55 bucks a year.


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Unread 06/08/2017, 09:04 PM   #1127
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55 a year is cheap in this hobby!!!


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Unread 06/09/2017, 12:28 PM   #1128
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55 a year is cheap in this hobby!!!
Yup, that's what I was thinking.
I mean it's still 55 bucks, but in the grand scheme not too bad and hopefully it either goes longer or dies WITHIN warranty.


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Unread 06/17/2017, 04:00 PM   #1129
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I cannot seem to find a good Burkert 6011 in stainless for less than about $100. Anyone know where to find this for a reasonable price?

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Unread 06/17/2017, 10:06 PM   #1130
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I cannot seem to find a good Burkert 6011 in stainless for less than about $100. Anyone know where to find this for a reasonable price?

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Unread 06/20/2017, 10:47 AM   #1131
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Here's reg on ebay if anyone is looking to build one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Airgas-TWO-S...8AAOSwXXxZQqhz


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Unread 06/22/2017, 09:44 AM   #1132
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Here's reg on ebay if anyone is looking to build one.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Airgas-TWO-S...8AAOSwXXxZQqhz
Thanks for the heads up! And the journey begins...


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Unread 06/22/2017, 10:22 AM   #1133
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Thanks for the heads up! And the journey begins...
Did you win it? $59, not too bad. I almost bid on it just to have a spare.


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Unread 06/22/2017, 10:24 AM   #1134
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Did you win it? $59, not too bad. I almost bid on it just to have a spare.
Yup! I'll probably be picking your brain as I go along since we essentially have almost the same regulators.


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Unread 06/22/2017, 10:41 AM   #1135
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Yup! I'll probably be picking your brain as I go along since we essentially have almost the same regulators.
No problem. But off the bat, the reg has a valve on the bottom side and to have the solenoid clear it you'll need SS-4-HLN-250 or SS-4-HLN-300 depending on how you want to set it up.


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Unread 06/22/2017, 11:01 AM   #1136
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I noticed the valve in the pictures. Thanks for the heads up on the extra parts. For some reason though, I feel like I read way earlier in this thread that such valves may be removed. Then again, that could be my imagination after reading this entire thread over the last few days.


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Unread 06/22/2017, 11:56 AM   #1137
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I noticed the valve in the pictures. Thanks for the heads up on the extra parts. For some reason though, I feel like I read way earlier in this thread that such valves may be removed. Then again, that could be my imagination after reading this entire thread over the last few days.
I think I remember reading that too. If you can find it, can you post it on here again?


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Unread 06/22/2017, 12:27 PM   #1138
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Will do. Once my regulator comes in, I'll go over this thread again and will link what I find.


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Unread 06/24/2017, 07:50 PM   #1139
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Well finally put it together....



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Unread 06/25/2017, 12:09 PM   #1140
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Looks good

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Unread 06/27/2017, 11:50 AM   #1141
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here's my finished product with a slight modification. On the outlet, I had to use a ss-4-hln-2.00 because there's a knob underneath the regulator that was hitting the solenoid. In the picture, it has the ss-4-hln-1.50 and it's too short. Another thing I'd change is the CGA connection. I went with the 2" version but because this reg has large gauges, the know for the CO2 has like 1/4" clearance.




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Unread 06/28/2017, 01:26 PM   #1142
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Been reading this thread and want to give building a regulator a try. Would this one work to keep the regulator setup as small as possible? https://www.ebay.com/itm/263025892584


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Unread 06/28/2017, 01:43 PM   #1143
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I have been using the check valve on my GEO reactor (came with it) but I find it is really hard to fine tune my bubble rate (swagelok SS-SS4-VH) meter valve. I use the corner of the nut on the valve as my turn locator so I know how many notches I turn the knob. Seems like I slowly tick it up 1 notch a day then it all of a sudden spews bubbles or has nothing coming out (in the bubble counter) think this is a check valve issue?


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Been reading this thread and want to give building a regulator a try. Would this one work to keep the regulator setup as small as possible? https://www.ebay.com/itm/263025892584
IDK for sure, but I think that's a single stage regulator. You want dual stage.


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Unread 06/28/2017, 08:44 PM   #1145
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I think you're right. I'll keep looking


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Unread 06/29/2017, 09:02 AM   #1146
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I have been using the check valve on my GEO reactor (came with it) but I find it is really hard to fine tune my bubble rate (swagelok SS-SS4-VH) meter valve. I use the corner of the nut on the valve as my turn locator so I know how many notches I turn the knob. Seems like I slowly tick it up 1 notch a day then it all of a sudden spews bubbles or has nothing coming out (in the bubble counter) think this is a check valve issue?
At the beginning, was everything working correctly then over time, this started happening? And is the solenoid working properly? If so, then it sounds like a check valve issue.


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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)


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Unread 06/29/2017, 12:05 PM   #1148
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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)
here's the check valve that I'm using and have heard nothing but good things about it
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For those using an integrated bubble counter / check valve on their regulators, what is the preferred brand?


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Unread 07/13/2017, 10:43 AM   #1150
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For those using an integrated bubble counter / check valve on their regulators, what is the preferred brand?
this is the one I've seen most people recommend
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