What co2 regulators is everyone using?

[bubbaque]

I am looking for a regulator and wanted to know what opinions people had on the regulators they were using.

 

[Dr. Reef]

I have been using the electronic bubble counter regulator made by co2 Carbondoser.
I have been pretty happy.

 

[Breakthecycle2]

I know there are better ones, but I have an aquamaxx and love it.

 

[csb123]

Carbondoser all the way! It's and investment but give you great control...set and forget.

 

[Budman's Corals]

agreed with the electronic one.. use to use one but went back to 2 part.

 

[lilchris_357]

I built my regulator with a high end needle valve. Awesome control of your bubble count, plus no electronic parts to fail. I used examples from the "How to build a C02 regulator thread" to build. They can be pricey depending on your taste but I think I spend about $150 to build it. I used Ebay to get most of the parts.

 

[Water Dog]

I'm currently building a DIY custom Matheson regulator from Alanle's "How to build..." RC thread as well. Alanle has been very quick to answer any questions I've had. I'm just waiting on the Burkert solenoid and stainless steel cga-320 fitting to come in. My build will end up being cheaper than the Carbondoser and will be composed of a high end dual stage regulator with industrial and lab grade precision stainless steel parts. Getting this built is definitely a satisfying DIY project for sure. I'll post pictures when I finish it.

Also (shameless plug) if anyone is interested in building their own, I have a spare BNIB Airgas nickel plated brass dual stage regulator ready to be DIY'd. :D

 

[bubbaque]

Thanks, I ended up purchasing the carbondoser.

 

[bblumberg]

I bought one from Alan Le and also picked up a couple of surplus 2-stage CO2 regulators to DIY for the aquarium. My old Milwaukee regulator still works reasonably well (11 years old), but the adjustment is very tricky and it is not suitable for more than a planted tank. I may upgrade the metering valve on that one, too.

Bruce

 

[Water Dog]

Just put her together today...

CO2 Regulator 1

CO2 Regulator 2[/url

[url=https://flic.kr/p/WcByF7]CO2 Regulator 3[/url]

 

[silaug]

hi what is the neddle valv, low flow or medium flow thanks

 

[ca1ore]

Leon, that looks really slick. I've been using the Milwaukee one for close to 20 years. Keep waiting for it to break so I can buy the 'better' carbon doser ;). Ironically, I bought the on eI have from aquarium plants (before they had the doser).

 

[Water Dog]

hi what is the neddle valv, low flow or medium flow thanks

That is a low flow metering valve. For Swagelok stainless steel metering valves, you’re looking for part numbers SS-SS4 (1/4”) or SS-SS2 (1/8”).

Leon, that looks really slick. I've been using the Milwaukee one for close to 20 years. Keep waiting for it to break so I can buy the 'better' carbon doser ;). Ironically, I bought the on eI have from aquarium plants (before they had the doser).

Thanks Simon! :) It was really fun and quite the learning experience putting it together. I have since been able to walk some people through the process on both here and on RC. I’ve seen your basement support system and your incredible DIY skills first hand so building one would probably be child’s play for you! :D

 

[silaug]

Thanks, I m on the way to put one together. Just received my matheson.dual stage regulator.

 

[rossco]

Reef Fanatic, rock solid for 10 years now.

 

[Livinlocal]

Thanks, I ended up purchasing the carbondoser.

You won’t regret it one bit. The controllability is amazing

 

[bubbaque]

You won’t regret it one bit. The controllability is amazing

This thread is a year old. It has been working well.

 

[Livinlocal]

Hahahahaha I didn’t even notice because of everyone else posting in it today.

 

[bblumberg]

I bought a two-stage regulator with low flow valve and solenoid from Alan Le. Working very nicely.

 

[Water Dog]

Alan is awesome! He was very responsive via PMs on the other forum and answered the myriad of questions I had throughout my build process.