what brand?

[stoney1118]

ive gotta buy a reg and solonoid for my co2 bottle to replace the one I have. I see several brands for sale, are some better than others, what do you reccomend? the reason I have to buy a new one is because I caught the one I have sticking on ocassion. it scared the crap outta me so I wanna a good replacement!

 

[mockery]

Not the cheapest by any means but this one is suppose to be the best on the market.

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AquariumPlants_com_s_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm">http://www.aquariumplants.com/AquariumPlants_com_s_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm</a>

Doesn't need a bubble counter just count flashes. Also nice is that it has a 3 year warranty.

 

[stoney1118]

Mockery;584106 wrote: Not the cheapest by any means but this one is suppose to be the best on the market.

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AquariumPlants_com_s_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm">http://www.aquariumplants.com/AquariumPlants_com_s_Electronic_Co2_Regulator_p/co2.htm</a>

Doesn't need a bubble counter just count flashes. Also nice is that it has a 3 year warranty.[/QUOTE]
nice, thanks for the info, so if i understand the website info correctly, i can get the non lcd model for 189$ ? right? thats not bad at all if its the case

 

[mojo]

Yup- that's correct. Oz has one of these, and appears to work well.

 

[snowmansnow]

is what i would recommend

 

[stoney1118]

ok awesome, thanks guys, im about to order!

 

[acroholic]

BUT........the good old school CO2 reg with solenoid works very well also at $99. I have one I've used for years. Our Sponsors may stock this as well.

 

[hnguyen]

I run a reefanatic and brass check valve and never had a problem. Love it!! And it was only $150

 

[rbredding]

Acroholic;584447 wrote: BUT........the good old school CO2 reg with solenoid works very well also at $99. I have one I've used for years. Our Sponsors may stock this as well.

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2080">http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2080</a>[/QUOTE]


I've got the "traditional" version also.. I think mine was made by pacific imports (maybe?)
[IMG]http://reefwarehouse.com/octopus-m-37.html?page=2&sort=3a">http://reefwarehouse.com/octopus-m-37.html?page=2&sort=3a</a>

 

[stoney1118]

thanks guys, ive got the regular old co2 reg and solonoid but when the solonoid clicks and shuts off the co2 keeps on comeing! so you can see how this has kinda got my attention!

 

[stoney1118]

Acroholic;584447 wrote: BUT........the good old school CO2 reg with solenoid works very well also at $99. I have one I've used for years. Our Sponsors may stock this as well.

http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2080">http://www.aquacave.com/detail.aspx?ID=2080</a>[/QUOTE]
thanks dave thats an awesome deal and very tempting but the darn things on backorder! :doh:

 

[rbredding]

stoney1118;584470 wrote: thanks guys, ive got the regular old co2 reg and solonoid but when the solonoid clicks and shuts off the co2 keeps on comeing! so you can see how this has kinda got my attention!

the plunger isn't seating properly, remove the solenoid and see if there is any build up or possibly a broken spring on your existing setup..


btw, solenoids can be replaced, typically for less than $30

 

[stoney1118]

yeah thats what i was thinking! im going to start disecting that bad boy tonight! the reg prob needs to be serviced as well, local dive shop said they could make it new!