CO2 Regulator Deluxe - Dual Gauge, Solenoid, Bubble Counter
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Great Regulator
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SULEYMAN WILSON
Excellent!
Posted: 7/3/2012 from LANCASTER, CA UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
So far, i am very happy with this regulator. Needle is very precise on the bubble counter. it is used with a controller on a dual chamber calcium reactor and is working great.
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Inconsistent Results
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JEFF DROBICK
Unsatisfactory
Posted: 11/21/2011 from LIVERMORE, CA UNITED STATES
1.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I have owned 3 of these regulators over a period of 7 years. At times they work great - bubble count is consistent and adjusts at a rate appropriate for a reactor. However, I have had many issues with them - difficulty keeping the bubble count, sealing properly on the tank as the provided teflon washer tends to bind up on the collar, etc. Once this one fails I'm moving to an alternate one for sure. I would try another one.
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Solenoid failed OPEN
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ykreef
Below Average
Posted: 9/22/2011 from UNITED STATES
1.5
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
Less than 8 weeks after I installed this regulator, I come home to find that the matreial in the reactor is turning to mush and the ph in the reactor is dangerously low at 5.2. My controller was doing its job (the solenoid was OFF, I verified carefully), yet CO2 was escaping. Lousy design to fail OPEN like that. I need to find another brand.
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co2 regulator
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EDO
Unsatisfactory
Posted: 2/7/2010 from OXNARD, CA UNITED STATES
1.0
5
Experience Level:
Beginner
Comments:
had the CO2 system running for only 8 hours and then a catastrophic failure happened. CO2 gas started to rapidly escape from the unused sealed port,burst disk, on the pressure regulator. the tank was filled to 2300 psi, not sure if that is too high of pressure.
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Mixed bag!
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Lexamorphous
Below Average
Posted: 11/4/2009
2.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Regulator works fine but the needle valve is not precise enough for my needs and was disappointed with it. Will be swapping it out. No instructions were provided with the purchase -- you have to start these things according to a certain procedure or you can damage the unit -- particularly the low pressure gauge.
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CO2 regulator with solenoid
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Helostoma
Average
Posted: 9/27/2009 from CA, USA
3.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
Got this regulator running for about 2 years now. It controls the flow of CO2 for my low pressure CO2 system for my planted fresh water tank. Give it only "average" stars due two problems:
- accidentally blew out the low pressure gauge - there's no protection so be careful and read the instructions!!! But anyhow it still works for my purposes.
- the solenoid failed once (soon after I had it installed) to close so pH in the fish tank was dropping dangerously. Thankfully I caught this in time.
Overall I'm happy though and still would recommend the product.
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Very Good
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MAT S.
Great
Posted: 9/10/2009 from SAINT PAUL, MN UNITED STATES
4.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I've only had the regulator for a few weeks now but I am glad I got this one. It took a good day or so to dial in the bubble rate so be patient. Very easy to setup, no leaks, and a consistent injection rate. I'm very picky about giving 5 stars but this one came close.
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CO2 Regulator
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STEVEN JESTIS
Excellent!
Posted: 8/11/2009 from COPPELL, TX UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
This is the third CO2 Regulator I have owned/used, and I believe the best one. The dual controls for adjusting the flow provide outstanding control, and the solonoid is not only lighted but remains cool to the touch at all times. I have no problem recommending this unit.
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Good
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MJH
Excellent!
Posted: 1/20/2009 from LAS VEGAS, NV UNITED STATES
5.0
5
Experience Level:
Expert
Comments:
I'm on my 4th year of use wih this regulator and I have not adjusted it anytime in recent memory. They are rather fragile and should be handled carefully, also too much CO2 pressure can blow them out and they will not work properly. Make sure you follow the directions.
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A Piece of Junk
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Cybermeez
Unsatisfactory
Posted: 1/1/2009 from NEW YORK, NY UNITED STATES
1.0
5
Experience Level:
Intermediate
Comments:
I've had this regulator for 6 months and have never been able to get it dialed in. Just when I think the bubble count is stable I go back to check it and the CO2 flow has dropped so practically no bubbles are coming out. I tweak the needle valve a little and the bubbles start up again. I go back to check it the next day only to discover no bubbles again. I've gone through this endless cycle over and over and it's led to two bleaching events in my tank. I bought this regulator because other reefers said it was one of the best and most reliable on the market. That has definitely not been my experience and I'm done with this product!
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