CO2 flow

[Reefrubble]

What type of valve do you use to control CO2 flow on your calcium reactor? Do you use a needle valve,or some other type of valve. I know there are other types of flow regulators, can anyone please tell me what they are?

[Geoff]

most people use needle valves. they are very precise in the amount of air that they will let in.

G~

[Reefrubble]

Thanks Geoff,

I need to find a place in the Tampa Bay area where I can buy one. Not a place to order one, but some place that stocks this item. I need it today if at all possible.

[grazhopr]

mmmm......Anyone's opinion on this regulator I just found ?!
I've seen other places sell them for $140 plus.
It seems like a good deal !

[grazhopr]

oops....here's the link: http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/...tail/iid/11380

[Reefrubble]

grazhoper,

That looks like a good set up to me. I just need the needle valve, and I would like to find it locally. That looks like a very good price for the whole set up.

[tdwyatt]

Check in the yellow pages for a welding supply shop. Most shops have this stuff, and if you have a milwalkee or other high end regulator, they will have repair/replacement parts. Most welding supply shops will be able to swap you a full tank for an empty tank of CO2 at a reasonable price as well.

[Reefrubble]

tdwyatt,

Tanks, I did check with the welding supply in me area, and they don't stock needle valves. There is only one welding supply in my area. I do appreciate the suggestion ,it is something that I might have over looked.