LeftC is going to detail out a lot more info here about the various parts, and where to get them etc, but this is well worth the read.
It'll save you a lot of $, help understand the issues with the COI2 equipment, you will be a master and be able to help most anyone in the future that wants CO2, concerned about cost or other issues, and the parts should last a lifetime, the solenoid is about the part that might not make it 10-30 years.
I suggest using these or the lock down screw caps:
SS-2-HC-1-2 1/8 in. Male NPT, 1/8 in. Hose ID Price: $5.64
The single bard ends are poor IME as well.
A very good tight fit is required or a lock down seal, the item above mentioned by jonny_ftm has both.
Each piece of the system needs good careful examination. Do not take short cuts.
Once you have each and every part, then you do not have worry about again.
The Nupro with the dials already on them are the best IME. The dial gives you a nice reference so you can adjust the flow slowly and recall where you where at prior. This is a very nice feature that is lacking on the ideal valves.
LeftC, you might see if those dials are available for the Nuporos/Swagelok's and the ideals.
They are pretty helpful in adjusting up or down.
This can save some aquarist fish and reduce stress.
Either that, or start selling the 1/8" MPT Nupros with them on there
I'll pay 20$ + what you paid for those you just bought
Regards,
Tom Barr
It'll save you a lot of $, help understand the issues with the COI2 equipment, you will be a master and be able to help most anyone in the future that wants CO2, concerned about cost or other issues, and the parts should last a lifetime, the solenoid is about the part that might not make it 10-30 years.
I suggest using these or the lock down screw caps:
SS-2-HC-1-2 1/8 in. Male NPT, 1/8 in. Hose ID Price: $5.64
The single bard ends are poor IME as well.
A very good tight fit is required or a lock down seal, the item above mentioned by jonny_ftm has both.
Each piece of the system needs good careful examination. Do not take short cuts.
Once you have each and every part, then you do not have worry about again.
The Nupro with the dials already on them are the best IME. The dial gives you a nice reference so you can adjust the flow slowly and recall where you where at prior. This is a very nice feature that is lacking on the ideal valves.
LeftC, you might see if those dials are available for the Nuporos/Swagelok's and the ideals.
They are pretty helpful in adjusting up or down.
This can save some aquarist fish and reduce stress.
Either that, or start selling the 1/8" MPT Nupros with them on there
I'll pay 20$ + what you paid for those you just bought
Regards,
Tom Barr