I have been looking for a Co2 system for my 20 Long for a while now.
Well Kids I took a risk on an auction a few days ago. I found a Victor 450D that had a Nupro valve already attached. It came from a National Laboratory.
I have been reading all the sticky notes on Co2 regs, valves, and solenoids for a while now, trying to find nuggets of info on decent hardware. I can't say that I found much in the way of affordable equipment in those threads, but it did help me know what I should be looking for. I have to thank a few of the members who's name kept popping up. (in no particular order) Matt.F, Maknwar, Left C, oldpunk, and I am sure I am forgetting some others. The info they posted has been invaluable to me so far in learning about all this. Thanks!
Now with all the groveling out of the way.
I have begun my quest of my very first build. Like the title, whats next?
Here is where I am right now.
I was not sure if the valve that was connected was going to be suitable. I bought a brand new Hoke [HASHTAG]#2331F2B[/HASHTAG], after receiving the regulator today and getting a chance to look up the valve it came with, I think I no longer need the Hoke. Provided that the Nupro is still good. Also the Victor came with a few swaglok fittings and a tube connecting the valve and the regulator. I have bought the CGA 320 from regulatortorchrepair.com to replace the CGA 580 it came with. The tube was slightly bent when I opened the box. The right gauge needs fixed or replaced. The body of it has been tweaked/ bent and the dial face is knocked/ bent inside of the casing.
What is the extra part sticking out of the regulator on the bottom? it says: relief do not alter 400.
I know that I need a solenoid, check valve, and probably all the pieces to connect them all.
Am I forgetting anything?
Price is always a concern. So I was hoping that maybe someone has spare or old parts I could buy to finish this build. Even if it is just a link to a good price, it would be appreciated.
I know the importance of the check valve, So I would like to get a swaglok if possible.
I also want reliability from the solenoid, I was thinking the Burkert 6011 [HASHTAG]#463938[/HASHTAG] recommended in the sticky.
I plan on contacting Reg and torch for replacement gauges.
I feel like I am over looking something though...
Either way I have a month or so to finish this build, during the dry start method outlined by Tom in a thread I read.
Thanks for reading and for the help!
Samual
Well Kids I took a risk on an auction a few days ago. I found a Victor 450D that had a Nupro valve already attached. It came from a National Laboratory.
I have been reading all the sticky notes on Co2 regs, valves, and solenoids for a while now, trying to find nuggets of info on decent hardware. I can't say that I found much in the way of affordable equipment in those threads, but it did help me know what I should be looking for. I have to thank a few of the members who's name kept popping up. (in no particular order) Matt.F, Maknwar, Left C, oldpunk, and I am sure I am forgetting some others. The info they posted has been invaluable to me so far in learning about all this. Thanks!
Now with all the groveling out of the way.
I have begun my quest of my very first build. Like the title, whats next?
Here is where I am right now.
I was not sure if the valve that was connected was going to be suitable. I bought a brand new Hoke [HASHTAG]#2331F2B[/HASHTAG], after receiving the regulator today and getting a chance to look up the valve it came with, I think I no longer need the Hoke. Provided that the Nupro is still good. Also the Victor came with a few swaglok fittings and a tube connecting the valve and the regulator. I have bought the CGA 320 from regulatortorchrepair.com to replace the CGA 580 it came with. The tube was slightly bent when I opened the box. The right gauge needs fixed or replaced. The body of it has been tweaked/ bent and the dial face is knocked/ bent inside of the casing.
What is the extra part sticking out of the regulator on the bottom? it says: relief do not alter 400.
I know that I need a solenoid, check valve, and probably all the pieces to connect them all.
Am I forgetting anything?
Price is always a concern. So I was hoping that maybe someone has spare or old parts I could buy to finish this build. Even if it is just a link to a good price, it would be appreciated.
I know the importance of the check valve, So I would like to get a swaglok if possible.
I also want reliability from the solenoid, I was thinking the Burkert 6011 [HASHTAG]#463938[/HASHTAG] recommended in the sticky.
I plan on contacting Reg and torch for replacement gauges.
I feel like I am over looking something though...
Either way I have a month or so to finish this build, during the dry start method outlined by Tom in a thread I read.
Thanks for reading and for the help!
Samual