WTB:quality dual stage regulator, solenoid, needle valve, bubble counter &check valve

[MarMar]

Hi everyone,

As you can see I am VERY new to the forum. I have been trying to research a better replacement to my (inconsistent and now non-functioning) Milwaukee setup that has left me very disappointed and unfortunately many fish dead. I have learned a lot now that I have found the holy grail of planted tank forums, barrreport.com. I have researched the individual components all day and the cost of quality is adding up too fast. I was hoping someone here had an extra setup they no longer needed. Whats a couple years old going to matter when it's meant to last a lifetime right? If you have a fair deal, I am all ears.

Thanks,
Marcus

 

[chad320]

Check valves can be bought for a dollar and bubble counters are over rated if you can hold the tube underwater. I have a Fabco needle and nipple that fits a clippard solenoid for next to nothing if you cant find one. PM me an offer.

 

[Left C]

I have most of those items, MarMar. Not assembled and either in new or mint condition. PM me if interested. Some of my parts will work with chad320's too.

 

[MarMar]

After reading so much about what you guys have researched, I decided to go new. Somehow I got hooked on getting specific parts and making my own custom rig. It will be a fun project and the result will be something accurate and reliable. Farewell Milwaukee setup! Thanks for the offer Chad and all of your advice Left C! Thread no longer needed.

 

[Left C]

You have some very nice, first class equipment. Will you post pictures of your build in Anthony's (DarkBlade48's) CO2/regulator sticky?

There are one of two things that you will need. You will either need a vice and a wrench or you will need to know how to lock two wrenches together to remove a very tight piece from the regulator while standing on it. Also, without the vice, you will need to be a contortionist to remove that part with your two locked wrenches. LOL ... hahahah

You should of seen me the first time. I was laughing at myself. Vices rule now!

Oh, I forgot to ask. How much was your Ideal V52-1-12 Vernier handle needle valve?

 

[MarMar]

I will definitely show some pics on Darkblade's thread. Please let me know which piece needs to be removed. I do have a vice but the regulator is being made now so maybe I could tell them to not put the particular part in. Is it the outlet?

 

[Left C]

It is the stock outlet that needs to be removed.

This is where you put the 1/4" NPT x 1/8" NPT adapter.