This regulator looks cool

[Nolapete]

http://www.aquaticeco.com/index.cfm/fuseaction/product.detail/iid/22044

[DarkSoul]

thats pro man. Id buy it if i needed one :)

[Native American]

I purchased a pair of these for $68 (got lucky on a clearance deal).

I changed the bubble counters for JBJ units with integrated check valves.

These Milwaukee regulators are fairly difficult to get a good, steady and consistent bubble count (compared to other choices out there). Also, the regulated side gauge is not the right type for an aquarium. I'll be replacing them with 0-15psi gauges in the near future.

These regulators would be great if you had a MIG welding setup and needed to regulate shielding gas flow in the 5 to 20 cf/hr range, but knowing what I know now, they wouldn't be my first choice for my planted tanks. However, I've got them, so I just work at making them work.

If you want an optimized setup, you need to go here:

Great CO2 Regulators and Gear (http://www.bestaquariumregulator.com)

Tap a few of the vendors to help keep the site open, and select "CO2 stuff" on the menu on the upper left of the page.

v/r, N-A

[Nolapete]

Maybe Rex could incorporate a built-in bubble counter like it has. That would be cool. Already had that link, I've been sitting at my desk at work drooling for the past two days. LOL

[Nolapete]

Oh, and thanks for the heads up on the side gauge.

[Rex Grigg]

You will not see built in bubble counters on my rigs.

1. The only needle valve I could fit them to easily would be the Ideal
2. The other valves connections, 10-32, are not designed to take mechanical stress and are easily broken.

[FishyMatty]

I don't like having the bubble counter on the regulator. I run three tanks off 1 tanks and I need a bubble counter at each tank. Theres better regulators for the same price. Like I said they don't have the bubble counter built in and if you notice there is an on/off valve on the front and then a needle valve after the bubble counter. For what we do its better to go simple. That on/off valve would be plugged. You still have to turn the tank on, and I like regulators with electric solenoids built in so it could be hooked up to a timer.

[Nolapete]

I'm a plant nooblet...everything still looks so bright and shiny, but I'm speedily assimilating all of your most excellent knowledge.

[Nolapete]

Oh and btw Rex, I'm buying one of your regulators. I'm just pinging pennies to justify the ideal valve. A few more bumps on the noggin and I'll be ordering it.

[Rex Grigg]

Those Ideal valves are great valves. I'm glad I started offering them.

[Mgamer20o0]

once its set you shouldnt have to worry much about it. it might look nice but would get in the way i think. $110 for it isnt even a very good deal. seen them on other sites for $80 ish.