whats the best needle valve and bubble counter. most expensive and best price product
- Thread starter iamvictor2k
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well bubble counter a no brainer you could make one you're self there pretty simpleto make. for needle valve if you don't want to buy any thing from those guys (i recommend it because there great guys) you should looks up the brands swagelok, Ideal, or Fabco metering valves. also you will probably need a Solenoid so you can put them it on a timer (much easier that way).
Give the dual stage regulator thread a read on my web site from LeftC.
Plenty of specific discussion and many post with pictures etc for the DIY person seeking top of the line CO2 equipment.
I use dual stage Victor regs, you are not going to get too much better, ebay often has good deals. Stick with dual stages.
Valves, Ideal and Swagelok are both good, I like the Swagelok and have 1 ideal as well to compare, not much difference really. I use vernier caliper adjusters on the Swageloks, makes keeping track and adjustments very precise.
I use most Tygon tubing, soft and thick walled.
See ebay also.
Gas tanks, local fire place sells them for 50$ filled and stamped for 5 years and refills.
Clippard solenoid valves are good, reasonable priced.
Reactors, diffusion methods, I use mostly needle wheel type. What good is a high grade CO2 without good diffusion and mixing? I use disc in high water flow regions in some tanks, I like the look I guess.
That + good high current in my tanks to mix the CO2 well.
Check for leaks etc a lot at first.
Save yourself about 100-200$ this way, get the best stuff, and know where and what each part does. Takes time etc to learn and all, but I think it's good if you are into using CO2 and plan on staying in the hobby a few years.
Should last 20-50 years also.
Regards,
Tom Barr
Plenty of specific discussion and many post with pictures etc for the DIY person seeking top of the line CO2 equipment.
I use dual stage Victor regs, you are not going to get too much better, ebay often has good deals. Stick with dual stages.
Valves, Ideal and Swagelok are both good, I like the Swagelok and have 1 ideal as well to compare, not much difference really. I use vernier caliper adjusters on the Swageloks, makes keeping track and adjustments very precise.
I use most Tygon tubing, soft and thick walled.
See ebay also.
Gas tanks, local fire place sells them for 50$ filled and stamped for 5 years and refills.
Clippard solenoid valves are good, reasonable priced.
Reactors, diffusion methods, I use mostly needle wheel type. What good is a high grade CO2 without good diffusion and mixing? I use disc in high water flow regions in some tanks, I like the look I guess.
That + good high current in my tanks to mix the CO2 well.
Check for leaks etc a lot at first.
Save yourself about 100-200$ this way, get the best stuff, and know where and what each part does. Takes time etc to learn and all, but I think it's good if you are into using CO2 and plan on staying in the hobby a few years.
Should last 20-50 years also.
Regards,
Tom Barr
ask the guy borntoluvfish? he is the one selling alder cones in Indiana... I was at his house other day.. he made his own, but i cant remember from what... super simple i think it cost him couple bucks... looks exact like one you would buy...
