What else do I need for my regulator? - Equipment

will5 · 09-16-2009, 07:19 PM

This is what I have- http://www.beveragefactory.com/draft...egulator.shtml

I also have a jbj bubble counter. Everything else is just like it is in the pic. Oh and there is plumber's tape around where the threads of the gauges.

I am going to need a solenoid and I am going to get a Fabco needle valve. What else do I need? I also don't need top of the line stuff just as long as it works right.

Thanks for the help.

NeonFlux · 09-18-2009, 10:48 PM

Some brass check valves, co2 tubing, and some diffusion methods.

armedbiggiet · 09-20-2009, 12:52 AM

silicon tubes are the best.

jcali10 · 09-21-2009, 02:15 AM

You will need fittings:
1. 1/4" male NPT to 1/8" female NPT fitting, you can pick up at a Lowes or HD
2. 1/8" male to male NPT fitting, you will also find this at a Lowes or HD
3. Clippard 2CPF-PKG, 1/8" NPT to #10-32 female reducer (goes on the output of the solenoid)
4. Clippard - 11752-1 PKG Brass Barb Fitting - 1/8" I.D.
5. Clippard Polyurethane Tubing - URH1-0804-CLT-050
6. and maybe some Oatey Joint Compound or teflon tape

You already have the regulator, solenoid, check valve and bubble counter. I think this should do it.

Left C · 09-23-2009, 10:45 PM

You can order OAD's after regulator kit with the Fabco needle valve upgrade and delete the JBJ bubble counter. This will give you all the parts that you need to build your regulator for ~$65 plus shipping.
http://oregonaquadesign.vstore.ca/pr...e/co2-co2-kits

You will need some tubing and a check valve as well. Many people use CO2 tubing and Clippard brass check valves. If you are on a budget, you can use other tubing and a plastic check valve. Just keep an eye on them.

OAD has the CO2 tubing and the brass check valves if you decide to get them.

bosmahe1 · 09-24-2009, 07:25 AM

OregonAquaDesign is awesome. The prices are quite reasonable. I ordered two brass parts from another source that charged me $8.00 for 2 pieces and $11.00 for shipping. They are 24 miles away. OAD sent me the fabco valve and various brass parts from Oregon to Virginia for $6.00.

Industrial type sources may charge less for parts but might get you on the shipping charges.

OADs parts and shipping prices are quite reasonable.