What's the best Co2 regulator

woodworker1959 · 01/21/2007, 07:21 AM

I'm looking to replace my Co2 regulator what is the best quality regulator and where can you get it ?

ReefDent · 01/21/2007, 08:01 AM

I've had 2 Milwaukee regulators solenoids go out on me before trying the Reef Fanatic brand which some people had been saying good things about (definitely more expensive than one regulator, but definitely not two, lol...). In my opinion, the Reef Fanatic is a superior product.

The adjustment valve on the Reef Fanatic allows a much easier precision adjustment (much smoother) and the LED light showing when it is on is a great feature. One of the possible weak links on the Milwaukee is the bubble counter built in to the regulator, which could allow liquids to leak in, or on it while filling. One other benefit to the Reef Fanatic regulator is that the working pressure is preset, which means no adjustment there, or damaging a guage if you've cranked something wide open instead of shut.

That being said, there are quite a few people that have not had trouble with the Milwaukee.

www.phishybusiness.com and www.premiumaquatics.com carries both of them.

James

clutch · 01/21/2007, 08:04 AM

http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm

right here mate no troubles

Henry Bowman · 01/21/2007, 08:43 AM

After purchasing a regulat. I read several posts that state what Clutch posted. He's not the only one that has stated that the aqplants has the best regulator going.

phishlet · 01/21/2007, 03:45 PM

I have a JBJ on one reactor and a Milwaukee on another. Both work fine and are trouble free.

piscivorous · 01/22/2007, 12:55 PM

Any other opinions? I'd like to see more feedback on this subject......

woodworker1959 · 01/22/2007, 08:10 PM

Phishlet the JBJ reactor is their any way to reduce the pressure on the outlet of the regulator. My regulator says that it's factory set and the pressure is about 20# I would like to have it about 10#. Is your regulator adjustiable.

AZDesertRat · 01/22/2007, 08:36 PM

My Milwaukee has been flawless for almost 3 years now.

bigdaddyTank · 01/22/2007, 09:24 PM

http://www.rexgrigg.com/sale.html
Rex sell's nothing but the best stuff. Check out the planted tank forums.

Covey · 01/22/2007, 10:00 PM

I've using the Gen-X reg for two years works flawlessly. Easy to adjust needle valve, well built, chromed out, and the price is right.
http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=co2units

piscivorous · 01/22/2007, 10:11 PM

There seems to be quite a few "good" ones...how about ones that people have heard AREN'T so good???

01/21/2007, 07:21 AM	#1
woodworker1959 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Valley Stream Posts: 193	What's the best Co2 regulator I'm looking to replace my Co2 regulator what is the best quality regulator and where can you get it ?

01/21/2007, 08:01 AM	#2
ReefDent Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Mansfield, OH Posts: 417	I've had 2 Milwaukee regulators solenoids go out on me before trying the Reef Fanatic brand which some people had been saying good things about (definitely more expensive than one regulator, but definitely not two, lol...). In my opinion, the Reef Fanatic is a superior product. The adjustment valve on the Reef Fanatic allows a much easier precision adjustment (much smoother) and the LED light showing when it is on is a great feature. One of the possible weak links on the Milwaukee is the bubble counter built in to the regulator, which could allow liquids to leak in, or on it while filling. One other benefit to the Reef Fanatic regulator is that the working pressure is preset, which means no adjustment there, or damaging a guage if you've cranked something wide open instead of shut. That being said, there are quite a few people that have not had trouble with the Milwaukee. www.phishybusiness.com and www.premiumaquatics.com carries both of them. James __________________ Measure Twice and Cut Once!!! Current Tank Info: Amphiprion latezonatus!!! 75 gallon Oceanic Reef Ready + 150 gallon Rubbermaid sump and 30 gallon refugium; SPS, LPS, softies, crocea and maxima clams, assorted fish.

01/21/2007, 08:04 AM	#3
clutch Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 672	http://www.aquariumplants.com/AQUARI...ST_p/co2-1.htm right here mate no troubles __________________ Dave Current Tank Info: In wall 240, Deltec AP851, Tunze wavebox,Geo618

01/21/2007, 08:43 AM	#4
Henry Bowman Reefing since '87 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Allegheny Mountains of VA Posts: 2,162	After purchasing a regulat. I read several posts that state what Clutch posted. He's not the only one that has stated that the aqplants has the best regulator going. __________________ Have a good'un Current Tank Info: 90 gl SPS dominant / upgrade in the works

01/21/2007, 03:45 PM	#5
phishlet Premium Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,458	I have a JBJ on one reactor and a Milwaukee on another. Both work fine and are trouble free. __________________ (reef a quar i um) n: Water-filled enclosure where a constant supply of money is thrown. Current Tank Info: 350 gallon Hex; 8 gallon nano

01/22/2007, 12:55 PM	#6
piscivorous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Groton, N.Y. Posts: 801	Any other opinions? I'd like to see more feedback on this subject......

01/22/2007, 08:10 PM	#7
woodworker1959 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Valley Stream Posts: 193	Phishlet the JBJ reactor is their any way to reduce the pressure on the outlet of the regulator. My regulator says that it's factory set and the pressure is about 20# I would like to have it about 10#. Is your regulator adjustiable.

01/22/2007, 08:36 PM	#8
AZDesertRat Moved On Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: NW Phoenix Posts: 16,621	My Milwaukee has been flawless for almost 3 years now.

01/22/2007, 09:24 PM	#9
bigdaddyTank Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Shawnee, Ks Posts: 40	http://www.rexgrigg.com/sale.html Rex sell's nothing but the best stuff. Check out the planted tank forums.

01/22/2007, 10:00 PM	#10
Covey Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Davenport IA Posts: 2,018	I've using the Gen-X reg for two years works flawlessly. Easy to adjust needle valve, well built, chromed out, and the price is right. http://www.premiumaquatics.com/Merch..._Code=co2units

01/22/2007, 10:11 PM	#11
piscivorous Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Groton, N.Y. Posts: 801	There seems to be quite a few "good" ones...how about ones that people have heard AREN'T so good???