CO2 Regulator Problems

[sbash]

Hi Everybody!

I purchased a used Calcium Reactor setup and I'm slowly getting it up and running. So, I just got the tank re-certified and filled up.

I had to put a new gasket on the regular fitting and I got it on properly (or so it seems), however when I turn the gas on, there is some leaking. It looks as though there is a bleed valve, which is where I feel the air coming out. I'm only familiar with bleed valves with a ring, so is this one broken, or should it be adjusted somehow? (second photo)

The tank is very old, and the regulator looks a bit old as well. Any ideas?

Thanks!

 

[Flippers4pups]

If it were me, I'd replace the regulator. Bump.

 

[joseserrano]

yeah, get a new regulator, you don't want to risk it dumping too much into your reactor or it emptying your tank and rendering your reactor useless.

 

[sbash]

If it were me, I'd replace the regulator. Bump.

yeah, get a new regulator, you don't want to risk it dumping too much into your reactor or it emptying your tank and rendering your reactor useless.

I think that is wise for sure. I found some instructions for a Milwaukee regulator which looks similar. It does have the same style bleed valve, but even following that procedure I am not having any luck.

 

[joseserrano]

It looks like an M3 regulator

 

[ca1ore]

Older version of this I think ....

Milwaukee MA957 CO2 Regulator

The CO2 regulator by Milwaukee Instruments includes solenoid valve and bubble counter designed for aquarium calcium reactors.

fragtasticreef.com

 

[sbash]

It looks like an M3 regulator

Not great reviews on those ones...

Older version of this I think ....

Milwaukee MA957 CO2 Regulator

The CO2 regulator by Milwaukee Instruments includes solenoid valve and bubble counter designed for aquarium calcium reactors.

fragtasticreef.com

That was my first thought... Either way, this looks like the easiest for me to get.