Best co2 regulator for co2 cylinders

[rbargante]

What best brand of co2 regulator can we buy in UK?
What's your advice?
Thanks very much

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

I don’t use CO2 but until someone else comes along with something definitive, this site has some good information on everything CO2. Might be worth a read.

Aquarium CO2 Systems, Regulators and Diffusers | CO2 Supermarket

We supply everything needed for a Aquarium CO2 System with easy to follow instructions. High-quality products, friendly advice & top-rated service. Get healthy and vibrant plants in your aquarium by providing the CO2 they need to grow and flourish.

www.co2supermarket.co.uk

There’s also quite a bit of useful chat on the topic on BARR REPORT sometimes like this.

Dual Stage Regulators

Over the past year or two, there has been quite a stir regarding two stage regulators. Many people have been able to purchase a new or used two stage regulator from individuals, as closeouts, yard sales, from ebay, and other places. Together with a solenoid, bubble counter and very good...

barrreport.com

The general consensus is to buy the best you can afford.

 

[Scaperinc]

Mate just buy strideways from AG or HA and dont look back.

 

[rbargante]

I don’t use CO2 but until someone else comes along with something definitive, this site has some good information on everything CO2. Might be worth a read.

Aquarium CO2 Systems, Regulators and Diffusers | CO2 Supermarket

We supply everything needed for a Aquarium CO2 System with easy to follow instructions. High-quality products, friendly advice & top-rated service. Get healthy and vibrant plants in your aquarium by providing the CO2 they need to grow and flourish.

www.co2supermarket.co.uk

There’s also quite a bit of useful chat on the topic on BARR REPORT sometimes like this.

Dual Stage Regulators

Over the past year or two, there has been quite a stir regarding two stage regulators. Many people have been able to purchase a new or used two stage regulator from individuals, as closeouts, yard sales, from ebay, and other places. Together with a solenoid, bubble counter and very good...

barrreport.com

The general consensus is to buy the best you can afford.

Thanks very much will have a look.

 

[rbargante]

Mate just buy strideways from AG or HA and dont look back.

Thanks friend. Do you use this one ?

 

[FrozenShivers]

I have Strideways Pro Plus and CO2Art Pro Se, both dual stage regulators, I prefer the Strideways as it has a better needle valve for dialing in the CO2. I've read some people speak positively of the regulators from CO2 Supermarket but I've no experience with them.

 

[Scaperinc]

Thanks friend. Do you use this one ?

Yes been 2 year , i have two tanks on it, not a single issue.

 

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

I have the CO2 supermarket single stage regulator. No complaints, does exactly what it’s meant to do. I use it with an eheim inline diffuser.

 

[rbargante]

I have the CO2 supermarket single stage regulator. No complaints, does exactly what it’s meant to do. I use it with an eheim inline diffuser.

Thanks very much
Been looking at co2 supermarket too. This forum is a fantastic place to learn.

 

[SSK101]

Best combination I've found is the strideways Pro regulator and co2 art inline diffuser

 

[rbargante]

Best combination I've found is the strideways Pro regulator and co2 art inline diffuser

Thanks very much. Will put this on my notes too... strideways are out of stock everywhere

 

[FrozenShivers]

Thanks very much. Will put this on my notes too... strideways are out of stock everywhere

Just set up a restock notification from the supplier, Aquarium Gardens have this feature for example, I doubt you'd be waiting too long.

 

[rbargante]

Just set up a restock notification from the supplier, Aquarium Gardens have this feature for example, I doubt you'd be waiting too long.

Yes I just done it . Thanks for your advice 👍

 

[FrozenShivers]

Yes I just done it . Thanks for your advice 👍

No problem 🙂

 

[keef321]

Strideways Co2 regulator here, with Co2 art in-line diffuser. Strideways has a a great needle valve, would recommend due to this!!

 

[rbargante]

Strideways Co2 regulator here, with Co2 art in-line diffuser. Strideways has a a great needle valve, would recommend due to this!!

Thanks very much. Is I'm my list 👍

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

Mate just buy strideways from AG or HA and dont look back.

Just had a look, that’s a very neat looking little regulator.

 

[simon_the_plant_nerd]

They all look very similar and considering pressure regulation of CO2 is pretty much a completed technology, is it plausible that they all just get built in the same factory by the same people?

 

[Aqua sobriquet]

They all look very similar and considering pressure regulation of CO2 is pretty much a completed technology, is it plausible that they all just get built in the same factory by the same people?

Form as they say follows function. In practical terms there are probably only a couple of ways of providing the function efficiently?
There are though often subtle differences if you look carefully. Look at these two.





Both are dual stage regulators. The first one though is under half the price of the other. I also prefer the clearly marked red zone on the gauge. This clearly shows when the bottle is nearly empty. Buyers choice though. Could they be made in the same factory? I suppose so but I doubt it. It wouldn’t be the first time I was wrong though! 😊

 

[CRS Fan]

If you can buy the UNS Pro Series regulator, I would suggest it (it’s also a dual stage regulator) with a better needle valve than the CO2 Art models.

JMHO

Stuart