CO2 Supermarket Regulator

[Robbie X]

Hi all, have been looking up CO2 systems and think I have decided on a DIY setup using the CO2 Supermarket regulator http://www.co2supermarket.co.uk/co2-solenoid-regulator.html & a fire extinguisher http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2kg-Co2-F...?pt=UK_Fire_Extinguishers&hash=item35d397e41e from eBay, (This FE was mentioned in another thread I read)
Are these items compatible in terms of thread size etc, and does anyone use this setup already?
I intend to use it with the Dennerle Scapers tank http://www.dennerle.eu/global/index...d=212:aquascaping-aquarien&Itemid=301&lang=en
If the items are compatible could I please get some advice on what other kit is needed to make it complete and ready to set up with the tank?
Many thanks
Robbie

 

[DTL]

The regulator you have chosen is compatable with all standard FEs.
I'd shop around as far as FEs is concerned. My last purchase was from Amazon at a good price, after a bad experience from an EBay supplier ( documented on another thread by several members)
Regarding other equipment, you'll need a one way valve, a bubble counter, some tubing and the diffuser of your choice.

 

[Robbie X]

Thanks for the info DTL, will check out the FE's on Amazon. I also noticed that one of the mods on this site does Regulators, http://www.co2art.co.uk/store/regul...egulator-dual-gauged-solenoid-magnetic-valve/
These seem to have great reviews so am now considering getting one of these.

 

[ian_m]

I have one of these regulators, works fine. Once I got all the leaks out of the system, the needle valve is very controllable, at least using an UP inline atomiser. Easy to set drop checker to blue/green, green, yellow/green and even yellow and repeatable every day.

 

[Andy Thurston]

I've got one on a 60l tank works fine the needle valve could be better, its a bit feast or famine, but its great on my mates 180l much more control.
I've been looking into needle valves for a while now and you can spend up to £40 on a needle valve and it wont be much better but spend £70/80+ and your into a different league, flow control will be spread over 3 or 4 turns instead of a 1/4 turn.
I'm thinking about a diy reg but I might just put a good needle valve on a cheap reg and and save a few quid