Martin cape
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Does anyone have this regulator with built in solenoid and needle valve? I need a new reg and found this. It's either this or pay double for the JBL reg and solenoid.
I'm planning on using it with a ceramic diffuser till I get my external filter with reactor sorted. So low pressure will be fine.
If its accuracy your after and adjustable working pressure it's worth the extra cash IMOSo do you think the JBL is worth the extra £80 or so?
Is TMC a European or Asian brand?
Don't get me wrong, TMC are an amazing company with so many fantastic products.
But Jbl's regs are the better of the two by a long way I've heard. Plus the TMC doesn't fit standard threads like FE's I don't think.
I have to disagree tbh, the only down side in comparison is the non adjustable working pressure but for built quality, me personally would chose the TMC everytime, ive own and used more than one of both and just found the JBL quite a cheap feel in comparison... it's just the non adjusting working pressure can be a problem on the TMC sometimes.
Ive heard the TMC ones aren't as good, but haven't used one. Im a massive TMC fan, so wouldn't be knocking them.
The working pressure in todays diffusion method means its substandard in comparison to the JBL, the ability to work at higher pressures ~2-2.5bar make these units superior as you can use in line 'super' diffusers.