uwish Posted November 27, 2009 Report Share Posted November 27, 2009 I have been running pressurized Co2 in my large tank for over a year. I cannot believe I waited so long before switching over from a DIY setup. Yes it can be somewhat pricey to get the equipment initially but it is well worth it. Now I am looked at swapping out my DIY Co2 in my upstairs (35G) tank. I am looking around for a 5lb tank and the required regulators etc. So far, I have found the Milwaukee regulator with solenoid, needle valve and bubble counter from Mops.ca for $131 which is by far the best price I can find. I have ordered from mops before and have always had good service / products. Anyone know of a better price for a similar setup? http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/sk...4b4e+1259341654 $131 http://www.jlaquatics.com/info/156/CO2+Equipment.html from Jand L but higher price and you still need to add a bubble counter. http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl366...tssolenoidvalve $150 Ebay is hit and miss, there are good deals IF you look for them everyday. I have a 'bid' in for a 5lb tank for $35 US and $10 shipping. I am pretty sure I won't beat that price for a new tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jet_ran Posted November 29, 2009 Report Share Posted November 29, 2009 I have been running pressurized Co2 in my large tank for over a year. I cannot believe I waited so long before switching over from a DIY setup. Yes it can be somewhat pricey to get the equipment initially but it is well worth it.Now I am looked at swapping out my DIY Co2 in my upstairs (35G) tank. I am looking around for a 5lb tank and the required regulators etc. So far, I have found the Milwaukee regulator with solenoid, needle valve and bubble counter from Mops.ca for $131 which is by far the best price I can find. I have ordered from mops before and have always had good service / products. Anyone know of a better price for a similar setup? http://www.mops.ca/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/sk...4b4e+1259341654 $131 http://www.jlaquatics.com/info/156/CO2+Equipment.html from Jand L but higher price and you still need to add a bubble counter. http://www.bigalsonline.ca/BigAlsCA/ctl366...tssolenoidvalve $150 Ebay is hit and miss, there are good deals IF you look for them everyday. I have a 'bid' in for a 5lb tank for $35 US and $10 shipping. I am pretty sure I won't beat that price for a new tank. See if can find them at a place that sells welding supplies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykit Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 See if can find them at a place that sells welding supplies I got all my stuff from the local welding store. Total cost was maybe about $100 - $125 with the regulator and 10lb cylinder(smallest they had). Ran into a slight problem because the regulator couldn't maintain such a low pressure but a simple needle valve and its been up and running almost a year now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cale262 Posted November 30, 2009 Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I priced out reg's at OxyPro (welding shop where I also get my CO2) the other day, the least expensive regulator they had was $140 without a needle valve, solenoid nor bubble counter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uwish Posted November 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2009 I have never had much luck with welding supply shops. I have not been able to find a price less than $130 for a regulator, needle valve, and sol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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