creekbottom Posted January 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2013 I don't know that I'm 'saving' anything by building my own system. I have a greater knowlegde than when I started, and possibly better quality parts than if I were to buy something like the Milwaukee. I also have a little bit more pride in something I've built and researched myself. I also started with a free regulator, so that's what got me started. If I didn't start with that I may gave gone for something like that Milwaukee system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CursiveDuck Posted January 15, 2013 Report Share Posted January 15, 2013 (edited) Was just wondering if it was worth while money wise as well, gonna buy a new bottle soon, was gonna tinker some, though if the cost is equivalent, I may just look into making my own. Thanks guys. Edited January 15, 2013 by CursiveDuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I got my solenoid valve in this week Yippee!!! Just a quick trip to get a power cord and everything can be assembled, this is definitely happening this weekend. I was calling around yesterday inquiring about tanks and refills... I did read most of the posts on here before starting. But it really looks like oxypro is the only one that would even look at a 5lb tank. Or at least they're the only ones that actually gave me a price. $131 with first fill then $17.75 for refills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cainechow Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 The first fill price includes the tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted February 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 Yup, it was $131 to buy the tank and have it filled, then you just exchange them after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blink Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 Just a thought, JL Aquatics sells 5 lb aluminum tanks for $90 and they may be eligible for their free shipping on $100 promotion. It's not really much cheaper, but it gets you a nice pretty aluminum tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted February 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 That is a good option, but how does it work for refills? Oxypro is one of the few places that will look at a five pound tank without laughing, seems like. I picked up a 5lb from a member here tonight for $90, thanks Timmy!!! And I don't have to worry about hydro testing... ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted February 16, 2013 Report Share Posted February 16, 2013 (edited) fire and safety stores in calgary will refill 5lbs easy. perhaps look that up in edmonton oxypro in calgary was one of the ones who laughed when I asked about 5lbs! Edited February 16, 2013 by ckmullin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Sooo, my system has been working like a pro since I set it up. I even added a T with a second needle valve for a second tank. Then this week... the solenoid valve started humming. It's that annoying 60Hz AC hum. I work from home during the day - early onset insanity has been diagnosed. Any ideas on how to get rid of this hum? I took apart the DIN connector but didn't see anything wrong, when I plugged it back in it took about 5 minutes for it to start humming again. My next plan is to take off the coil and see if anything is noticeably wrong in there. If I can't get rid of it, I'm going to replace the valve with another one I have. This time it's 24V DC. Does anyone know where I can get a power supply for this? I went to The Source but they didn't have anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 You don't even need the solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekbottom Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 It's on a timer, if it isn't then I will forget about turning it on. This is really for the best in my situation, so I need the solenoid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/cr-pcsol/Solenoid+Valve+for+CO2+Regulator.html See if you can jump on this order. http://AlbertaAquatica.com/index.php?showtopic=41707&p=2288570 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jayba Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) That humming is the coil that is either defective or just poorly built. The resistance will change after it warms up and cause it to loosen up, thus the hum. You can pick up a new coil for about 12 bucks off ebay or hit the electrical wholesalers in Edmonton. Any questions feel free to PM me. Jay Edited February 6, 2014 by Jayba Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blink Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Princess auto might have a 24V dc adapter in their surplus section or Active Tech electronics almost certainly will have what you need. I often find Value Village is a good source for stuff like that too, just go through their power supply section and you'll usually find what you need for a couple bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckmullin Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Nice, good tips guys. I'll have to remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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