CO2 Reg recommendations?

[Aquattro]

I need to replace my reg, looking for suggestions on decent units. My current (I believe) Milwaukee reg has corroded quite well over the last couple years. Anything better?

[Werbo]

Best in the world (as stated on their website)

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Carbon...ator_p/co2.htm

Never used it but when I was researching the one above kept getting good reviews ($300 reg better be good).

[Aquattro]

Thanks Tyler, but that might be a bit overkill. I just need a reg, not a controller built in

[Werbo]

Ya I just bought a Milwaukee too

[trilinearmipmap]

Originally Posted by Werbo

Best in the world (as stated on their website)

http://www.aquariumplants.com/Carbon...ator_p/co2.htm

Never used it but when I was researching the one above kept getting good reviews ($300 reg better be good).

I have gotten fed up with normal regulators going out of whack. They could not maintain a constant bubble count. I first got one of the aquariumplants regulators on one of my plant tanks. Now I have 2 of them on plant tanks and one on my calcium reactor. When you look at all the costs involved they are not expensive.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by trilinearmipmap

When you look at all the costs involved they are not expensive.

Well, ya, they kind of are Mine is worth maybe $100, so I can buy 3 of mine which will last probably 10 years. A lot of what you're paying for is the controller portion, which I don''t need, not lot good value for me.

[mike31154]

... and chances are, if you remove the controller from the $300 fancy regulator, the regulator hardware itself is likely made by Milwaukee.... but you did say you were looking for something 'better'...

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by mike31154

... and chances are, if you remove the controller from the $300 fancy regulator, the regulator hardware itself is likely made by Milwaukee.... but you did say you were looking for something 'better'...

Thought I heard people not liking Milwaukee, so just wondering what others are using that's comparable. I don't mind getting another if it's rated well

[Werbo]

Reef Fanatic

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/reef-f...gulator-1.html

Or JL has a higher priced no name reactor

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/cr...dle+Valve.html

[mike31154]

Just guessing & maybe a welder or other professional that deals with high pressure gas can chime in, but I wouldn't be at all surprised these things are fairly generic, like some refrigerators or washer/dryers. Only several actual manufactures producing them & rebranding/naming for the various companies that distribute them. Brass, guages, springs & valves should pretty well sum up the internals of most regulators. In any case, never a bad idea to hear what folks' experience has been with various brand names & the support for their product.