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AquariumPlants.com's Electronic Co2 Regulator (the BEST in the World)

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-Available with "addon" box(s)(up to 4) for multiple aquariums.

(check out our new: EXT5000 external reactor for aquariums up to 500 gallons)

(you simply can NOT find a more effecient reactor anywhere)

-Now available: "Just the Box". For use with your existing regulator body. (read below)

AquariumPlants.com's Electronic Co2 Regulator NOTE: This is an "introductory price" This product has forever changed the introduction of Co2 in to an aquarium...Used for co2 injection for a freshwater planted aquarium, or a Calcium reactor in a saltwater application. We guarantee, that, nowhere on this planet can you find a BETTER or MORE PRECISE regulator! (This is OUR baby, we built it, tested it, and patent it) The problem of "dumping" is completely eliminated with our regulator. Dumping is always a problem with (ALL OTHER) regulators which utilize a needle valve. Simply because, a needle valve relies on the pressure on both sides of it for it's accuracy. So, even though you have it set at a certain "bubble rate", once the pressure in the cylinder (or the outside atmospheric pressure) changes, so will the amount of co2 that passes through the needle valve. This is why it is physically impossible for any and ALL other regulators that rely on a "mechanical needle valve" to ever be consistent. Our regulator does not have a needle valve, but instead, it has an electronic valve that opens and closes in a fraction of a second, (each "opening & closing" equates to a bubble) and, due to the fact that it is "electronic" the "bubble rate" can NEVER change, and, once it is set, it can never vary more than "+/- 1/1,000 of a second.

FEATURES:

-fully automatic

-fully electronic

-perfectly accurate (from 4 bubbles per second (240 per minute) down to 1 bubble per 10 seconds. (Count can NEVER vary more than 1/1000th of a second!)

-fully adjustable: you can adjust the "bubbles per second" (or "seconds per bubble") & size of the bubble (very tiny bubbles all the way up to very large bubbles)

-NO bubble counter (you count "the LED light flashes instead of bubbles through a bubble counter)

-NO solenoid (that overheats and eventually fails)

-No needle valve (the "timing of the "bubbles" is fully electronic) -Low voltage (12 volts & only draws .5 amps)

-Built in (internal) check valve

-3 year bumper to bumper warranty

-Yes, it can be controlled with all pH controllers (just like others with a solenoid...just plug it in to your pH controller)

-Available with optional LCD 8 digit resettable counter (has "backup" battery, will not lose it's count)

-Now available: "Just the Box"... Many customers currently have a "very expensive" regulator body, with poor quality needle valves/bubble counters/solenoids, so, we are now offering the "electronic control box" separately to use with your existing reg body. They utilize a 1/4" or 1/8" NPT thread size. (contact us if you wish to send your reg body and have us assemble it and test it for you, this service is currently FREE!)

Item#	Item Name	Our Price	Qty	Add
Co2-11	AquariumPlants.com Electronic Co2 Regulator	$189.99
Co2-1/4-LCD	Electronic Box only (with LCD counter)(for use with your own regulator)(1/4" fitting)	$249.99
Co2-1/4	Electronic Box only(for use with your own regulator)(1/4" fitting)	$149.99
Co2-1/8	Electronic Box only(for use with your own regulator)(1/8" fitting)	$149.99
Co2-1/8-LCD	Electronic Box only(with LCD counter)(for use with your own regulator)(1/8" fitting)	$249.99
Co2-eb	Electronic Boxes (for multiple aquariums)(must be added at time of purchase)	$129.99
Co2-eb-LCD	Electronic Boxes (with LCD counter)(for multiple aquariums)(must be added at time of purchase)	$229.99
Co2-LCD	Electronic Co2 Regulator (with 8 digit LCD Counter)	$289.99
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Technical Specs:

Installation Instructions

Attach and tighten to compressed tank.
Conduct a simple “bleed down” test:

Ensure regulator “black knob” is closed (counter clockwise all the way out)NOTE: If the co2 cylinder is opened while the “knob” is engaged, the high pressure could damage the “low pressure” gauge, or affect it’s accuracy and void the warranty.

Open main valve on tank (very, very slowly)
Note pressure on gauge
Close valve
Wait 5 minutes
If successful, (no seepage) the previously noted pressure should NOT have “bled down” reduced at all.
If the pressure dropped: remove regulator from tank AND REPEAT process.

3. Start out slowly when adjusting co2…(too much Co2 will kill your fish)

4. To really get used to the Regulator, we suggest you take a glass of water, and simply put the Co2 tubing in the water to get a “feel” for the bubble count, and the “size of the bubbles”.

This small test will really give you an idea of the broad adjustability of the unit.

5. (to adjust the bubble count, turn the dial from 0-10. It is adjustable from 4.66 bubbles per second all the way down to 1 bubble per 10 seconds.

6. To adjust the “size of the bubble” simply adjust the “knob”. Clockwise raises the pressure and therefore increases the “size of the bubbles” And, counter-clockwise lowers the pressure and therefore decreases the “size of the bubbles”.

7. As previously stated, we strongly urge you to take your time and experiment with the unit before actually applying it your Co2 reactor, or calcium reactor. Quite quickly, you will begin to see it’s incredible range of adjustability and accuracy.

List of parts, and their function:

Right gauge: High pressure gauge, shows the amount of pressure in the Co2 cylinder. (note: pressure is NOT an indication of how “full” your cylinder is…Co2 is actually a liquid while under pressure. It will hold it’s pressure quite stable until it begins to run out.
Left gauge: Low pressure gauge, shows the pressure at which you are actually dispensing the Co2. (in this instance, remember, it actually allows you to control the “size of your bubbles”
Pressure safety relief valve: Located on the far left side of the Regulator. This is simply a safety feature that will release the pressure if you set it higher than 40 lbs. (you should never touch it)
“Little Black Box”: This is the part that distinguishes our regulator from every other reg in the world. Rather than an electronic solenoid, needle valve, and bubble counter, you simple control your “bubble count” with the dial. As stated above, you can “adjust from 4.66 bubbles per second all the way down to 1 bubble per 10 seconds.
Black “knob” Adjusts the pressure which adjusts the “size of the bubbles”.pressure. It will hold its' is NOT an indication of how "

WARRANTY:

This unit carries a full manufactures warranty for a period of three years from the date of purchase. As stated. Opening the cylinder valve while “+ - knob” is open will destroy the guage and void the warranty. Also, certain exclusions exist, such as corrosion, and damages do to unnecessary abuse and poor maintenance. Any tampering or attempted disassembly will also void warranty. Warranty is only valid to the original purchaser and is not transferable.

Warranteed items either repaired or replaced at our discretion.

Average Customer Review: Based on 9 Reviews. Write a review.

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It really is the best	August 11, 2010
Reviewer: AquaMom from Amston, CT United States

I tried a couple of other "best" regulators before I finally took a chance on this one. I am so glad I did. It is unbelievably reliable. I don't even worry about my co2 tank dumping when it gets low. This regulator regulates, period.

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The CO2 Challenge	July 4, 2010
Reviewer: Anonymous person from Irvine, CA United States

Well, consider me part of the alumni club that started with the Milwaukee regulator and made the switch. The Milwaukee Regulator was a nightmare to calibrate and finally unloaded my whole CO2 tank into my aquarium. Fortunately, I did not have any fish in the tank yet.

This unit is a plug and play unit. I plugged it in and made a few adjustments and left it alone. It turns off with my timer each night and comes on in the morning. The bubble rate is consistent and safe. Spend the money and save yourself the grief.

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The best as Promised!	May 25, 2010
Reviewer: Art from Florida, United States

Just want to say thanks to Mark for his great customer service. This system is as promised. I have been on the Milwaukee Regulater system for many years and I thought it was fine, just happened to add water in the counter once in awhile. This system is automated and just plug it in and set and forget. Easy way to control bubbles and it's accurate as promised as well. I Highly Recommend this item for CO2 injection.

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

10+ Product, Materials, Performance	September 2, 2009
Reviewer: ReefMe from Oregon City, OR United States

Already have a valve? Trash it or upgrade it with the part here or throw it out,what you own is incorrect, obsolete,not functioning properly,not up to the standards your reef demands to survive as a high quality environment. This unit is da'bomb,the unit that has the digital read out. Any rating here that is not 5 stars has nothing to do with this unit but some other thing that someone may have been upset about - you cannot say anything bad about this product. As other reviewers have said, 'set it and forget it' Manually setting a needle valve is impossible to do,it constantly changes with the pressure from outside the tank and inside, always. This unit compensates those constant variables and adjusts for them to give a consistent flow of CO2 to the reactor. There is no other mechanism to do this function. Every valve that exists is an inferior product for the job, cannot say enough how badly you need this. One of the best investments your ever, ever going to spend on your reef! Enjoy!

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

Regulator the Best	May 23, 2009
Reviewer: Rico from Columbia, MD United States

I ordered this set, and was a bit skeptical at first. But after 2 weeks, it's going great, and the plants are thriving! I'm about to order 2nd one with an added box for 2 more aquariums.!

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