GROUP BUILD: Micromatic CO2 Regulator

[daworldisblack]

Yeap! Awesome session!


Cluttered work table


Eric's finished piece with JBJ bubble counter and Fabco Needle Valve


Mine with a Swagelock Needle Valve


Andrew's build similar to Eric's


Chief Errol and Novice Andrew


Eric makes an appearance


Finished pieces of art!

That was a pretty neat experience!

[exv152]

Errol, this is where Andrew and I got our jbj bubble counters from
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/JBJ-CO2-Brass-Bubble-Counter-W-Built-Check-Valve-US-SELLER-/230778100049?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item35bb725951.

[pm]

Wow! those are beasts!  Perhaps it is just the pics, but they look huge.

[androo303]

Thanks Errol for the knowledge/expertise.

Thanks Rah for your kitchen table and fixing the prong on my switch.

Thanks Eric for picking up the parts and the links!

IT was a grand time, definitely have to do something like this again!

[androo303]

Wow! those are beasts!  Perhaps it is just the pics, but they look huge.

Definitely not light equipment, but definitely built to withstand a huricane!

Chief Errol and Novice Andrew

Sigh, yes.. Novice...

[charlie]

You guys are welcome, always fun talking  & doing hobby stuff  .
Errol

[androo303]

Errol, do you have a link or place to buy the paintball adapter to this regulator?

[charlie]

Errol, do you have a link or place to buy the paintball adapter to this regulator?

Here you go
http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/product_p/adapter%20paintball.htm

[charlie]

Rah this is what you need
1/8 x 1/8 NPT Brass female coupling- Rona- Lowes-Home Depot - Ottawa Fastners

[daworldisblack]

Rah this is what you need
1/8 x 1/8 NPT Brass female coupling- Rona- Lowes-Home Depot - Ottawa Fastners

Thanks Errol!

[androo303]

Picked up some tanks today for Rah (20lbs) and myself (10lbs) from Pyromateck.

Really good service !

Too bad they were on this side of the water and open a couple of hours later

[exv152]

Picked up some tanks today for Rah (20lbs) and myself (10lbs) from Pyromateck.

Really good service !

Too bad they were on this side of the water and open a couple of hours later

Sending you a PM...

[charlie]

Picked up some tanks today for Rah (20lbs) and myself (10lbs) from Pyromateck.

Really good service !

Too bad they were on this side of the water and open a couple of hours later

I don`t mind the drive, for the service & price + a visit to La Niche & the odd meal @ Buffet des Continents ;)makes it worthwhile.
Have you done a leak test yet?
Rah rig passed with flying colours

[androo303]

Leake test done by using my ears :0p... It is great and set to bubble at 1.4 per sec.

[exv152]

Leake test done by using my ears :0p... It is great and set to bubble at 1.4 per sec.

Put some dish soap & water in a spray bottle and spray all the connections, and look for bubbles.

[androo303]

Hey, when the power goes out on the solenoid is all gas supposed to stop going through the bubble counter? If not, I think I have a problem  .

[exv152]

Hey, when the power goes out on the solenoid is all gas supposed to stop going through the bubble counter? If not, I think I have a problem   .

The solenoid will shut the co2 off but the co2 bubbles will continue for a bit. Just as long as it stops after a few minutes.  Same is true when the solenoid kicks on, there's a small delay.

[daworldisblack]

Rah rig passed with flying colours

Thanks again for the Help Errol! Stoked to get it up and running!

The solenoid will shut the co2 off but the co2 bubbles will continue for a bit. Just as long as it stops after a few minutes.

Didn't see the thread before your PM and I PM'ed you something to this effect too. LMK. Could see about a replacement otherwise.

[androo303]

The solenoid will shut the co2 off but the co2 bubbles will continue for a bit. Just as long as it stops after a few minutes.  Same is true when the solenoid kicks on, there's a small delay.

Solenoid shuts off was off for about 1-2 hrs until i realized it was still bubbling.

Didn't see the thread before your PM and I PM'ed you something to this effect too. LMK. Could see about a replacement otherwise.

I am going to take it over to Errol's place for some diagnostics, I was ubber eager to plug this baby in but then it was quickly followed by discouragement when the solenoid wouldn't close the the CO2 off.

[exv152]

Maybe it's just a question of the wiring since I remember you had an issue with that during assembly. Does the solenoid making a clicking noise when the timer goes on/off?