CO2 Solenoid Valve

[geejay]

My solenoid valve failed probably due to water back-flow from bubble counter. I've gone to several shops hoping to get a replacement, unfornately most of them don't have, the two that have it will only sell it as an assembly of valve plus pressure gauge. I need only the solenoid valve. Can anyone of you please let me know where I can get a solenoid valve to control the CO2 flow.

The back-flow prevention valve is a simple plastic type that does not seem to work that well, can anyone please recommend a better type of valve.

Thanking you in advance, hope some one can help me, my plants are not doing too well bacause of infrequent manual dosage of CO2.

[tawauboy]

have you tried sys & control, petmart or nature? i am sure these lfses will be able to help you. the addresses are in the lfs list.

[geejay]

Thanks to Tawauboy for the info, finally managed to get one (not the exact one) from Natures. Have to replace the fitting so that it can fit the new solenoid valve (Sunwell, previous one was Barlett) . Paid $50 for it instead of getting the whole outfit (valve + pressure gauge) which can cost between 90+ to 150 +.

[tawauboy]

good to hear that you manage to fix the problem.
don't forget to use a check valve to prevent water from reaching the solenoid valve.

[Cacatuoides]

you paid $50+ for the solenoid valve? without the regulator? i'm looking for one too...