CO2 Solenoid: JBJ or ANS

**aquaticlover** · 4th Feb 2016, 14:22

Dear members,

Currently I am using JBJ solenoid for 6 years+ with no issue. But I am planning to buy another one as spare.
Does JBJ solenoid can still be found in LFS?

I also notice there is ANS solenoid in the market. Is ANS reliable as JBJ? Please share your experience with ANS solenoid. Does ANS a German brand too?
I had bad experience with china brand solenoid before getting my current JBJ. It spoiled barely after 9 months from the purchase from the LFS.

I also notice that working pressure of ANS is 50-60psi. Does it good to have that range?

Beside JBJ, what German brand can we buy in the market?

Thank you all in advance.

**DreamerX5521** · 4th Feb 2016, 15:55

Ever consider intense brand?

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**aquaticlover** · 4th Feb 2016, 16:24

How's the reliability of intense brand? Roughly how much is the price?

**DreamerX5521** · 4th Feb 2016, 18:19

I just bought it and have not use it yet. So i can't advice how reliable it is. But then, the body and solenoid is made of aluminium alloy and its frm Germany iirc, while the needle valve is frm japan. Since you are staying away frm china made product. This intense solenoid come to my mind. But then, the design and build quality is the reason why i bought, even it is more expensive than ans brand. I bought it at $170+ frm AA in redhill.

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**aquaticlover** · 4th Feb 2016, 18:39

I see. Thanks for the info

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**Urban Aquaria** · 4th Feb 2016, 23:41

I've had 3 units of ANS solenoid regulators running for the past 4+ years without issues, so far so good. The solenoid itself stays cool to touch when in operation too.

I guess sometimes it also depends on luck, if you encounter a faulty lemon unit then just have get it exchanged or fixed.