New Ocean Free CO2 regulator w/Solenoid

**AnA** · 30th Dec 2008, 09:33

Finally, my UP's CO2 solenoid give way. My previous purchased industrial solenoid and valve could not fit; thus, I went to hunt for a total new CO2 regulator w/solenoid set.

I came across this OF (Ocean Free) CO2 regulator w/Solenoid and since I wanted a refresh look, I got this set. Not sure if it is reliable; but for now just enjoys. Cheers.

**AnA** · 31st Dec 2008, 08:57

One thing to add...

This OF's "magnetic" solenoid is the same one as the UP's. It does not get hot during operation. Without the heat; this solenoid should last I think. My previous UP's solenoid lasted about 8 years. One disadvantage is that this kind of solenoid is hard to get a replacement; unlike those normal industrial type which is easily available in the market.

Below, it a picture of the solenoid. The company whihc made the solenoid is Jin Beng Sun, anyone knows where to get it. Please advise if possible. Thanks.

**chingkt** · 31st Dec 2008, 09:29

Very neat design and compact. Is it expensive as compare to the normal regulator with solenoid?

**AnA** · 31st Dec 2008, 11:30

About the same price. $100 plus.

Originally Posted by chingkt

Very neat design and compact. Is it expensive as compare to the normal regulator with solenoid?

**khtee** · 31st Dec 2008, 14:07

where can I find it?

**AnA** · 31st Dec 2008, 15:54

I just got it 2 days ago from C328...

Originally Posted by khtee

where can I find it?

**AnA** · 1st Jan 2009, 19:38

So far, it seem like the needle valve is not very easy to adjust to the number of bubbles I wanted. I am trying hard to get to 1 bubbles per 2 seconds. Only managed to get to 1 bubble per sec.

Anyway, the needle valve adjustment should be as easy as my previous needle valve from UP's CO2 regulator. Both are using the same OEM part. Anyway, will try again.

**AnA** · 5th Jan 2009, 12:28

The bubble counts run out again. It does not seem to keep stable output of CO2. Will adjust again and monitor.

**blackBRUSHalgae** · 5th Jan 2009, 17:31

Originally Posted by AnA

The bubble counts run out again. It does not seem to keep stable output of CO2. Will adjust again and monitor.

crappy needle valve I guess? That is always the case for all these regulator system, they never have a good needle valve.

But it should be an easy fix if you know where to get a good replacement (needle valve) from those commercial plumbing places, which I also don't know where

**AnA** · 6th Jan 2009, 13:32

The bubble stop totally went I reached home last evening. Seem like the needle valve is not easy to adjust for this set. Humm...my previous UP's needle valve which look similar to this OF's does not have such problem. Both valves has the word "J5". So I presume both are from the same source. Anyway, will monitor tonight.