Do CO2 regulator function normally if solenoid burned?

**justin_diong** · 12th Apr 2009, 13:10

Hi Dude,

One solenoid CO2 regulator which served me for 5 years burned(considered it as spoilt). But 3 bps bubbles still viewable from bubble counter 7/24.

Do this regulator still function well as the manual regulator that can fine tune the CO2 bubble rate?

**Shadow** · 12th Apr 2009, 13:16

Yes, regulator and solenoid are different device. Solenoid function is just to ON or OFF the CO2. In other word the regulator will still work even though the solenoid is burn. It just that you wont be able to turn ON or OFF it automatically.

**Viper007** · 13th Apr 2009, 20:08

Eer I don't think so. I my case when my solenoid was burned the hold system is off cannot on unless the solenoid is removed.

**CK Yeo** · 13th Apr 2009, 21:45

The solenoid that we use are "normally off", i.e. When there is no power, it is in the off position. Which is why there are people can time the CO2 to come on together with their lights.

If it is burnt, it should be "off" unless it is somehow stuck in the "on" position.

FWIW, solenoid can be removed from the regulator.

ck

**wllm33** · 13th Apr 2009, 21:45

this question i also wanted to ask for a long time but a bit "shy" cos it seems basic .

Is there a timer in the solenoid to turn the co2 on and off?

So by definition, if i manually turn the regulator (or any other name for this), off, every day , i really don't need the solenoid ? true.
thanks for your answers.

sorry, one more question, can this gauge/regulator be bought in any hardware shop?

**Shadow** · 13th Apr 2009, 22:00

up sorry it is normal off

my mistake. Yes you can manually turn on or off, but people become lazy and want it to be automated.

**Viper007** · 14th Apr 2009, 10:33

Originally Posted by wllm33

this question i also wanted to ask for a long time but a bit "shy" cos it seems basic .

Is there a timer in the solenoid to turn the co2 on and off?

So by definition, if i manually turn the regulator (or any other name for this), off, every day , i really don't need the solenoid ? true.
thanks for your answers.

sorry, one more question, can this gauge/regulator be bought in any hardware shop?

The solenoid have no timer build in.

You use a normal timer for it.

To put CO2 24 x 7 is a wasted in my view.