something wrong with my solenoid + regulator

**yilimi** · 24th Jul 2010, 10:19

Lately, I found out that my regulator continues to gas off when the solenoid is powered off. It seems my regulator had become a manual regulator instead. Is there any DIY solution or any LFS offering regulator servicing?

here's an image of how it look like:

Cheers,
Kelvin

**Cross** · 24th Jul 2010, 20:16

Hi Kelvin, does it leak continuously? It is normal for it to bubble for a short period after it cuts off. Try NA, call to check if Mr Chan is in first before bringing it down

**yilimi** · 25th Jul 2010, 11:05

yeah, will do so. thanks.

**bossteck** · 25th Jul 2010, 19:03

Hi,

The system in your image doesn't seemed to contain the solenoid. Is that all you've got in your system or have you already removed the solenoid?

**Shadow** · 25th Jul 2010, 22:58

the electromagnetic part is missing.

**herns** · 1st Aug 2010, 07:32

This is one of the many complaints I heard about single stage JBJ regulator. They seems to work well for the first time and began to have troubles in the long run.

I build this regulator for almost the same price of your JBJ regulator.

I just won this regulator about an hour ago for just $1.25!!

**yilimi** · 2nd Aug 2010, 15:02

Originally Posted by bossteck

Hi,

The system in your image doesn't seemed to contain the solenoid. Is that all you've got in your system or have you already removed the solenoid?

Originally Posted by Shadow

the electromagnetic part is missing.

Yup, i removed the solenoid to test the regulator. As advised, I brought the device to Mr Chan. He swap a faulty component in the regulator.

**yilimi** · 2nd Aug 2010, 15:04

Originally Posted by herns

This is one of the many complaints I heard about single stage JBJ regulator. They seems to work well for the first time and began to have troubles in the long run.

I build this regulator for almost the same price of your JBJ regulator.

I just won this regulator about an hour ago for just $1.25!!

hi, i'm interested to learn how you built the regulator. Are you planning to write a guide for reference?

**herns** · 3rd Aug 2010, 06:58

This thread has tons of information of you have time to read it. I build my first regulator just by following and reading this thread.
I just dont know if some materials here are available in Singapore or Malaysia.

Yo can order parts direct from U.S. if you will. Everything you need to know and the pieces your need to assemble a regulator are in this thread.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/eq...pimp-club.html