Pressurized coČ question

[nightster]

Anyone know how to work this thing? Lol

[Numero111]

I have one very similar what would you like to know about it

[nightster]

When i plug it in it just clicks. Also can't seem to get the gauges where I need them. I just don't know how to operate it lol.:banghead:

[eklikewhoa]

Open the main knob on top of the bottle
Turn the knob on the front of the gauges to get about 20-30 lbs on the low pressure gauge
Plugging in opens the solenoid
Adjust the needle valve which is where the glass vial/bubble counter to 1-4 bubbles per second depending on your needs

[nightster]

Thanks ek, Ill try later tonight.

[thebaoster]

Also make sure the big knob on the regulator is close before you open the knob on the top so you don't pop the low pressure gauge.

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[nightster]

Also make sure the big knob on the regulator is close before you open the knob on the top so you don't pop the low pressure gauge.

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I believe that might have already happened...

[nightster]

If i open the knob on top with the small knob all the way in, it sprays out of the side. Low pressure gauge doesn't drop below 100 psi.

[nightster]

^^^

[thebaoster]

See if you can release all the pressure to get reading of zero on both gauge.

1. Close the all the valve
2. Plug in the solenoid
3. Open the regulator valve 2 turns (just enough for the air to go through)
4. Slowly open the needle valve to release all the co2

Both High and low pressure gauge should read zero, if it's not reading zero then your gauge went bonkers or your solenoid is not opening for the air to go through.

Do the following to operate:

1. Close all valve and unplug the solenoid
2. Open the top valve (should have reading on the high pressure gauge)
3. Slowly open the regulator valve (open to 20~30 psi on the low pressure gauge)
4. Plug in your solenoid (this is best time to check if you have leaks with soap and water)
5. Slowly open the needle valve (should have air coming from the top of the bubble counter)

Hope this help

[Totenkampf]

I believe that might have already happened...

yes, i can tell from your picture that you have wrapped the low pressure indicator. "wrapped" is therm used when you put too much pressure on it and wrap the needle too far around the high side. the bourdon tube in the PI is now stretched out of limits and the PI will require repair and recalibration. its cheaper to get a new PI though. the good news is that you dont really need the right hand low pressure PI. make sure the regulator is completely closed by turning the big knob counter clockwise until you feel it release all tension on the spring but dont unscrew it all the way out of the regulator. make sure your needle valve on the bubble counter is closed by turning it all the way in but not too hard since you can damage the needle tip on the plunger where it meets the seat. then open up the valve on the top of the cylinder and also energize your solenoid valve. turn the big regulator knob in just a little to put pressure on the system, this knob has nothing to do with flow rate of the CO2, it only controls pressure. now open up your needle valve SLOWLY until you are getting the bubble count that you want. btw, the left hand PI is showing you the pressure that is in the cylinder, when you see this start to drop then you have used up all the liquid phase CO2 in the cylinder and will need to start planning on a refill.

[nightster]

yes, i can tell from your picture that you have wrapped the low pressure indicator. "wrapped" is therm used when you put too much pressure on it and wrap the needle too far around the high side. the bourdon tube in the PI is now stretched out of limits and the PI will require repair and recalibration. its cheaper to get a new PI though. the good news is that you dont really need the right hand low pressure PI. make sure the regulator is completely closed by turning the big knob counter clockwise until you feel it release all tension on the spring but dont unscrew it all the way out of the regulator. make sure your needle valve on the bubble counter is closed by turning it all the way in but not too hard since you can damage the needle tip on the plunger where it meets the seat. then open up the valve on the top of the cylinder and also energize your solenoid valve. turn the big regulator knob in just a little to put pressure on the system, this knob has nothing to do with flow rate of the CO2, it only controls pressure. now open up your needle valve SLOWLY until you are getting the bubble count that you want. btw, the left hand PI is showing you the pressure that is in the cylinder, when you see this start to drop then you have used up all the liquid phase CO2 in the cylinder and will need to start planning on a refill.

I followed this and nothing happened lol

[nightster]

If i turn the big regulator knob in farther it sprays out of the side, almost like a pressure release ...

[eklikewhoa]

Blown pressure safety

[nightster]

Blown pressure safety

Is it fixable?