{"product_id":"me-co2-regulator-basic-co2-pressure-regulator-with-two-gauges-and-fine-adjustment-valve","title":"Me CO2 Regulator Basic – CO2 Pressure Regulator with Two Gauges and Fine-Adjustment Valve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Me CO2 Regulator Basic is a single-chamber CO2 pressure regulator for refillable bottles with a W21.8 connection. It has two gauges for bottle and working pressure, a fine-adjustment valve and a robust metal housing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a first pressurised CO2 system you don't need a solenoid or smart features, just a reliable way to feed a steady amount of CO2 to your plants. The Basic does exactly that. If you want CO2 to switch off at night on a timer, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/me-co2-regulator-ultra\"\u003eMe CO2 Regulator Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e with built-in solenoid valve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-chamber pressure regulator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eW21.8 (refillable CO2 bottles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWorking pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustable up to 3 bar (preset approx. 1 bar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGauges\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 (bottle pressure and working pressure)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlow control\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine-adjustment valve\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHousing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMetal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.8 × 6.8 × 4.3 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.22 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the box?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2 pressure regulator with two gauges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat else do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA refillable CO2 bottle, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/me-co2-refillable-bottle-2000g\"\u003eMe CO2 Refillable Bottle 2000 g\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCO2-resistant tubing, a bubble counter and a diffuser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA check valve to protect the regulator from water, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/me-co2-safety-flow-steel\"\u003eMe CO2 Safety Flow Steel\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA drop checker to monitor the CO2 level, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/me-co2-check-glass\"\u003eMe CO2 Check Glass\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to set it up\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew the regulator onto the bottle's W21.8 valve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnect the tubing, bubble counter, check valve and diffuser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen the bottle slowly and check the working pressure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet the bubble rate with the fine-adjustment valve, then adjust gradually over a few days while watching the drop checker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have a solenoid valve?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. CO2 runs continuously. For night switch-off on a timer, choose the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/me-co2-regulator-ultra\"\u003eMe CO2 Regulator Ultra\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-chamber or double-chamber – what's the difference?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn a single-chamber regulator the working pressure can change slightly as the bottle runs low, so check the bubble rate when the bottle is nearly empty. Double-chamber regulators keep it constant until the end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it fit disposable CO2 cartridges?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo, it is made for refillable bottles with a W21.8 connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Me  |  \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e CO2 pressure regulator  |  \u003cstrong\u003eConnection:\u003c\/strong\u003e W21.8\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquarium Boutique","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64117659697482,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0771\/3685\/5370\/files\/82.jpg?v=1793107508","url":"https:\/\/aquarium-boutique.com\/products\/me-co2-regulator-basic-co2-pressure-regulator-with-two-gauges-and-fine-adjustment-valve","provider":"Aquarium Boutique","version":"1.0","type":"link"}