FraserNZ Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Faulty solenoid I purchased an "up" branded co2 regulator from EBay a couple of months ago, and after little use the solenoid has failed. Basically it no longer allows co2 to pass through the regulator when switched on and now has started making a humming sound while powered. Is anyone familiar with this problem / regulator? I have seen they do sell replacement solenoids on ebay. But, if I can fix the fault myself it would be a lot easier than ordering and waiting for a part to arrive from China. Cheers, F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 This should do the trick. And I can recommend the company. I use them regularly. http://www.fish-street.com/up_co2_regulator_replacement_solenoid?category_id=0&search_string=co2&search_category_id=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserNZ Posted October 25, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 Thanks Kiwiplymouth... I was trying to find them on that site! According to other peoples posts on the internet it seems as though the solenoids are rubbish on these UP Regulators, I'm just wondering whether its even worth replacing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I bought a NZ one to replace a failed one on a setup I was given and it cost $170. You pays your money and takes your pick. Buy two cheapies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiplymouth Posted October 25, 2011 Report Share Posted October 25, 2011 I have had my up reg for about 2 years and it still has the original solenoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FraserNZ Posted October 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2011 I have had my up reg for about 2 years and it still has the original solenoid Well hopefully the one I just ordered off the site lasts as long as your one. Cheers guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simian Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 I bought a NZ one to replace a failed one on a setup I was given and it cost $170. You pays your money and takes your pick. Buy two cheapies. OOOFFF!! Geeze Alan, anything like you gotta remember to give me a ring, I'd source you a stainless industrial grade one for a fraction of that! :facepalm: I look after those who have done me favours and the scale is tipped your way atm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted November 5, 2011 Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 It was an exact replacement for the one that failed. I will keep it now as a spare. That is when the shaking slows up and EQC come to the party so I can set up another tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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