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needle valve pressure ratings
> > From: Erik Olson <eriko at wrq_com>
> >
> > Can normal needle valves withstand 800PSI of pressure directly? I
> > read a post on here or rec.aquaria once of a guy who didn't use a
> > regulator at all, but just hooked a needle valve directly to his CO2
> > bottle.
I have some more data. My friends who are using the FROG+needle valve
setup showed me the spec sheet... the valve comes in two models, the $10
model which is rated at 600 PSI, and the $40 model which is rated at 5000
PSI. Not too damaging, IMO.
Erik in snowy Seattle.
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