Recommend me a good CO2 regulator setup!

[ItsGrowTime]

I want to upgrade to a CO2 system in my approx 10x10x8 room but I dont have space for a generator so Ive decided on a tank, regulator, and timer setup. Im looking around online and see several different brands (CAP, Green Air, Hydrofarm brand, etc) and models, some in kits with timers and sensors, others not....but Ive also seen some not-so-great reports on some of these regulators sticking and emptying bottles,etc.

Anyway, can any of yall recommend a good CO2 regulator setup/kit based on good experiences? Quality is more important than price but its a small room so economical is a plus (no $1000 gigs). I just want a reliable, proven setup at a reasonable cost. Hope someone can help me!

 

[BlueberryNutz]

i would also like to hear what people have to say on this. im in the market as well

 

[badugi]

I know you said no $1k gigs and mine is close, but it sure is worth it.

Got myself an entire setup for $655: Sentinel CHHC-1 ($400) + new 20# aluminum tank ($150 incl. fill) + CAP REG-1 ($105). All new.

A timer-based deal would be cheaper for sure but really unreliable IMO. It would drop the cost to roughly $275 for a 20# setup.

I've been avoiding the Hydrofarm regulators just because I've seen at least a couple of mentions of it failing... and it's the same price as a CAP so why not? Both models have a CFH gauge.

 

[ItsGrowTime]

So you have had good results with the CAP REG-1 regulator not sticking open or anything?

 

[badugi]

So far... and I've heard decent reviews from some non-"online" growers as well that disliked Hydrofarm ones.