Connecting My Regulator To A Solenoid

[jesseoneill]

Howdy mates, I've searched here for an answer but came up dry. If this has been answered before, then just point me towards the correct thread.

I've bought the separate components for a pressurized CO2 system, but I'm wondering about the best way to make one of the connections. The only outlet on the regulator is what looks like a 3/8" hose barb, but the solenoid only takes threaded connections (it came with a male-to-male threaded connector and a 1/8" airline-to-male threaded adapter). What is the most efficient way to connect these two things?

Additionally, one side of the solenoid is labelled 'A', and the other 'B'. I assume 'A' is where the gas goes in and 'B' is where it comes out. Is this correct?

Thanks for the help!

 

[Themuleous]

Thats a bit tricky to understand, are you able to post a pic?

Sam

 

[jesseoneill]

Here are some pics. The first shows everything, and you can clearly see the hose barb on the bottom of the regulator. Next to it are the solenoid with its connectors and finally the needle valve on the end. The second pic shows the solenoid up close; it has an identical-looking connection on the opposite side (the side labelled 'B'). Both connectors are identical, one just has the cap unscrewed. Any suggestions on the best way to get from the regulator to the solenoid? And should I be trying to connect to the 'A' side of the solenoid (and screw the needle valve into the 'B' side)? Thanks!