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CO2 regulator recommendation?
"Djay" wrote in message ...
I have access to a regulator that is used for nitrogen. Has a high pressure and low pressure gauge. Is using a regulator intended for nitrogen for a CO2 system a dangerous idea? "Djay" wrote in message ... I'm tired of doing the DIY Yeast CO2 constantly. I found a local place that sells and refills CO2 containers at a reasonable price. Do any of you have a regulator that you would recommend? While cheaper isn't always better, I'm looking for a good value and good quality. TIA, DJay The main problem with industrial regulators or beer restaurant regulators is that they are high pressure regulators. You need to set it at a high PSI for it to run, and then its to much pressure coming out of the regulator for fine ajustment. Most of these do not come with a needle valve that is used for fine ajustment. You can add a needle valve to it which brings the pressure down, but the pressure going into it still needs to be high. A low pressure regulator made for the aquarium such as Aqua Medic or Dupla only needs a very low pressure to work which makes it more stable. The Aqua Medic regulator has a fixed working pressure which makes it very safe and reliable. Its only $80 something dollars. High pressure systems can be more prone to leaks, put stress on the needle valve, and may have the dreaded tank end dump. There are many horror stories on these forums and APD about tank end dumps. It happed to me twice using Dave Gombergs regulator before he added a needle valve to it. Robert H www.aquabotanic.com |
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