Nitro with co2 regulator...

[insanim8er]

I have a regulator that has no nipple or nut to connect to a co2 tank. I want to use it as a nitro tank regulator anyway. Can I simply add a nitro nipple and nut to this reg?

What part do I need to do that?

 

[insanim8er]

Actually... Would this work?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/CGA-580-Nut...n-Helium-/201005786899?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

 

[rudy_12]

Yes, as long as the nipple is for a CGA 580 valve, you are good to go. If you only have a 0-60 psi supply gauge, you will be close to your serving pressure but still within what you need.


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[insanim8er]

Yes, as long as the nipple is for a CGA 580 valve, you are good to go. If you only have a 0-60 psi supply gauge, you will be close to your serving pressure but still within what you need.


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Thanks! I'm picking up a nitro tank tonight for $30 and I'll get that CGA 580 assembly for another fees bucks... soon I will have nitro!

I can easily swap the gauge. What's the preferred range? 120psi?

 

[TonyG]

While that should work, you would be wise to check the max working pressure on your regulator.

 

[insanim8er]

While that should work, you would be wise to check the max working pressure on your regulator.

Well it doesn't say. It only says minimum 500psi with a HP gauge of 2000psi.

It's a cornelius brand regulator. I have a crap ton of them. That's why in hoping to convert one over.

 

[zazbnf]

Filled nitro will be higher than 2000PSI. I tried an adapter on a co2 reg for nitrogen and it leaked at the center seal where the 2 halves come together. I have another that works fine. Some regulators will work for both some will not.

 

[insanim8er]

Filled nitro will be higher than 2000PSI. I tried an adapter on a co2 reg for nitrogen and it leaked at the center seal where the 2 halves come together. I have another that works fine. Some regulators will work for both some will not.

Well I have a crap load of regulators. Some of them have 3000psi gauges...

I'll just test one out and see it it works. If not, on well...

Thanks

 

[Owly055]

A CO2 regulator is designed for a gas that has a pressure in the low hundreds in the tank.....Nitrogen runs 2500-3000 psi! It may work fine, but I would NEVER consider using it.

H.W.

 

[insanim8er]

Eh... I'm going to try it since they sell nitrogen tank adapters for co2 regulators.

If looses regulator, oh well... I have a metric crap ton of them.

Let's just hope I don't lose an eye or something.