Who makes a GOOD CO2 regulator?

[Nitrousbird]

I built my Keezer about 6 years ago (I believe...could be 7). I'm on my 2nd regulator. 1st was an entry level Taprite. It has been a few years, but I believe both a gauge and regulator failed on it.

I then got "The Governor" which was supposed to be a good regulator. It is no longer sold. The regulator just failed on it, going full pressure regardless of where it is set. Fortunately, I run two regulators, as my tank/regulator are outside the Keezer and I have one inside so that I an run two separate pressures.

I want a regulator that actually will last. Any recommendations with actual experience of them lasting and not just what you happened to buy?

 

[day_trippr]

fwiw, I run 4 Chudnow, 1 Taprite and 1 Micromatic regs, all primaries, most of the Chudnows for well over a decade, the Taprite and Micromatic for around 5 years. None have outright failed, though I have rebuilt two of the Chudnows.

While I prefer the Taprite for ease of use (big pressure knob wins over big pressure screw) I have respect for the Chudnows. They take 5 minutes to rebuild once you've done it once and the kits are both cheap and readily available...

Cheers!

 

[Pkrd]

Is you reg in or out of the Keezer?

 

[day_trippr]

All of my reg sets are external. I like being able to see/set them easily.
But I don't think that makes a difference wrt reliability...

Cheers!

 

[histo320]

I started kegging back in March and I currently have a CO2PO from Northern Brewer. It's ok but I am interested in this thread as it seems that I am constantly adjusting the regulator to my desired pressure.

But from what I see online all regulators seem to be 3 out of 5 stars for a variety of reasons but I as well would like to find a solid regulator.

 

[cswant88]

I’ve got the micromatic premium series, a dual gauge primary and a secondary and am very happy with them, though I can’t speak to their longevity (only been kegging less than a year). I originally bought a taprite primary and returned it because it would never stay where I set it, always creeped upwards 10-15 psi. The micromatics are solid and stay put once set.

I did upgrade the shut-off valves to ones with check valves, they don’t come with check valves.

 

[EnglishAndy]

TOF. Made in Italy for commercial use. Extremely well built and individually tested. You can get them in the US and Canada. I have the triple product version.