co2 regulator

[Inquisitor]

Hello
I've decided change bottles to keg and I have one question about co2 regulator.
Can I use this one, or I will need to buy another one?
Thanks
Lucas

 

[chawn]

You cannot use an argon regulator on a CO2 bottle.

 

[Inquisitor]

on ebay it was signed as "Argon Co2 Regulator 2 gauge, Single Stage"

 

[chawn]

Well, an argon tank has female threads on the valve, co2 has male.

 

[Inquisitor]

ok, thanks. So I guess that one will be perfect?
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/SyMAAOSwNSxU~0y2/$_57.JPG

 

[chawn]

ok, thanks. So I guess that one will be perfect?
http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/MTIwMFgxNjAw/z/SyMAAOSwNSxU~0y2/$_57.JPG

That will work. I'd recommend this one. http://www.kegconnection.com/co2-regulator-wyed-w-check-valves-commercial-taprite/

Easy to use and completely rebuildable.

Edit: replaced link

 

[chickypad]

On both of those the low pressure gauge looks hard read for beer. The first one has markings only in 10 psi increments, the second gauge looks like the increments are 5 psi and it goes to 160. Usually the low pressure gauges for beer go to 60 with markings at each 2 psi so you can accurately set pressures in the 8-14 psi range.

 

[chawn]

Taprites are very easy to read. I have this one. http://www.kegconnection.com/co2-regulator-wyed-w-check-valves-commercial-taprite/

 

[k1ngl1ves]

I understand kegging is a bit expensive, and trying to save a few bucks is always tempting... but I would recommend spending the extra money for a quality regulator. You won't regret it.

Taprite is a great brand and worth the few bucks extra. They're very durable and accurate. I've heard nothing but good things about their customer service as well.


Check the "For Sale" section here too when looking for kegging parts. Great deals pop up all the time!

 

[chickypad]

Taprites are very easy to read. I have this one. http://www.kegconnection.com/co2-regulator-wyed-w-check-valves-commercial-taprite/

Yeah the one you have is good. But look closely at the one you linked on ebay, that's not the same low pressure gauge.

 

[chawn]

Yeah the one you have is good. But look closely at the one you linked on ebay, that's not the same low pressure gauge.

You're right. That gauge is awful.