Co2 regulator

[Merz69]

Does the material matter for a regulator ? Brass or Stainless ?

 

[bracconiere]

i don't think so? tap-rites are popular, and they're plastic.....gotta say my kegco brass chrome plated one looks cool though...

 

[Nate R]

Does the material matter for a regulator ? Brass or Stainless ?

Probably.
Cost also matters to some.
I think you get what you pay for... taprite is usually pretty good. Micromatic is better.
But since the regulator doesn't touch the beer, i think it doesn't really matter.

 

[bracconiere]

But since the regulator doesn't touch the beer, i think it doesn't really matter.

what about O2 permability though? lol

 

[Homebrew Harry]

what about O2 permability though? lol

Is it a PET regulator ?

 

[bracconiere]

Is it a PET regulator ?

well mine is chrome plated brass, looks really cool. but i don't really fiddle around with it enough to call it a pet?

 

[Alex4mula]

I had two Taprites fail before 2 years used inside keezer. Don’t recommend them for that. Last one I got is a Harris but using it outside. Will see. Has 7 yr warranty vs the 1 yr of the other.

 

[bracconiere]

I had two Taprites fail before 2 years used inside keezer. Don’t recommend them for that. Last one I got is a Harris but using it outside. Will see. Has 7 yr warranty vs the 1 yr of the other.

i remember my harris, lasted me 10+ years...the tap-rites seemed to go about 5 a piece....

 

[Sailingeric]

i remember my harris, lasted me 10+ years...the tap-rites seemed to go about 5 a piece....

My taperite failed about that time. I could have gotten a rebuild kit but for a few bucks more got a new set.

 

[bracconiere]

My taperite failed about that time. I could have gotten a rebuild kit but for a few bucks more got a new set.

i think the harris i got from the welding shop where i was swapping tanks was $200+...and tap-rites go for $60....

 

[Jayjay1976]

I had two Taprites fail before 2 years used inside keezer. Don’t recommend them for that. Last one I got is a Harris but using it outside. Will see. Has 7 yr warranty vs the 1 yr of the other.

I have a Taprite inside my keezer, curious about the failure mode you've experienced with yours.

 

[bracconiere]

I have a Taprite inside my keezer, curious about the failure mode you've experienced with yours.

mine failed outside the fridge... i gave it away to someone here couple years ago, to see if they could rebuild it....but to me i just noticed it was leaking, because i can see it on the scale.....

 

[Alex4mula]

I have a Taprite inside my keezer, curious about the failure mode you've experienced with yours.

The knob got very hard to turn on both.

 

[SonomaBrewer]

Have had trouble now with Taprite, Keg King and Harris regulators after time. None of these ultimately seems built to last... in or outside of the kegerator.

Is there another build out there that is best in class, something that will last for more than 5 years? Or is that just "as good as it gets" for a regulator?

 

[Nate R]

The knob got very hard to turn on both.

The red knobs can be replaced. Usually they get stripped over time. These are the 'push in, pull out' models.
I searched it here i think a year or two back.
Like $6 on AIH i think. Works great now still in my keezer all these 6 years.

 

[Alex4mula]

The red knobs can be replaced. Usually they get stripped over time. These are the 'push in, pull out' models.
I searched it here i think a year or two back.
Like $6 on AIH i think. Works great now still in my keezer all these 6 years.

That I would like to see. Would be great.

 

[Nate R]

That I would like to see. Would be great.

Not sure what i needed- just the red knob or the black part too.
Search "taprite regulator knob" and you should find plenty.

 

[KyBeer]

Has anyone Calibrated the gage? I have a dual output and one reads two pounds high. Compared the two on charged tanks and with my fermentation pressure regulator.