co2 regulators

[gator777]

Is it possible to use a co2 regulator from like harbor freight used for welding to keg your beer? Instead of buying one from a brew store?

 

[gator777]

Just trying to save a bit of money. Any words of advice would be awesome.

 

[day_trippr]

Welding regulators have a flow meter in place of the low pressure gauge you need to properly control carbonation (and dispensing) of beer. If the regulator was priced low enough that you could pick up a low pressure gauge to replace the flow meter, it might be workable. Otherwise, stick to beer regulators...

Cheers!

 

[gator777]

Welding regulators have a flow meter in place of the low pressure gauge you need to properly control carbonation (and dispensing) of beer. If the regulator was priced low enough that you could pick up a low pressure gauge to replace the flow meter, it might be workable. Otherwise, stick to beer regulators...

Cheers!

Thanks buddy, that is what I was looking for someone to tell me forget it. And get the right thing not be a ******* and get something that won't work properly. Thanks again.

 

[AgentHubcap]

I use one. It works, but I have foamy pours most of the time. I can't say for sure if that is from the regulator or the beer line length (or something else).

 

[gator777]

I use one. It works, but I have foamy pours most of the time. I can't say for sure if that is from the regulator or the beer line length (or something else).

Thank you for your reply thats much help.