digital regulator for kegging?

[hexmonkey]

Anybody think this will work, assuming there's a way to connect it to the tanks and keg?

Eastwood Co. - 1/4" Digital Regulator

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Interesting find with a price comparable to a standard reg.

Why no contact Eastwood and ask if it's compatible with CO2 and CO2/Nitro mix.

 

[mnadamn]

I see hi tec beer in the future.... digital displays showing the temp of the beer as well as the pressure on the outside of the tank....

 

[tipicreeper]

As long as it is not a self relieveing regulator it is perfect.
If it self relieves to maintain that 1 psi tolerance then you will lose all your gas.
Great find either way! I'll be looking into these!
-Cheers
David

 

[hexmonkey]

Sent an email to Eastwood to see if this might work. I'll update here if they reply.

 

[hexmonkey]

I'm not really sure how to interpret their answer; it seems a bit...short. I'll post my question and their reply below.

-----Original Message-----
Subject: Contact Us -Tech Help

Hello,

I have a question about product #51559 - 1/4" Digital Regulator. Is this a self relieving regulator? Also, is it suitable for use with CO2?

Their reply:

I would say "NO" to both questuions...


Keith Morris
Senior Tech Advisor
Eastwood Company
1-800-345-1178

 

[ClaudiusB]

Compressd air regulators can not be used as a primary CO2 regulator.
The diaphram type air regulator is not designed for the high CO2 tank pressure.

Remove and use the digital gauge with your setup, great price.

I use a digital gauge with my CO2 setup.

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

 

[hexmonkey]

Compressd air regulators can not be used as a primary CO2 regulator.
The diaphram type air regulator is not designed for the high CO2 tank pressure.

Remove and use the digital gauge with your setup, great price.

Is that to say that the regulator isn't useful but the gauge is?

How would you remove and use just the gauge? Specifically, how would it interface into the existing regulator? Can off-the-shelf parts be used for this?

 

[missing link]

I think what he is saying is that you would have to keep the current regulator you have and adjust it to say 50 PSI, then use the digital regulator to go from 50 PSI down to serving pressure.

The digital can't handle the 2500 PSI in a CO2 tank.

I am guessing but I am interested also just for the cool factor.

 

[mnadamn]

exactly, use this as a secondary regulator and I think you would be fine.

 

[ClaudiusB]

I think what he is saying

My German-English translator (brain) is not at it's peak today

Is that to say that the regulator isn't useful but the gauge is?

As a secondary regulator both should work or unscrew the digital gauge and use with the regulator of your choice.
The gauge has a 1/8" or 1/4" male NPT fitting on the back, look at my gauge on top.



Cheers,
ClaudiusB