Experience Keggers- which regulator here is best:

[ThinBrewLine]

Experience Keggers- which regulator here is best:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dual-Body-CO2-Beer-Regulator-check-valves-Made-in-USA-Two-Product-RG303Ebay-/131318908391?_trksid=p2054897.l4275

or this

http://www.amazon.com/Taprite-Product-Pressure-Kegerator-Regulator/dp/B0060NOX40

 

[WayFrae]

I believe the overwhelming majority are going to tell you to go with Taprite.

For what it's worth I have The Governor and it has been great.

 

[ThinBrewLine]

Oh, I like the Governor wayfrae- thanks for pointing me that way.
I've read of some problems with the taprite knobs stripping.

 

[WayFrae]

Oh, I like the Governor wayfrae- thanks for pointing me that way.
I've read of some problems with the taprite knobs stripping.

Yeah I have heard that too. I think Taprite replaces them for free though.

I have been really pleased with the Governor. The knobs are all metal which is really nice. I don't have anything bad to say about it.

 

[LLBeanJ]

I have both styles and definitely prefer the Taprite. Mine did have a knob strip out once (about 2 years in), but it was easily replaced. Behind the knob, the adjustment screw is an Allen head, so adjustment is still possible while waiting for the replacement knob.

 

[hunter_le five]

I've a couple Taprights, and I like them. Been in use for several years without issue.

Can't say if they're better or worse than the other, as I've no experience with that one.

 

[The_Bishop]

'The Governor' looks to be exactly like the kegco regulator, except $22 more expensive:

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003WX772G/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

 

[heckabrew]

I would steer away from the ebay one you posted, I had one like that and the paper gauge faces got warped in my kegerator. I replaced it with a clearance item from midwest supplies last year, it looks a lot like the governor, but was only like $25, gauge faces are hard plastic and works great. I gave the old one to a buddy who had a regulator that failed, so he swapped out the gauges.

 

[Eh_Modern_Drunkard]

I've had very good luck with my Taprite, it's taken a fair amount of abuse and has kept going like a trooper. You may want to opt for the quick disconnects on it similar to the ones on your second option though. It'll make it easier to switch between carbing and purging kegs, and way less headache if you end up wanting to use a bottling gun.
That's just my extremely biased opinion. hahaha

 

[aviator01]

Taprite. Made in the USA.

 

[PapaO]

Chudnow. Made in the USA. The major components like the body are also made in the United States (some components on the regulators, particularly the gauges are foreign made due to lack of availability from American manufactures)
http://www.kegconnection.com/chudnow-regulator-dual-body-three-gauge/

 

[brew_ny]

I have a Taprite and a cheap Chudnow they both carbonate beer and push beer to the glass

I have not seen any difference other then what I paid

all the best

S_M

 

[Rev2010]

I have a Taprite, came from a KegCo. I much prefer the Taprite. I think the knob stripping issue might be mostly caused by people overtighening when closing the valve all the way - which is rarely done anyhow. Once it stops turning I stop. But as mentioned, if it does strip you can still adjust it and they'll send you a replacement. I wholeheartedly love Taprite products. I have both a dual gauge primary and a 3-product secondary, only been using them since September or so however. And yes, they're USA made. I believe the company is based in NJ.


Rev.

 

[LLBeanJ]

I think the knob stripping issue might be mostly caused by people overtighening when closing the valve all the way - which is rarely done anyhow.

Mine got gunked up somehow. When I took it apart to figure out why the screw wouldn't turn, there was also a nick in the adjustment screw thread. I have no idea how that happened. I ended up replacing the entire bonnet assembly, which included the bonnet, adj screw, and knob and it's been fine ever since.

 

[passedpawn]

I've got that exact Taprite dual (I carb beer and soda in my keezer). It's great. I also have a Micromatic, but I prefer the Taprite.

I think the only issue with the Taprite is that the seal inside the nut that connects to the CO2 bottle can easily fall out and roll away.

 

[day_trippr]

Running six Chudnow primaries here (across three systems plus a portable). Happy to not pay more for equivalent performance...

Cheers!

 

[bondra76]

only used taprite so far but I am very happy

 

[GenIke]

I have a taprite and a generic that I paid $13 for. They both do the same thing. Actually the cheap one has a PRV which is nice.

 

[Jsamp]

I bought the regulator you posted from amazon.

 

[ThinBrewLine]

Well I went with the Taprite, and it is now at the house. I am awaiting four FREE pinlocks (courtesy of an ex Coca-Cola employee who secured a whole bunch of them), scouring CL and friends of friends for a freezer or fridge (I think I prefer to make a keezer, but we'ill see), and found a welding supplier with 20lb CO2 tanks filled for $125.00 and $25 trade outs. Also waiting on Beverage Elements for new gaskets, tubing, faucets, keg lube, etc.

The wife is on board, but seems to be getting a bit apprehensive at the "up front costs".

 

[ThinBrewLine]

So I got the taprite- and I like it for how it appears. The free cornies and parts I ordered to rejuvenate them are on the way, and today I found a 9.9 CF chest freezer in nearly pristine condition for $50.00 on CL (an out-of-town family trying to quickly liquidate the belongings of a departed loved one). It's amazing how well things are coming together.
STC-1000 ordered today as well.

This is great!!! I love this hobby!!!!!!!!!!

 

[passedpawn]

So I got the taprite- and I like it for how it appears. The free cornies and parts I ordered to rejuvenate them are on the way, and today I found a 9.9 CF chest freezer in nearly pristine condition for $50.00 on CL (an out-of-town family trying to quickly liquidate the belongings of a departed loved one). It's amazing how well things are coming together.
STC-1000 ordered today as well.

This is great!!! I love this hobby!!!!!!!!!!

Just wait for the first time you look in the keezer and see 5g of beer on the bottom because of a leaky disconnect.

Kegging isn't without its challenges. But for me it's way better than bottling.

 

[helterscelter]

Just wait for the first time you look in the keezer and see 5g of beer on the bottom because of a leaky disconnect.

Kegging isn't without its challenges. But for me it's way better than bottling.

For me it was a cobra tap caught between the keg and the keezer lid. Still the saddest day of my brewing journey.