I got a 20lb CO2 tank, 4 pin lock kegs, and this regulator off craigslist, all of which came straight out of an old soda bar. My question to you is, is it worth trying to salvage this regulator?
From what I can tell, I would need to replace the tank pressure gauge at a minimum as it's damaged and thus I expect it to leak. However, it appears that the gas fittings are 1/2" and the only replacement gauges I've seen are 1/4" NPT or fitting size is not specified. Is there a standard size for these gauges that don't specify a size?
However, there is also soda residue on the hose barbs. This makes me think soda may have backflowed into the regulator. I'm assuming this would be an issue. Correct? Is there a way to check? Can I just unscrew the black covers and take a look?
I realize that the simple way to find all this out would just be hook the darn thing up. However, I'm still putting together the kegging setup and, as there are no shutoff valves, it seems the regulator would be difficult to test without having it hooked up or caps where the hose barbs are.
I welcome any ideas or suggestions! Thank you!
From what I can tell, I would need to replace the tank pressure gauge at a minimum as it's damaged and thus I expect it to leak. However, it appears that the gas fittings are 1/2" and the only replacement gauges I've seen are 1/4" NPT or fitting size is not specified. Is there a standard size for these gauges that don't specify a size?
However, there is also soda residue on the hose barbs. This makes me think soda may have backflowed into the regulator. I'm assuming this would be an issue. Correct? Is there a way to check? Can I just unscrew the black covers and take a look?
I realize that the simple way to find all this out would just be hook the darn thing up. However, I'm still putting together the kegging setup and, as there are no shutoff valves, it seems the regulator would be difficult to test without having it hooked up or caps where the hose barbs are.
I welcome any ideas or suggestions! Thank you!
