Looking for an inexpensive regulator

[TRainH2o]

I am working on a small kegerator, not my main one. It came with a regulator but it has a problem with the pressure relief valve leaking. The valve looks like it is made into the back of the regulator body and can't be removed.

So, I am looking for a relatively inexpensive regulator. Who has the best deals? Thanks.

 

[JonK331]

One thing I've found is that it's totally unnecessary to get a regulator that tells the pressure in the CO2 tank. The pressure stays constant until the very end. Only way to tell what's left in the tank is to weigh it. Single guage regulators are definitely cheaper.

 

[TRainH2o]

Yes, I was looking into a single gauge regulator for sure. Thanks.

 

[ZWood15]

Here:
http://kegcowboy.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=230

or here:
http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=269

 

[TRainH2o]

The one on Keg Connection was going to be my fall back regulator if I didn't find anything. else. I really doubt I find anything new for less.

 

[GNBrews]

http://www.harborfreight.com/regulator-gauge-94841.html $29.99

However, I think the extra $5-6 is worth it on the ones that Zwood posted links to.

 

[Tindel]

I've thought about getting a welding regulator... will it work, or do you need some special connections/fittings?

 

[GNBrews]

Most welding regulators will work just fine if they have a normal CGA-320 connection. The Harbor Freight one I linked above has both the Argon and CO2 input connectors.

 

[daugenet]

Here:
http://kegcowboy.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=230

or here:
http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=269

i have the kegcowboy one as well as a taprite and i think i actually prefer the kegcowboy one. It is just a tiny bit easier to change the pressure on while in the fridge than the taprite. (both are good and easy to adjust though)

i have no experience with the one at kegconnection so i have no comment on it

 

[bucfanmike]

i tried the harbor freight one. 2 problems. It comes with two stems, and of course the wrong one was installed to start with and no matter what i tried i couldnt get the original one out. Also it is a welding flow gauge and not a pressure gauge. It can be changed out but add another few bucks. If you have a pepsi distributor near you then you can get a cornelius 2 gauge with built in backflow for 35 and save the shipping.

 

[adivito]

i tried the harbor freight one. 2 problems. It comes with two stems, and of course the wrong one was installed to start with and no matter what i tried i couldnt get the original one out. Also it is a welding flow gauge and not a pressure gauge. It can be changed out but add another few bucks. If you have a pepsi distributor near you then you can get a cornelius 2 gauge with built in backflow for 35 and save the shipping.

I had the same problem with the harbor freight one, its not worth the issues plus it has the wrong gauges. The kegcowboy one is awesome is to adjust and read, and the guys there were great to deal with, mine shipped the same day i ordered it.

 

[shortyjacobs]

Here:
http://kegcowboy.com/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=230

or here:
http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=269

Wow, that kegcowboy one looks pretty nice.

I have a double body kegconnection one, (like the one posted, but two squished together), and no complaints...only trick is you need a screwdriver to adjust pressure...my kegerator is 2' from my workbench, so this isn't an issue.

 

[bommarkm]

Thanks for posting the sites with the cheaper regulators!! The one at Keg Cowboy is perfect for what I am looking for.