Maybe a good deal on an second regulator?

[JnJ]

Are the perlick regulators mentioned earlier in this thread the same as these?
The part numbers are different and there is no mention of Perlick but the price is the same and they "look" the same.

Anyone confirm?

Warren

Yup, those appear to be the same.

 

[Germey]

The American Science Surplus ones are still available, but my only hesitation would be the size. I am wondering if these might work as well and be more compact.
1/8" NPT 0-30psi gauges are here for under $9.
Whatayall think?

 

[beerthirty]

Yup, those appear to be the same.

not trying to throw a wrench into this, but aren't the ports on HB regs 3/8

 

[conpewter]

the sci-surplus regs I got had a sticker with something like "Max PSI 1300" which means I could have daisy-chained them with my primary regulator if I #1 wanted to find a right hand/left hand nipple (the sci-plus are all RHT). #2 wanted to chance that this old reg will handle 800 PSI

Easier to just use them as a bank of secondary regs dialed down by my primaryl

 

[Germey]

not trying to throw a wrench into this, but aren't the ports on HB regs 3/8

After the reg, it is just tubing. You can find a fitting to hose barb in anything you need.

Now Does anyone know if these tool regulators have anything about them that will prevent them from being useful as a secondary?

 

[beerthirty]

After the reg, it is just tubing. You can find a fitting to hose barb in anything you need.

Now Does anyone know if these tool regulators have anything about them that will prevent them from being useful as a secondary?

If I remember correctly, they are plastic body. I used to have to replace them all the time when I repaired air compressors. they were very easily damaged. some guys would have to get them replaced monthly because the ratcheting lock mechanism under the knob would fail or they would crank them past the limits and literally pull the diaphragm out. I personally would not use them

 

[beerthirty]

I have ordered three of the A.S.S. regulators, but have a another question. I'm pretty sure the co2 tank(4 lb) and reg that I have is only setup with a secondary because the gauge is a 0-60 and when I crank the screw in all the way it barely hits 60 psi. I would think that even a little 4 lb tank would hold the same pressure but not volume as a larger tank. so how dangerous is this setup and where could I get a cheap primary reg? thanks guys

 

[david_42]

beerthirty - some primary regulators only have a low pressure gage. It's not the least bit dangerous, just harder to tell when you are running out of CO2. You might be able to install a high pressure gage if there is a port on the side opposite the tank connection.

 

[beerthirty]

beerthirty - some primary regulators only have a low pressure gage. It's not the least bit dangerous, just harder to tell when you are running out of CO2. You might be able to install a high pressure gage if there is a port on the side opposite the tank connection.

Its not so much the regulator reading that makes me think its a low pressure regulator,but the fact that the adjustment screw is cranked all the way in to get the 60 PSI.

 

[conpewter]

If you have a regulator attached to a tank and it is working, it is a primary regulator. The primary I have will also only give me an outflow pressure of 60PSI before it starts to blow its relief valve (found that out trying to carb soda at room temp).

Anyway as for these regulators, they are a bit rusty but I got one that didn't work, called SciPlus and they mailed me another one right away and free of charge.

 

[david_42]

Its not so much the regulator reading that makes me think its a low pressure regulator,but the fact that the adjustment screw is cranked all the way in to get the 60 PSI.

I see your point. I've never tried running any of my regulators over 40 psi. I think both of my primaries are rated at 0-100 psi. Since soda kegs are rated at 135 psi, this is a built-in safety margin.

 

[billtzk]

American Science & Surplus still has these Perlick secondary regulators. I just bought three.

Thanks especially to kvh and TheFlyingBeer for your pics and parts lists.

 

[Chriso]

KegKits has some good prices, and if you need a large amount of items it is run by Tom Hargrove, who is one of the guys that has quite a few auctions on ebay. Just call him and tell him what you want and see if you can get a package deal.

+1 to KegKits, cheapest price on Gauges (and MFL fittings!) I've ever seen!!!

Just ordered 3 regulators from AS&S, and placing my order right now for gauges and MFL fittings, once they get here and I butcher my existing manifold, time to see what else I need!

 

[lucasszy]

American Science & Surplus still has these Perlick secondary regulators. I just bought three.

Thanks especially to kvh and TheFlyingBeer for your pics and parts lists.

I just bought 4 and then they went to a status of backordered? I think I got the last of them.

Woo Hooo score for me!

Now to get the rest of the items!

Cheers

Lucas

 

[McPintley]

A day late and a dollar short! perlick 40115 is no longer showing up when I search the as&s site. Must be out.

 

[david_42]

Keep checking, they get batches fairly often.

 

[Picobrew]

Anyone have any luck finding these? I need something like this...

 

[Baja_Brewer]

Has anyone seen these anywhere recently? I could use a setup like this and I can't afford paying for highpressure ones from homebrew shops...

 

[bad coffee]

they sold out of them a while ago, and won't be getting any more.

your best bet is ebay or craigslist. Or just save your pennies and buy new.

B