Not sure what I just ordered?

[BigJoeBrew]

Found this on Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338413729&icep_item=332886683032

I hope that I receive a CO2 regulator, but figure chances aren't high? What do ya think?

 

[jcav]

Hopefully that is what you bought. Certainly looks like it from the description but the price is a huge clue! Do post back to tell us what you received. Hopefully if it is a C02 regulator that is actually works. At least your not out a lot of money. Hope it works out for you!

John

 

[bleme]

You should have bought 2 to get the $.05 discount!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

@jcav - My exact thoughts. I will try to remember to report back what I get.

@bleme - I missed out on that! I would just be using this for a secondary regulator and the rest for spare parts. So, we'll see what comes in the mail.

 

[bleme]

Did you pick the regulator with the UK plug or with the US adapter?

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Did you pick the regulator with the UK plug or with the US adapter?

I pick it with the US adapter, but that literally made no sense to me, but hey, I'll jump through their hoops if they send me a regulator!

 

[bleme]

I have ordered quite a few things in those e-packets from China. By the time they get here, I've forgotten that I ordered it. I've only been disappointed once though. I ordered a pump once and when it got here, it was the size of my thumb but when I compared it to the ad, all the information was accurate. I just hadn't looked at it carefully enough.

 

[CascadesBrewer]

It did not seem like a very good deal until I read the details:

Package Includes:
1 x CO2 Regulator
2 x Rubber Band​

 

[BBQB]

How is this possible?

 

[ccous]

This is sketch. I’d be wary of buying some crap from China on eBay for a buck.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

It did not seem like a very good deal until I read the details:

Package Includes:
1 x CO2 Regulator
2 x Rubber Band​

Lol! I sure those rubber bands will come in handy at some point!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

This is sketch. I’d be wary of buying some crap from China on eBay for a buck.

We will see! Got my fingers cross it will come through.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

How is this possible?

Not sure! We’ll see what happens!

 

[IslandLizard]

Look under negative feedback, the 5th item matches the description of yours:

https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...ch=negative&interval=30&_trkparms=negative_30

Not sure what they got though, maybe the item from the top of that list???

 

[Hoppy2bmerry]

Odd how it comes with a plug.

 

[S-Met]

Found this on Ebay: http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...0001&campid=5338413729&icep_item=332886683032

I hope that I receive a CO2 regulator, but figure chances aren't high? What do ya think?

Specs suggest that this is a high-pressure regulator.
Outlet Pressure: 0MPa - 40MPa
Mega Pascal. 1MPa = 91psi

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Look under negative feedback, the 5th item matches the description of yours:

https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...ch=negative&interval=30&_trkparms=negative_30

Not sure what they got though, maybe the item from the top of that list???

That's not a good sign! I figured it wasn't going to happen, but had to try at that price. We will see what shows up!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Odd how it comes with a plug.

Maybe it's rechargeable?! I wouldn't be surprised if I just receive the plug. LOL!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Specs suggest that this is a high-pressure regulator.
Outlet Pressure: 0MPa - 40MPa
Mega Pascal. 1MPa = 91psi

Interesting, didn't really look at that. I was so stunned by the price I forgot to look at details. If it comes, wouldn't it still work for beer?

 

[mongoose33]

If you look toward the bottom of the item page there are other regulators that look to be the same thing for sale at $29, $33, and $37.

I wonder if the "two rubber bands" thing is referring to the rubber covers to the gauges.

 

[S-Met]

Interesting, didn't really look at that. I was so stunned by the price I forgot to look at details. If it comes, wouldn't it still work for beer?

Depending on how precise the regulator can be adjusted, but probably not. If the precision is 1MPa, one adjustment ups your pressure by 91psi. Your degree between 0-1 is 91psi.

 

[mongoose33]

Interesting, didn't really look at that. I was so stunned by the price I forgot to look at details. If it comes, wouldn't it still work for beer?

The title says "Home Draft Beer Brewing." Yeah, it's for a homebrew setup.

I'm highly tempted to order one just because. Only thing is I already have several spare regulators....

 

[OG-wan Kenobi]

Look under negative feedback, the 5th item matches the description of yours:

https://feedback.ebay.com/ws/eBayIS...ch=negative&interval=30&_trkparms=negative_30

Not sure what they got though, maybe the item from the top of that list???

LMFAO
the first guy gives negative feedback complaining about his anal vibrator
I got a great laugh out of that

 

[balrog]

LMFAO
the first guy gives negative feedback complaining about his anal vibrator
I got a great laugh out of that

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Right, perhaps they thought they would get the UK "plug" and got the US "plug"

 

[mongoose33]

If you look closely at the high pressure gauge it goes up to 3000 psi. So it's not a normal gauge for showing amount left in the CO2 cylinder.

The other gauge goes up to 60 psi, which is normal for this application.

 

[SanPancho]

For 4 bucks id just add this to my existing primary regulator. Use it as a secondary. Get a plug for the top gauge hole and a left thread nipple to join them. As long as it doesn’t leak you’ll be stoked.

 

[Jayjay1976]

Hopefully it works as expected and you never come home to either an empty CO2 cylinder or exploded kegs.

 

[bleme]

I wonder if the "two rubber bands" thing is referring to the rubber covers to the gauges.

I figured the rubber bands referred to the washers

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Well, whatever it is shipped out yesterday! Now all I have to do is wait a month and we’ll figure it out!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Hopefully it works as expected and you never come home to either an empty CO2 cylinder or exploded kegs.

That sure would be a bummer. I could definitively say it was a bust of a purchase at least

 

[IslandLizard]

Well, whatever it is shipped out yesterday! Now all I have to do is wait a month and we’ll figure it out!

Maybe we can do a poll of what we think you'll be getting.

==> I'm saying you're getting an AC adapter plug, as pictured in the last 3 images.
Not a CO2 regulator as was advertised for $3.54, including shipping.

 

[S-Met]

My guess is vibrating butt-plug like feedback comment #1

 

[Homergah]

I'm getting one just for the hell of it.

Edit: and maybe I'll get a vibrating plug.

 

[Jayjay1976]

That sure would be a bummer. I could definitively say it was a bust of a purchase at least

In all likelihood, it will be just fine. I'd recommend tightening all fittings and adding teflon tape where appropriate. There are junk sellers out there but they don't stay in business long, and besides, you have invested very little. At this price they can sell a bunch of units and build up a good rating/feedback, then raise the price to a profitable level. I've been to a couple dozen factories in China, and they more or less know how to make a quality product. Met some fantastic engineers, nice people to collaborate with on new products. Masters at cost reduction, though it always involves tradeoffs.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

Maybe we can do a poll of what we think you'll be getting.

==> I'm saying you're getting an AC adapter plug, as pictured in the last 3 images.
Not a CO2 regulator as was advertised for $3.54, including shipping.

As requested I have add a poll for voting what I will receive, even if it is not much at least we can have fun with it!

 

[BigJoeBrew]

My guess is vibrating butt-plug like feedback comment #1

Hey, could be worse! Not sure how, butt...

 

[OG-wan Kenobi]

I think your getting a plastic washer

 

[IslandLizard]

I think your getting a plastic washer

1 or 2?

I've added both washer choices to the poll.
Choose carefully, a lot depends on it.

 

[BigJoeBrew]

@IslandLizard - Thanks! I forgot washers or rubber bands when I made the poll.

 

[IslandLizard]

QUOTE="BigJoeBrew, post: 8510404, member: 158581"]@IslandLizard - Thanks! I forgot washers or rubber bands when I made the poll.[/QUOTE]
YVW!
Are the rubber bands the same what we refer to as the plastic washers?

Or are they the black rubber surrounds on the gauges?