subliminalurge
Well-Known Member
What the hell...
I posted about this issue in another thread, but I figured I'd start a new one rather than hijack the other guy's topic.
Bought my initial kegging setup from kegconnection.com. Money was tight, so as much as I wanted to, I didn't go with the Taprite regulator, I went ahead and got their house brand. It's now only a month later and the high pressure guage isn't working. Not sure what you call it, but the metal disc that has the psi readings painted on it has warped to the point where it prevents the needle from moving.
Now, I know the high pressure guage isn't even really necessary, but it is a nice convenience, and it's a convenience that I paid for.
kegconnection is basically nonresponsive via email or phone these days. Calling is useless, and sending an email takes a day or two for a response.
Obviously this will be my last purchase from them, but in the meantime I'd like to know how to get my regulator opened up so I can flatten the plate back down and get the needle freed up.
I've tried "significant" force with a pair of channel lock pliers in the hopes of twisting the lens assembly off. Doesn't want to move. I've undone every screw I can find, but that obviously doesn't allow removal of the outer shell on the guage.
Any of you more experienced guys have any tips or tricks on how I can get this guage working again? I obviously have no support or assistance coming from my vendor any time soon.
I posted about this issue in another thread, but I figured I'd start a new one rather than hijack the other guy's topic.
Bought my initial kegging setup from kegconnection.com. Money was tight, so as much as I wanted to, I didn't go with the Taprite regulator, I went ahead and got their house brand. It's now only a month later and the high pressure guage isn't working. Not sure what you call it, but the metal disc that has the psi readings painted on it has warped to the point where it prevents the needle from moving.
Now, I know the high pressure guage isn't even really necessary, but it is a nice convenience, and it's a convenience that I paid for.
kegconnection is basically nonresponsive via email or phone these days. Calling is useless, and sending an email takes a day or two for a response.
Obviously this will be my last purchase from them, but in the meantime I'd like to know how to get my regulator opened up so I can flatten the plate back down and get the needle freed up.
I've tried "significant" force with a pair of channel lock pliers in the hopes of twisting the lens assembly off. Doesn't want to move. I've undone every screw I can find, but that obviously doesn't allow removal of the outer shell on the guage.
Any of you more experienced guys have any tips or tricks on how I can get this guage working again? I obviously have no support or assistance coming from my vendor any time soon.