Regulator.

[Gareth Collier]

Good evening guys just a quick one. I have bought a dual regulator for my home brew set up. This arrived but came with push fitting. i am after barded end to push co2 pipe on to. as shown in picture anyone happen to know what size. Also what do you call these thanks again.

 

[day_trippr]

That looks like a standard 1/4" flare fitting with a 1/4" barb.

https://www.morebeer.com/products/flare-fitting-set-14-nut-barb.html
Note: there does not appear to be any kind of "shut-off" valve(s) shown your posted picture. That could be challenging...

Cheers!

 

[dirkomatic]

I'm a little confused as to the "push fitting" you might have received. Have a picture of that?

The fittings in the picture are swivel flare barbs, usually 5/16" for gas. Swivel Flare Adapter - 1/4'' FFL x 5/16'' OD hose barb

However, since you state you have a "push fitting" I'm not sure whether these will thread onto your regulator or not.

 

[Gareth Collier]

Thanks for the reply. Would i need a male end to screw inside the regulator after i have removed the ones on now.

 

[dirkomatic]

We really need a picture of what you have to determine what you may require.

 

[Gareth Collier]

This is what i have.

 

[dirkomatic]

The flare fitting listed above will thread right onto the regulator you have. The male end is already there.

 

[dirkomatic]

You will need some nylon flare washers as well.
https://www.brewhardware.com/product_p/flaregasket.htm

 

[Golddiggie]

Get any of the available check valves with MFL connections (like these: Brass Checkvalve 1/4" MFL) and install them. Although it looks like the fitting in the regulator bodies are 1/4" MFL already, so you just need the swivel nuts. Unless you want to be able to turn off the feed from either side of the regulator as needed. I have the valves on most of my regulators currently.

I like the ones I linked to because they're brass, only turn 90 degrees and are easy to use/install. Get them with the swivel nuts (5/16 for gas) and you will have all you need to connect up. I would get more of the nylon washers (I usually buy a bunch at a time) when you place the order.

 

[Gareth Collier]

I see great thats much easier no need to struggle to remove on one. thanks alot guys will buy these and just screw on excellent. thanks for the much needed help take guys.

 

[Gareth Collier]

That's a fantastic idea. Good point like you say would be much better with check valve.

 

[Gareth Collier]

silly question but how would i connect the check valve.

 

[Golddiggie]

silly question but how would i connect the check valve.

Remove the current 1/4" NPT to 1/4" MFL fittings on the regulator and install the check valves. Pretty easy with some basic hand tools. Having a bench vise does help, but it's not required.