Using an argon flowmeter for nitrogen tank

[gametheory]

I have a nitrogen cylinder and an oxygen regulator and argon flow-meter. I am wondering whether I will get an accurate reading of flow of gas per minute? Will the meter show an amount that is less or more than actual flow?

 

[BBBF]

I have a nitrogen cylinder and an oxygen regulator and argon flow-meter. I am wondering whether I will get an accurate reading of flow of gas per minute? Will the meter show an amount that is less or more than actual flow?

You can use the argon regulator on the nitrogen tank. I'm confused where teh oxygen regulator comes in.

 

[Minbari]

argon is a considerably heavier gas than nitrogen. I would think that the indicator is calibrated for the "thicker" gas. using nitrogen would indicate low IMHO.

looks like you would need to convert it

https://www.mathesongas.com/pdfs/products/flowmeter-product-line-overview.pdf

 

[brokebucket]

Just curious, what are you using a nitrogen gas flow meter for in beer making?

 

[BillNye]

Mass flow or volumetric flow?

 

[SmokingGunn]

Mass flow or volumetric flow?

Common argon flowmeters are CFM.

I'm also curious why you'd need to know the flow rate of Nitrogen.

 

[acidrain]

You can only put an oxygen reg on oxygen. Argon and Nitrogen are the same: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gas_cylinder.