There are so many Co2 regulators that sell by shop or online shop. And there is a huge difference in the price between the more expensive ones and the cheap ones. Does it make a difference? it confused people, how to choose a good quality regulator with a reasonable price?
Here is a professional guide that suit all types of Co2 regulator
CO2 regulators have many types used in different places. Like the Welding and cutting industry, Greenhouse, Beer brew keg, Drink industry, and Paintball Gun.
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| Welding and cutting industry | Green house | beer brew keg | paintball Gun |
Let’s see People say who already have cheap price regulators.
“The low side(regulated) was set to 12psi, within 10 minutes it jumped to 25psi then back down to 4 psi 5 minutes later. Adjustments were difficult to make, almost felt like sand grinding in there..”
“Also a high pressure gauge can give you an indication of a slow leak.”
“ The cheap regulator I first was using would give different readings. “
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https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/cheapest-regulator-vs-expensive.386270/
The problem of Cheap regulator is
- High-pressure gauge leaking slow
- The read of the pressure gauge or flowmeter is not accurate
- The pressure is easy to jump and not steady
- Cause the CO2 supply is not pure, and the Welding quality is bad
The important you need check before to buy, ( Example for welding CO2 regualtor)
If you have a big budget, choose by brand , famous like Victor , Harris ,…)
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| Victor® | RADNOR™ | Harris® |
If you want get a high quality one with good price.
- Be sure that the regulator is manufactured according to the standard * and conforms to it. You could check the products descriptions and supplier’s introduction.
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*The international standard of regulator is ISO 2503 ;( https://www.iso.org/standard/40644.html)
2.Supplier’s ability , did they have some experiance in gas pressure regulator? did they work with big company before ? did they have pressure gauge Calibration pressure gauge step?
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3. Check the details of regulators . ( filter)
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| DEM WR1300 | Cheap Ones |
4. Check the Co2 regulator material.
Conclusion :
The quality really different , so you need do more works to get a better gas regulator .but choose DEM will save your time.
Did you have same troubles? Pls leave message , let’s help you .
