Argon won't seal

[Maker]

lose a full cylinder of gas overnight where the valve has been left open

Do they not hear the hissing.

 

[chevy2]

Do they not hear the hissing.

Obviously not but a whole lot of cursing will be heard in the morning!

 

[Richard.]

For industrial use they would be binned by the date shown for insurance reasons, but as DIY use is much lighter it will last a lot longer unless damaged like yours.

Have to disagree with ya there. The rubber diaphragm is a perishable item no matter where or how it's used. I weigh em in when the date is up.

 

[backpurge]

Richard, you are 100% spot on with your comment

 

[jinjahbiscuit]

My regulator cost the equivalent of £150, there was no choice where I have my gear for a cheaper alternative. Consequently it gets sent back to its' box every time I finish with it and the bottle gets taped up to keep the crap out.

 

[Maker]

Have to disagree with ya there. The rubber diaphragm is a perishable item no matter where or how it's used. I weigh em in when the date is up.

Well at least I shouldn't feel bad that I broke it if I should throw it away anyway.

 

[Maker]

What do you think of this regulator? And should I also get a flowmeter?

 

[backpurge]

Rather than a flow meter you are better with a "peashooter", they are a fraction of the cost and generally more accurate, also they let you know how much gas is actually coming out of the end of the torch

 

[gordon stephenson]

Dressing the bull-nose with emery while pinning in a drill will not necessarily give you a true sealing ring, It needs either resurfacing on a lathe or buy a new one, Don't go taking any risks with the pressures involved,

 

[Maker]

Rather than a flow meter you are better with a "peashooter", they are a fraction of the cost and generally more accurate, also they let you know how much gas is actually coming out of the end of the torch

So I should get that reg and one of these.

 

[backpurge]

Personally, that's what I would go for

 

[Richard.]

Here is one of mine for TIG the flow metre is built in to it.

 

[Richard.]

When that date runs out it will be scrapped dispite the external condition been mint

 

[Richard.]

This is one of my top fitting type with the flow metre added to the side. It is important you get the right fitting type for your bottle type. And if you can spend a little more on a respected brand .

 

[Agautosport]

Just contact Weldequip and get a new regulator , their not expensive .

 

[Maker]

Just contact Weldequip and get a new regulator , their not expensive .

I've just ordered one from weldequip.