Elga optimator

[HughF]

Trying to figure out the company by the order confirmation.... lol

 

[Tom Orrow L]

Rapid welding
Check the part numbers on the site, that's also exactly what their confirmations looks like :P

 

[Richard.]

Dunno if an optimator flowmeter is better with regards to reducing gas surge (probably not much in it?), definately prettier/neater (less connections etc) and amost certainly more spendy? The 'full fat' optimator regulators are a combined dual stage regulator + a gas surge dodad all in one so very different, the optimator II is a dual outlet version

I wouldn't pay £140 for one either, mine cost £76+vat

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I'm not saying who i bought it from as it's less than their advertised price (which is still a chunk lower than £140) but FWIW i don't have an account with them, haven't spent loads of money with them and didn't need to barter, just asked if the advertised price was the best they could do

By more flexible i mean it's seperate from the regulator and fits on a valved Y splitter like any other flowmeter... if i want three outlets from one cylinder it's easy, if the reg gets damaged (or 'use by dates' are paid attention to for insurance or whatever reason) i don't have to replace the entire set up etc

Granted an optimator flowmeter + normal flowmeter + Y splitter + a dual stage reg is gonna more expensive than an Optimator II if starting from scratch

You've done alright to get it at that. Most I've seen are £100 or more plus vat which is a bit rich.
Each to there own I suppose. I personally would prefer to spend another £100 and get the whole lot. Better value imo.
I do pay attention to the dates which doesn't make a vast amount of difference as I would still keep the tubes. I bought my reg and added the secondary tube later on. You don't have to buy it all or chuck it all. Your secondary stage will be dated as will your Harris reg so you'll be chucking as much as I do. Damage yes fair point I have more at risk with that I'll just be careful and look after it.