EU no Uk Argon Regulator

[BillFarworth]

Hi Guys.
Looking for a EU no Uk Argon Regulator possibly with flowmeter.
Anyone could supply that in Uk in decent price?
Thanks

 

[BillFarworth]

I have found a RHÖNA Argon regulator.
It is a EU one.

This is the Specs:

BOTTLE PRESSURE: 200 BAR

QUANTITY INDICATOR: 0 TO 24 LTR / MIN.

Firstly does anyone know RHÖNA.Is it a reliable brand?
I notice that the sellers adv their regulators on 300 Bar.
The 200 Bar will be an issue?
Thanks

 

[hotrodder]

The 200 Bar will be an issue?

If your gas cylinders are filled to more than 200 bar then yes.
Weldequip (top of this page) sells Westcol regulators which are British made and available in various fitments (base entry, side entry etc). If you want to buy online then Rapidwelding carry quite a big range, all respected brands i think and a variety of fitments

What do mean by 'EU no UK'? Cylinder valve fitments can vary by country, 5/8 BSP RH thread in the UK (BS341 standard), different in Europe where DIN477 are the norm i think

 

[BillFarworth]

Many thanks Hotroder!
I thought I will not have feedback on that !
What an excellent forum.
You are absolute right the valve fitments is DIN477 and side entry.
Now about the 200 bar if I am able to find one in 300 Bar then I will be in the standard.
You think the Rapidweld will be able to help on that?
I will give try and see!
Many thanks

 

[hotrodder]

I would have thought most decent suppliers should be able to sort you out, Wescol make regs to suit European (and American, Aussie, Japanese etc) standards, Rapidwelding sell Harris (US brand) and Elga (Swedish? v. nice but spendy)
Obviously there's not much point in a UK retailer keeping DIN, CGA etc in stock...

 

[BillFarworth]

I have sent an email to Rapidweld .Hope by Monday to have a response.
If you was yourself you will not risk it Hotrodder to go for the RHÖNA Argon regulator @ 200.
I found it quite cheap in Germany.Do you feel that the EU supplier will fill the cylinders more than the 200 Bars?

 

[hotrodder]

It's a bank holiday weekend so i doubt anyone will be reading any emails until Wednesday.
No, i wouldn't use a reg that's rated max inlet pressure is below the cylinder fill pressure.
Fill pressures vary by supplier... in the UK some of the rent free sources are only 137 bar, some of the larger suppliers over 200 bar. I don't get the EU supplier/DIN477 thing when you give Birmingham as your location but phone your gas supplier and ask 'em (or at least tell us). If you brought a cylinder over from Europe then you ain't gonna get it refilled in the UK as no one will touch other companies cylinders

 

[pedrobedro]

I found it quite cheap in Germany.Do you feel that the EU supplier will fill the cylinders more than the 200 Bars?

BOC are filled to 237bar and Energas 300 bar so go for 300.