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A compressed air regulator is made for regulating air from compressors and similiar sources. The input pressure can range from anywhere from 0 to several thousand [[psi]], and output pressure can be either predefined or adjusted within a certain range. This kind of regulator is relatively cheap, but has a somewhat limited use because of the low input pressure. | A '''compressed air regulator''' is made for regulating air from compressors and similiar sources. The input pressure can range from anywhere from 0 to several thousand [[psi]], and output pressure can be either predefined or adjusted within a certain range. This kind of regulator is relatively cheap, but has a somewhat limited use because of the low input pressure. | ||
Compressed air regulators have been used successfully to regulate [[propane]] for [[fuel meter]]s, though they are not made for this and could potentially be damaged. An air regulator may vent to the atmosphere when the pressure dial is being turned down, vented propane may pose a fire hazard. Liquid propane entering the regulator may damage it as well. | Compressed air regulators have been used successfully to regulate [[propane]] for [[fuel meter]]s, though they are not made for this and could potentially be damaged. An air regulator may vent to the atmosphere when the pressure dial is being turned down, vented propane may pose a fire hazard. Liquid propane entering the regulator may damage it as well. | ||
Revision as of 19:17, 23 October 2005
A compressed air regulator is made for regulating air from compressors and similiar sources. The input pressure can range from anywhere from 0 to several thousand psi, and output pressure can be either predefined or adjusted within a certain range. This kind of regulator is relatively cheap, but has a somewhat limited use because of the low input pressure. Compressed air regulators have been used successfully to regulate propane for fuel meters, though they are not made for this and could potentially be damaged. An air regulator may vent to the atmosphere when the pressure dial is being turned down, vented propane may pose a fire hazard. Liquid propane entering the regulator may damage it as well.