propane regulators

[isban]

I was wondering what kind of regulators everybody uses on their propane/mapp guns. Are they adjustable or set at a certain psi and where did you get yours. I've found a lot of different kinds and was just wondering what everyone else is using.

[jjk92]

i just used a regular air regulator found here :

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/d ... mber=36797

btw this is not the exact one i used it is a cheaper version but same thing otherwise

[iknowmy3tables]

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[sjog]

Air compressor regulators are not ment for gas. I've tried them, they leak . Some are non- releveing. Most purge air to regulate, hence the
smell/danger.
I got these Irwins on e-bay 26.$ w/shipping. They come w/60 lb. gauge,
I switched out to oil filled I had.
I got one today in the mail and started rigging after work. Valve on new
one came from Mcmasters 10.$ They deliver so quick!
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[frankrede]

Air compressor regulators are not ment for gas. I've tried them, they leak . Some are non- releveing. Most purge air to regulate, hence the
smell/danger.
I got these Irwins on e-bay 26.$ w/shipping. They come w/60 lb. gauge,
I switched out to oil filled I had.
I got one today in the mail and started rigging after work. Valve on new
one cam<img src="http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o12/ ... G_0126.jpg" border="0">e from Mcmasters 10.$ They deliver so quick!
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Well you must have a fault regulator because all the ones I used for propane don't leak.

btw, last time I checked, propane and air are both gasses.

and that was an airflow regulator which I'm sure doesn't limit tank pressure but instead slows the air down.

[sjog]

As long as it's non-relieving
The gasgets are different
There is a reason why different regulators are are used for FLAMABLE gasses.

[SpudBlaster15]

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[paaiyan]

Well I don't have much experience with metering propane for spud guns, but I can see how a bleeder valve could be just a tiny problem. I'd personally go for the pressure regulator in the meter pipe myself, makes you look smarter for knowing how to work it even though it requires minimal intelligence.

[frankrede]

I have had experiences with several different air pressure regulators, and they all bleed air to regulate pressure. Either use a regulator designed for propane, or dont use one at all, and instead use a pressure guage mounted in the middle of your meter pipe. It will be cheaper and more convenient to use, as you will not have to worry about setting and adjusting a regulator, just closing a ball valve at the proper time.

That requires you too focus on the pressure gauge which can get annoying. I would rather have everything in swift motion.

[paaiyan]

Well that's your opinion. I enjoy spinning random knobs and pushing big red buttons that are entirely pointless. It just makes you look smarter.

[Recruit]

Well that's your opinion. I enjoy spinning random knobs and pushing big red buttons that are entirely pointless. It just makes you look smarter.

lol that was funny. When I was 4-6 I wanted to be like the cartoon sciencists always mixing thing and pushing button lol .

And I didnt think co2 regulators release preasure out of a port into the open air except thorough the gun so not all regulate leak air to regulate preasure

[sjog]

I like my regulator set so I don't have to look to shoot.
I tried the gauge in the middle ,it was hard to get exact .
I have the gun on a shoulder strap and bag of gb's on a strap too.
Don't have to put the gun down to shoot, load + shoot.