Title: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 28, 2018, 02:00:39 PM
Post by: arrbee on August 28, 2018, 02:00:39 PM
I managed to get the wrong thread on a co2 regulator, I'm guessing I got an american one...
What do I need to connect it to my bottle?
Is there a thread adapter or something?
What do I need to connect it to my bottle?
Is there a thread adapter or something?
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: mick02 on August 29, 2018, 08:43:20 AM
Post by: mick02 on August 29, 2018, 08:43:20 AM
Stick up a picture there and let's see what you've bought.
Title: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: CH on August 29, 2018, 09:04:10 AM
Post by: CH on August 29, 2018, 09:04:10 AM
That's the problem with cheap regs sometimes
You can swap them out easy enough I did on a paintball reg from China with US nuts
WillD is an expert in this area, but I think this is what you are after you may find them cheaper if you hunt around.
Weldability Sif Co2 Regulator Nut https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E9Y8LXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.pLHBb4X3MF8F
Show us a pic first tho
You can swap them out easy enough I did on a paintball reg from China with US nuts
WillD is an expert in this area, but I think this is what you are after you may find them cheaper if you hunt around.
Weldability Sif Co2 Regulator Nut https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00E9Y8LXQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.pLHBb4X3MF8F
Show us a pic first tho
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 29, 2018, 10:43:17 AM
Post by: arrbee on August 29, 2018, 10:43:17 AM
I'll take a pic tonight...
This is a secondary reg so I was happy to take a punt.
worst case I will swap the valves and gauges around and turn it into a dumb pressure gauge to monitor keg pressure.
It would be a handy thing to have for discovering slow leaks and monitoring co2 absorbtion.
This is a secondary reg so I was happy to take a punt.
worst case I will swap the valves and gauges around and turn it into a dumb pressure gauge to monitor keg pressure.
It would be a handy thing to have for discovering slow leaks and monitoring co2 absorbtion.
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: CH on August 29, 2018, 03:59:35 PM
Post by: CH on August 29, 2018, 03:59:35 PM
Always handy to have a spare of everything in brewing 
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 29, 2018, 08:29:34 PM
Post by: arrbee on August 29, 2018, 08:29:34 PM
Ok so here's a pic...
Not sure what it shows tbh.
Not sure what it shows tbh.
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: CH on August 30, 2018, 12:40:08 AM
Post by: CH on August 30, 2018, 12:40:08 AM
Was trying to see your threads or it it was male or female. That nut I posted will sort you out, do you have a vernier, might be no harm just to check internal diameter just to check.
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: Will_D on August 30, 2018, 10:00:29 AM
Post by: Will_D on August 30, 2018, 10:00:29 AM
If there is a recycling centre or scrap yard near you blag the nut off a scrap fire extinguisher as they are the correct thread. Must be a big brass nut and not a skimpy plated oe aluminium one ( not deep enough). Beware though, some fe-exs have a small grub screw in the nut to lock it on! Brute force feckks the thread. Ask me how I know!!
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 10:12:09 AM
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 10:12:09 AM
Quote from: CH on August 30, 2018, 12:40:08 AM
Was trying to see your threads or it it was male or female. That nut I posted will sort you out, do you have a vernier, might be no harm just to check internal diameter just to check.
I see! Thanks.
I should be able to borrow a vernier until Lidl next have them :)
The product page says 1/2" but I'm not convinced that the info is 100% correct.
taken from the product page:
Shank: G1/2
Inner diameter 1/2 "
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 12:00:49 PM
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 12:00:49 PM
Is there a standard name for the thread on the CO2 bottle valve?
I see all sorts to standards mentioned like: din477, w21.8, cga320, etc.
I see all sorts to standards mentioned like: din477, w21.8, cga320, etc.
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: CH on August 30, 2018, 01:39:28 PM
Post by: CH on August 30, 2018, 01:39:28 PM
Where are you based?
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 03:13:07 PM
Post by: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 03:13:07 PM
I'm close to Tullamore and work in Athlone.
Title: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: CH on August 31, 2018, 12:27:06 PM
Post by: CH on August 31, 2018, 12:27:06 PM
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Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: arrbee on August 31, 2018, 12:50:45 PM
Post by: arrbee on August 31, 2018, 12:50:45 PM
Title: Re: Adapter to convert Regulator thread
Post by: mac2k on September 02, 2018, 08:20:28 PM
Post by: mac2k on September 02, 2018, 08:20:28 PM
Quote from: arrbee on August 30, 2018, 12:00:49 PM
Is there a standard name for the thread on the CO2 bottle valve?
I see all sorts to standards mentioned like: din477, w21.8, cga320, etc.
Would be interested in the answer to this question if anyone knows. Would also like to take a punt on a 2nd reg on Aliexpress.
Thanks,
Kevin