Co2 regulator \ tanks

[Ed]

hi lads, like many, I'm going to have to purchase a reg pretty soon. Some quick questions...

what's the difference between these?

https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/co2-dual-gauge-regulator-p-2281.html
and
https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/co2regulator-with-2-manometers-p-1514.html

(apart from price and availability )


and is there advantage \ disadvantages to steel over aluminium tanks?

[Will_D]

The second (expensive one) has two outlets each controlled by a valve. The second smaller picture on the page is I think the correct one!!

Note that each outlet will be at the same pressure as there is only one regulator.

Suggest you contact THBC and check

[cruiscinlan]

What about this one http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Co2-Pub-Gas-Welding-Regulator-Two-Gauge-Single-Stage-Side-Entry-/161673802469?ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:GB:1123

Or this for £19

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Argon-Co2-Regulator-2-Gauge-Single-Stage-/171759618601?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item27fdabca29

Do the fire extinguishers take a male or female fitting?

[Will_D]

The first one will work fine CO2 bottles and FEX both have a Male thread.

The second one is for Argon only - why it says CO2 I don't know. Argon and Pub Mixed Gas bottles have a Femal thread on the bottle. Thats why the Argon reg is wearing the orange condom

Note to all: Do not buy regs from the states! They are ever so differently sized!

[cruiscinlan]

Cheers for that Will_D, so lads we need regulators with a male fitting in order to go the fire extinguisher or CO2 tank route.

For those planning on getting a pub size tank for mixed gas its a female thread on the regulator.

Depending on pictures its hard to see if the reg is a male fitting or not, this is the clearest one I've found:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Argon-Co2-Regulator-2-gauge-Single-Stage/221654879550?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Dd9358901785542e1bbf2f9c9c09a0ebd%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161673802469

[Will_D]

Cheers for that Will_D, so lads we need regulators with a male fitting in order to go the fire extinguisher or CO2 tank route.

For those planning on getting a pub size tank for mixed gas its a female thread on the regulator.

Depending on pictures its hard to see if the reg is a male fitting or not, this is the clearest one I've found:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Argon-Co2-Regulator-2-gauge-Single-Stage/221654879550?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Dd9358901785542e1bbf2f9c9c09a0ebd%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161673802469

That is an Argon Reg with a male thread!

Argon regs are no use for CO2!

CO2 Regs have a big loose nut (female) that screws onto the Male bottle!

[Ed]

Sorry, other part to my original question, what's the difference between ALU and steel? just price \ weight?

[Will_D]

Sorry, other part to my original question, what's the difference between ALU and steel? just price \ weight?

Yes as far as I know!

[auralabuse]

Cheers for that Will_D, so lads we need regulators with a male fitting in order to go the fire extinguisher or CO2 tank route.

For those planning on getting a pub size tank for mixed gas its a female thread on the regulator.

Depending on pictures its hard to see if the reg is a male fitting or not, this is the clearest one I've found:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Argon-Co2-Regulator-2-gauge-Single-Stage/221654879550?_trksid=p5411.c100167.m2940&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20140131123730%26meid%3Dd9358901785542e1bbf2f9c9c09a0ebd%26pid%3D100167%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D15%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D161673802469

That is an Argon Reg with a male thread!

Argon regs are no use for CO2!

CO2 Regs have a big loose nut (female) that screws onto the Male bottle!

On another note, the argon reg will work for the mixed gas bottle if your planning on pouring nitro stout.