RE: Newbie with Q's?

[Douglas Guynn <dguynn at nwol_net>]

This regulator should work nicely. You may have to replace the 3/16" ribbed 
adapter to accommodate the tubing you are using.

If I were setting up this system, I would also add a needle (or metering) 
valve. The easiest way to accomplish this is to take the regulator to the 
hardware or plumbing ,store along with the tubing you plant to use, and 
tell the clerk:

"I want to go from this regulator, to a needle valve, to this tubing."

They should be able to find the parts you need. I would try to find a 
needle valve you can screw directly into the regulator, and a tubing 
connector (like the ribbed connection) that will screw directly into the 
needle valve. The reason for this is, usually a screwed connection is less 
prone to leak if done correctly that a clamped connection.

If they are really customer oriented, they will offer put it all together 
for you in the store. If not, ask. All they can do is tell you no.

You might also ask if they have a lower range gauge for the low pressure 
side. I would look for something in the 0 to 30 psig range. Since I don't 
have a really good needle valve (I use a plastic airline tubing valve), I 
find it is usually easier for me to adjust the pressure output of the 
regulator, than to adjust the needle valve for flow regulation. (If the 
orifice size (valve opening) remains constant, flow through the valve is 
proportional, for these purposes, to the differential pressure across the 
valve).

The preceding is my never to be humble opinion. If you don't agree, you 
should change your mind (just kidding).

Douglas Guynn
	
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I plan on DIY'ing a CO2 system.  This is the area where I could use the 
most
advice.  I plan on using a Harbor Freight regulator on a welding CO2 tank. 
As of this writing, their page is down, but the link I have for the
regulator is:

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/taf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=5325

Is this regulator appropriate for the situation?  Would I need any 
adapters?

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