Re: [APD] when to replace CO2 regulator?

["Bill Wichers" <billw at waveform_net>]

> My regulator is a M3 that's almost 10 years old. I've never had any
> trouble with it. Should I replace it with something new? Just worried
that
> normal wear and tear may cause problems, after all, it's connected to
a
> pressurized canister.

They're usually fine unless you get liquids / gunk into them.
Occasionally I've seen an internal spring break, which should cause the
regulator to fail closed, but sometimes it will just result in poor
pressure regulation. Easiest solution: hook the regulator up and test it
-- if it seems to run consistently at about the right pressure you
should be OK. 

  -Bill

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