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Posted by Grant Erwin on May 15, 2006, 5:57 pm
Please log in for more thread options Jim Stewart wrote:
> I can't deal with my 30+ year old Tanaka
> regulator set and its continual drifting.
>
> What's a reasonable new set of regulators
> that won't cost an arm and a leg. I'm
> not adverse to buying a whole new set if
> that's the cheapest way.
You might consider getting yours fixed. They probably just need new seats. If
your town doesn't have a good regulator rebuild/repair shop then you might send
them to Hansen & Miller in Seattle - those guys are completely awesome.
Give Harold a call at 206-782-8842, he can tell you if your Tanaka regulators
are fixable and also if they're worth fixing.
I use Victor regulators anymore, because parts are sure to be available for
them. You might consider investing in a 2-stage oxygen regulator, but a single
stage is generally acceptable for acetylene. A single stage regulator works
pretty good for oxygen too but you can do a lot better for a few more bucks.
If you want to buy used, look for the 2-stage Airco regulators. If they don't
have to bounce around in a truck you might also watch ebay for Union Carbide
regulators, those are really sweet but *heavy*.
GWE
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>regulator set and its continual drifting.
>
>What's a reasonable new set of regulators
>that won't cost an arm and a leg. I'm
>not adverse to buying a whole new set if
>that's the cheapest way.