CO2 regulators

[james750]

I have been looking to upgrade the regulator that came on my MOR CO2 tank. The original regulator is a 60 PSI and is pretty slow for filling up tires and doesn't have the oomph to run air tools on the trail. My dad dropped the regulator and broke the tank gauge last week so now is a good time to upgrade.

 

I have been looking at this: http://www.kegkits.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=JO300-K4H6BC&Category_Code=HPREG

 

I think that this setup would give me enough pressure for my applications, but do you think that it would give enough flow?

 

Any other regulator recommendations? I want to keep the gauges if possible because its nice to know how much is left in the tank and exactly how much pressure is being put into the hose.

[Darren]

If it were me, I'd just drive down to Airgas and have them hook me up. Do you have Airgas where you live?

[mvusse]

Assuming the 3/8 barb fitting is for a 3/8" hose, no problem with air tools. If using a 1/4" hose, don't expect to run more than 50 feet of it if you want to use rotary air tools.

[james750]

If I were to use a 3/8ths hose, and 1/4'' quick couplers, would that work? If not, where would I go to get a 3/8ths quick coupler?

[mvusse]

Just use a 1/4" quick coupler. The intake on the tool is 1/4" NPT anyway. Using 3/8" hose is the important part, as it's the longest part of the air line. A 1/4" restriction doesn't matter much if it's only a few inches long.

[james750]

Gotcha. Thanks for answering my noob questions, I don't know much when it comes to air and CO2.

[Blue XJ]

I got mine from Ultimate Air a few years ago for $100. Its an adjustable one that is guaranteed not to freeze. It still frosts up after the third tire and really slows down on the 4th, but it works good.

[james750]

Yeah, freezing up is one of my problems now. Usually I fill up 3-4 trucks at the end of each run. I can fill my tires decently quickly, but the others are SLOW.