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.

On Mon, 15 May 2006 14:02:29 -0700, 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.

Check welding stores for rebuilts. Around here they run $30 to $50
when available, and pass the same tests as brand new ones. They're
name-brand regulators because those are the ones they can get parts
for.

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

I needed a new uniweld oxy regulator to replace the one that blew a
diaphram. Too expensive to fix. Bought a brand new one from an hvac
house that sells parts on ebay for $68 plus shipping. Not NOS, brand
spanking new in box. Do a search and look at the buy-it-nows...

John

On Mon, 15 May 2006 16:44:08 -0500, Don Foreman
wrote:

On Mon, 15 May 2006 14:02:29 -0700, 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.

Check welding stores for rebuilts. Around here they run $30 to $50
when available, and pass the same tests as brand new ones. They're
name-brand regulators because those are the ones they can get parts
for.

Indeed. Some shops have a barrel in the front of the store. You drop
in your set, get a rebuilt set in exchange. The barrel gets emptied
every so often by the rebuilder.

Very common in oil field country.

Gunner

"If thy pride is sorely vexed when others disparage your offering, be
as lamb's wool is to cold rain and the Gore-tex of Odin's raiment
is to gull**** in the gale, for thy angst shall vex them not at
all. Yea, they shall scorn thee all the more. Rejoice in
sharing what you have to share without expectation of adoration,
knowing that sharing your treasure does not diminish your treasure
but enriches it."

- Onni 1:33

The HF set on sale for $89.95 works fairly well, and the workmanship is ok.
JR
Dweller in the cellar

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.


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