Whiskeymike Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 About to buy an adjustable 30 psi regulator. Should I get an acme or pol fitting? Everything I’ve read is that acme is the new fitting but not sure if one is better for use with a forge. I’d like to be able to use a 20 or 100 lb tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another FrankenBurner Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I have and use both. Make sure your valve(s) are the appropriate type. The newer valves have both. I prefer the acme fitting as it does not require tools to change out cylinders. One possible downside is that the acme connection is not as solid in terms of the regulator rotating vs a fitting which is wrenched on but I have never experienced any problems. I do not have a large manifold hanging off of the cylinder though. I have the connection fitting, the regulator, a 1/4 turn ball valve, and the hose. Speaking of wrenched on fittings, if you go with the pol fitting, do not over tighten it. A lot of people spot tight these and they do not need to be muscled tight. Doing so is not great on the sealing surfaces or the threads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskeymike Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 Thanks, I appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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