June 24, 20215 yr I am working on building a propane forge with a 3/4" Mikey Burner and was looking for a regulator for it. I was planning on just buying one of these cheap ones found on Amazon, but when reading the reviews it sounds like a lot of people have had problems with leaks, and hoses flying off the barbs causing fires. So don't think I want to go down that road. So instead I started looking at real regulators make in the USA by welding companies, and found this Harris 25-50C-510. It looks way better, but then I will need a grade T welding hose and split the two lines apart or a dedicated propane hose which is more money, plus order some extra fittings, and it will add quite a bit to the price. What do you guys think?
June 24, 20215 yr Boy, one extreme to the other! How about looking at a 1-30 psi regulator at "The Propane Warehouse" web site, the name will get you there. Last I looked, a week ago, they were $42 and change plus shipping unless you bought enough, adding a 6' hose puts you over the free shipping line I believe. The brass plug in the regulator's body is where you connect a pressure gauge. Also good price at the same place. Happy shopping. Frosty The Lucky.
June 24, 20215 yr Author Thanks, I will look to see what I can find there. I was having a hard time finding anything other then those cheapo's and the expensive ones. Are you talking about this red one? Are they pretty good?
June 24, 20215 yr Ayup, I've had a 0-20lb version in operation for a good 35 years without a flutter. You can buy the fittings, paste thread sealer, etc. from them too. They're a good outfit and back the products they sell. Frosty The Lucky.
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