Regulator Frustrations

[rhwestfall]

As to the yoke leak, I'd be curious as to the height of the projection of the sealing surface compared to the ones that are successful.

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[rhwestfall]

Regarding the drift/creep - seems a seat issue - so strange that both of yours seemed to do it...

consumable manufacture issue?

Assembly/QA/QC?

(image below was in another thread previously)

Or a bad main component (again odd to develop over short time)...

I just got an email that they've been shipped back to me.

@LandonL - I'd certainly like to hear from you guys as to the findings...

 

[Shabaday]

Ok since I am a total rookie at this but how do you adjust the second stage without the air on???
I thought you use a second stage adjusting tool inline with the hose and IP gauge connected to the second stage...You adjust the orifice with the round knob on the tool....how do you do this with the air off?? What am I misunderstanding??

 

[rhwestfall]

The SOP: You adjust while purging...

 

[rhwestfall]

If you don't use an in-line tool, you turn off air, depressurize, remove hose, turn orifice, re-attach hose, turn on air, and test....

Repeat as necessary.

 

[Shabaday]

If you don't use an in-line tool, you turn off air, depressurize, remove hose, turn orifice, re-attach hose, turn on air, and test....

Repeat as necessary.

Ok so when using an inline tool you do it with the air on then....I was totally when they said do the adjustment with air off....

 

[rhwestfall]

I use an in-line shut-off to limit wasting gas... Some are very good at doing this...

 

[rhwestfall]

Or adjust while purging...

 

[Shabaday]

So back to the inline tool.....no need to purge or anything else technique sensitive using the inline tool correct?

 

[lexvil]

I adjust with pressure on with the inline tool, the modern plastic orifice aren’t as sharp as the good old metal.