Regulator Help

[VTX1300]

Regulator Help
I have an about 5 year old regulator that I leant out to a friend and he did not clean it, just put it back in bag and now it is caroded. The yoke will not open and I was wondering if there is anything I can do to clean it and remove the corrosion to make it useable again.

 

[Fishpie]

Soak it in a bucket of warm water.....after a couple of hours you'll be able to turn the yoke knob.
It's most likely still fine.
Is it a piston or diaphragm reg?

 

[superstar]

The reg probably will need a complete overhaul. Try soaking the reg in a 50/50 mix of white vinegar and water to remove the corrosion. What reg make and model is it?

 

[Zung]

Have the reg serviced and hand the invoice over to the "friend".

 

[Scared Silly]

As said soaking in warm water with vinegar will most likely remove the corrosion. After that I would take it to your local shop and have it inspected. A descent shop should be able to do a few simple bench tests like checking the IP (intermediate pressure) and crack pressure. If they pass go use the reg and have a talk with your friend about the need to rinse gear after using it. Preferably over a few beers that they have bought.