Acetylene regulator on a CO2/Argon tank

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Hi,I have a 75 co2/25 argon tank with a single regulator, (male fitting)I would like to get a dual regulator which would show bottle pressure and outflow pressure.  I am able to get an acetylene dual regulator (male fitting) at a good price,  - but would this work? Pressure is pressure after all. I guess the only problem would be in the fitting of the regulator to the tank, even though I doubt it would be different and not allow me to fit the acetylene reg to the CO2/Argon tank.What about nitrogen regulators or others with male fitting(s)?Thanks so much!MattLast edited by Mr matt; 08-15-2007 at 10:24 PM.
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Reply:Ok, thanks!Matt
Reply:USE THE CORRECT REGULATORS PLEASE!!Acetylene isn't the correct thread anyway, won't work.I would bet your life is worth more than the cost of a new regulator. Talking safety, I knocked over a bottle of argon the other day changing it out (it was nearly empty, but still).  I think I lost 5 years of my life watching that bottle fall over.  Always safety chain you bottles down.Thanks,JasonMillermatic 210 w/ SpoolgunMiller 375 ExtremeMiller Trailblazer 250GMiller AEAD 200-LEVictor Journeyman O/A
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Reply:Originally Posted by Mr matt...I have a 75 co2/25 argon tank with a single regulator, (male fitting)I would like to get a dual regulator which would show bottle pressure and outflow pressure...  Matt
Reply:after you cut through the BS, the answer is no, because:a) the CGA outlet is wrongb) the CGA inlet is wrongc) the high side gauge only goes up to 400psi (C25, argon, etc. is pressurized to 2000psi, the gauge will explode)d) the internals are not of sufficient strength to withstand the above mentioned pressure.e) you don't have an orfice to regulate flowand conversion would be cost prohibitive.
Reply:Originally Posted by denrepMatt, Bottle pressure in a liquid tank stays constant until nearly the bitter end.
Reply:Originally Posted by ChamferTrodethe man said C25, ain't no liquid in a C25 bottle
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Reply:Originally Posted by Mr mattI have a 75 co2/25 argon tank with a single regulator, (male fitting)I would like to get a dual regulator which would show bottle pressure and outflow pressure.
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Reply:Originally Posted by DSWGuys FYI, this thread was started in 2007. My guess is a spammer bumped the thread this morning and someone replied before the spam post got nuked.