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What do you guys running mobile welding rigs do with your regulators when they're not mounted to the bottles? Assuming EVERYBODY removes these regulators from the tanks and properly installs the DOT caps for transport, (of course) I wouldn't think you'd just throw them into a side box and let them bounce around given they cost a bit and are seemingly delicate in nature. I've also been wondering about quick disconnects for these as using a wrench is a bit cumbersome in the tank mount's location on my trailer to remove the hoses from the regulators, then the regulators from the tanks.Thanks,SlobPurveyor of intimate unparalleled knowledge of nothing about everything.Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Reply:Not so much for mobile but on site i have Victor regulators, they have all the delicate stuff enclosed to prevent damage, and i like to put back the plastic thread protector on any gauges that i'm transporting looseCost a little more, but will last much longer and prevents damage to gauges
Reply:I had mad a setup awhile ago that I gave to a buddy of mine with a mobile rig. I got hold of two old valve off an acet and an ox bottle, mounted them to a plate which he bolted inside his job box. He had a slot cut in his job box that the twin hose would fit thru, when done for the day he'd put his torch and regs in the box with the regs screwed to the old valves.....Mike
Reply:They sell hand tight nuts and nipples so you don't have to use a wrench. Most of my O2 stuff for diving is equipped with hand tights since we'd constantly be changing cylinders back and forth. They are not inexpensive, and you'll need longer nipples in some cases depending on the reg design. I had one on an old argon reg years ago where I had to add a HP coupling and a short nipple to the longest nipple they sold to clear the reg and use the hand tight nut.All my O2 gear gets carefully protected so it can't get contaminated. My Dive O2 gear has it's own padded case to protect the gauges and I'll keep the whips in a clean ziplock bag inside the case to prevent contamination..No government ever voluntarily reduces itself in size. Government programs, once launched, never disappear. Actually, a government bureau is the nearest thing to eternal life we'll ever see on this earth! Ronald Reagan
Reply:Thanks for the replies. I have a set of "Smith" two stage regulators I also keep in ziplock bags but they've always been in the shop on a shelf when not being used. The ones on the mobile rig are single stage and I was wondering how to store them in the limited space available. I was thinking of building a divided wood box lined with 1/2" neoprene foam to fit them into, but removing all the existing plumbing without quick disconnects is a bit of a pain so would like to ease the task if possible.SlobPurveyor of intimate unparalleled knowledge of nothing about everything.Oh yeah, also an unabashed internet "Troll" too.....
Reply:Originally Posted by Gerry1964Not so much for mobile but on site i have Victor regulators, they have all the delicate stuff enclosed to prevent damage, and i like to put back the plastic thread protector on any gauges that i'm transporting looseCost a little more, but will last much longer and prevents damage to gauges
Reply:Originally Posted by docweldergerry; i like those regulators. i don't mind paying extra at purchase if it could save time,aggravation and dough down the road.
Reply:Originally Posted by Gerry1964Yeah they're pretty decent, costs around £100 in UK ($150 ?) but saves the gauges from getting smashed, I'm hoping these will out live ones with exposed gauges by 2 or 3 times so saving money in the long run. Can you get those there?
Reply:Originally Posted by Gerry1964Yeah they're pretty decent, costs around £100 in UK ($150 ?) but saves the gauges from getting smashed, I'm hoping these will out live ones with exposed gauges by 2 or 3 times so saving money in the long run. Can you get those there?
Reply:Originally Posted by docwelderi'm not sure gerry but i'm going to make it my business to find out.
Reply:SlobMy bottles are external so the regs. come off when I travel.I run all Victor gear on Koike.  There are couples: on the regulators, two - fifty foot hoses, three torches - a straight-shooter and standard 90 degree Super Range, and a Journeyman. Each torch is on a 20' whip.  This provides: flexibility for 'an arm wrap' on the hose, andmoves the bulkiness of the couples away from the torch.When removed: the regulators go into Crown Royal bags and are stowed on a dedicated shelf in the top corner of my utility box - nothing goes on top of them.The shelf has contour-cut foam pockets similar to those in acamera case for lenses.  The torches and hoses also stow on dedicated hangers.A torch is a life-time tool if taken care of. This utility box has been on three truck since 1981, and all aforementioned torch pieces/parts function as new.Two weeks ago at the LWS Koike couples were $ 56.00 a pair.  Opus
Reply:Originally Posted by Gerry1964Try this budhttp://victortechnologies.com/IM_Upl...r%20Series.pdf
Reply:Originally Posted by Gerry1964Try this budhttp://victortechnologies.com/IM_Upl...r%20Series.pdf
Reply:Originally Posted by OPUS FERROSlobMy bottles are external so the regs. come off when I travel.I run all Victor gear on Koike.  There are couples: on the regulators, two - fifty foot hoses, three torches - a straight-shooter and standard 90 degree Super Range, and a Journeyman. Each torch is on a 20' whip.  This provides: flexibility for 'an arm wrap' on the hose, andmoves the bulkiness of the couples away from the torch.When removed: the regulators go into Crown Royal bags and are stowed on a dedicated shelf in the top corner of my utility box - nothing goes on top of them.The shelf has contour-cut foam pockets similar to those in acamera case for lenses.  The torches and hoses also stow on dedicated hangers.A torch is a life-time tool if taken care of. This utility box has been on three truck since 1981, and all aforementioned torch pieces/parts function as new.Two weeks ago at the LWS Koike couples were $ 56.00 a pair.  Opus
Reply:I bought a Plano version of a Pelican, hard plastic case. I put my regs in that and then throw it in the gang box. For my hose, I have a 100' + 25', so the 25' takes any/all abuse close to the torch. I also run Koike couplers, and my LWS sells them for $38.00 + tax. I like OPUS' idea of a whip, I might do that in the future. I would probably go 5' though."Where's Stick man????????" - 7A749"SHHHHHH!! I sent him over to snag that MIC-4 while tbone wasn't looking!" - duaneb55"I have bought a few of Tbone's things unlike Stick-Man who helps himself" - TozziWelding"Stick-man"
Reply:Ok today after adding to this thread i went and bought 2 more of the Victor regulators, after being really impressed the first time roundHaving the gauges protected is a great idea and these will probably outlast my other regulators 2 or 3 times over
Reply:Mind you the price has gone up to £122.64 inc tax ($194.49)
Reply:Stick-manStock whips are 12.5' and 20'.  I have both, but prefer the 20 footer.For quick [and accessible] cuts the the 20'er is long enough to plug directly into the regs.  No need to string out the long hose.A 5' whip with 'an arm wrap' would put the couples under your feet,so consider one of the longer stock lengths.Opus
Reply:Kinda cute little guys, how do you read the dials????????  Need bifocals just to set your gas pressure"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Originally Posted by OPUS FERROStick-manStock whips are 12.5' and 20'.  I have both, but prefer the 20 footer.For quick [and accessible] cuts the the 20'er is long enough to plug directly into the regs.  No need to string out the long hose.A 5' whip with 'an arm wrap' would put the couples under your feet,so consider one of the longer stock lengths.Opus
Reply:And who will address the fact that these little dials are just altogether too small for anyone under 45yrs of age???"Any day above ground is a good day"http://www.farmersamm.com/
Reply:Walmart readers  +2.5 or +3.0; cost about $5..Benson's Mobile Welding - Dayton, OH metro area - AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Reply:I bought a set of those Victor gauges off of Ebay for $75, new in box.  If you watch long enough, you'll see a deal pop up.  I was impressed with the build quality.  I decided to buy a second set when my O2 regulator went on the fritz. I didn't have use of my cutting torches or rosebud for 10 days while my local welding supply/repair rebuilt my busted O2 regulator.As far as storeage goes, I keep my regulators in a toolbox with cutting tips, tip cleaner, and other torch gear.  No special padding.  But I do take that box out of the truck unless I know I'm going to need it.  So the regulators don't spend much time bouncing around; but are resting on a shelf in the shop when not in use.Benson's Mobile Welding - Dayton, OH metro area - AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Reply:Really like the idea of a whip lead on torches. I have flashback and quick connects on my torches which adds another 4" and makes it a real pain when in a tight spot.Got a set of edge regulators with my torch set and it is a love-hate with them. I really like how durable they are but since the design does not stick out past the bottle it is hard to get a wrench on the propane one with the handle/valve protector thing on the tank. I have another set of normal regulators for my beveling machine and they just feel fragile after using the edge series. I keep them on their own shelf in the top of my jobbox. The edges live in a metal carry box with the torches, tips, accessories inside the job box so I can grab and go. Sent from my GT-P3113 using TapatalkTOO MANY TOOLS & NO MORE SPACE
Reply:Stick-manFor added flexability the whips are 3/16".OpusBuild them into a tool box or headache rack. Not the best pics but it works really well
Reply:Specops,I like that setup.  I've seen one or two others do something similar.  I was wondering, do you remember if the high pressure braided steel lines were expensive?  I'm referring to the gas lines that run from the tank valve to the high pressure side of each regulator.Thanks,Benson's Mobile Welding - Dayton, OH metro area - AWS Certified Welding Inspector
Reply:Originally Posted by A_DAB_will_doSpecops,I like that setup.  I've seen one or two others do something similar.  I was wondering, do you remember if the high pressure braided steel lines were expensive?  I'm referring to the gas lines that run from the tank valve to the high pressure side of each regulator.Thanks,