Hi all, I have a Nostalgia ks2100 and I'm having a regulator problem I moved this summer and finally got around to getting another keg into the thing and I'm having an issue with pressure. when I screw the regulator into the C02 canister and open the valve, the pressure immediately goes nuts, the gauge starts spinning like a top and release valve starts popping like crazy, needless to say I have to turn the canister off immediately, it seems the regulator isn't doing much regulating I have noticed that the nut (assuming that's what it's called) that fastens over the C02 canister seems flimsy when it's detached from the canister, I'm wondering if that didn't get jostled during my move and broken causing it to not be able to control the flow of gas that sound about right? and if so, is there a fix outside of buying a new regulator? also if a new regulator is required is there a better one I should purchase rather than replacing the one I have? thanks a bunch
The standard regulator that arrives with the Nostalgia is, well, not so good. Replacing it is your best bet. For a standard one output regulator, you can't beat the TapRite for durability, reliability and a decent price. http://www.beveragefactory.com/draf...LrEdCXlf_I-RkexmROv5RBSkMjV3SzwIaAuhwEALw_wcB Oh yeah...grab a 1/2 dozen CO2 fiber washers as well. They're not always required, but there isn't a single reason not to use one. http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/regulators/components/co2-fiber-washer.html
Okay so, sorry to sound like an idiot, but I got the new Taprite, problem is the C02 line that feeds into the keg doesn't match up with the new regulator. What kind of replacement C02 line do I need to buy to fit the tarite regulator?
Or if there is a way to connect my existing line to this regulator without it leaking that would be cool to know. thanks so much for your previous responses
Hmmm...not sure how your original hose mated to the old regulator, or what inner diameter said hose possesses, but the TapRite has a barbed fitting for the CO2 hose. You could cut the old hose right below the fitting and see if it fits on the barb. If it does, you could simply tighten it down with a worm-drive clamp. The CO2 hose used by the pros looks like this: https://www.micromatic.com/5-16-inch-id/5-16-inch-id-red-vinyl-gas-hose-priced-by-the-foot-553r and you would need about 6 1/2' or whatever the length is of your existing beer line for the cleanest install. Oddly enough, the gas line & clamps on the Micromatic website are less than half of Beverage Factory's list price. Instead of screw clamps, the industry standard for attaching air and beer lines to equipment is the Oetiker or stepless clamp: https://www.micromatic.com/vinyl-hose/157sl-stepless-clamp-5-16-inch-id-vinyl-hose-157sl Unfortunately, these clamps pretty much require the purchase of a crimper: https://www.micromatic.com/clamp-crimpers/o-clamp-crimping-tool-mp-039-std
you can bring the regulator to Home Depot and match the barb to the available tube. it should be a tight fit, you want it to be difficult if not impossible to get on to the barb. a hair dryer or hot water on the tube end will help to get the tube fitted properly. this is for gas remember, so it must be 100% tight. gas under 10 psi of pressure will find its way out. the tube should be pressure rated. that means it must actually state the accepted high pressure, usually at 70F. best bet is to purchase actual CO2 gas line as described by Ace. that stuff is easy to use, stays flexible when cold and is 100% inert. Cheers.
