Jtux99 Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Greetings fellow Clusterheads! First time poster, long time follower. Last night my regulator started making a dreadful, loud, creaking noise, and so I'm wondering if anybody can recommend (if there is such a thing) a medical-grade regulator that works with a welding tank. (My current regulator is of the welding variety.) The welding regulators, as many of you know, are kind of pricey, so I was hoping to save money by going the way of a medical regulator. Any suggestions? Ironically, the noise only occurs when the regulator is set within the range that I need it; crank it up a bit and it goes away (while wasting precious O2.) Thanks in advance!!! JTux Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Here ya go JTux http://m.harborfreight.com/oxygen-regulator-94846.html?utm_referrer=direct%2Fnot%20provided Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtux99 Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 Thanks DD! That's way more in my price range!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dallas Denny Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Glad to help bud...and welcome to the community! DD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tucker Posted September 15, 2015 Share Posted September 15, 2015 You may be able to have the diaphragm replaced in your regulator for a small cost, most welding supplys will do it for you in just a matter of minutes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtux99 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks Tucker. You think that's what it is? I managed to temporarily silence the noise by jamming a paper clip in the little hole at the base of the flow adjustment wingnut/screw. But that's a great suggestion; I'll take it in next time I need a refill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThatHurtsMyHead Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Flutter on a pressure valve is usually caused by an incorrectly matched diaphragm spring. As cheap as those are at Harbor Freight, I'd just replace it. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Racer1_NC Posted September 17, 2015 Share Posted September 17, 2015 Flutter on a pressure valve is usually caused by an incorrectly matched diaphragm spring. As cheap as those are at Harbor Freight, I'd just replace it. J This...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jtux99 Posted September 17, 2015 Author Share Posted September 17, 2015 Thanks all. Probably a good idea to have a back-up regulator anyway. And thanks for the regulator anatomy lesson, THMH! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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