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by Zac
on 1/10/2017
from Manchester, MA
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Great little regulator. I use mine with a paintball belt, quick connect hose and blow-gun for a wearable setup that I use to top off my tanks and carboys with CO2. Can also use as a temporary backup tank on keg systems if my 10 pounder runs out. Pressure can sometimes make it a little hard to unscrew when you are done but after loosening a quarter turn, opening the regulator knob when unscrewing the rest of the way releases the gas / pressure holding it tight. Since it's made of aluminum construction you have to be extra careful not to strip the threads. |
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by Renzie
on 1/8/2017
from Orlando, FL
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The regulator is perfect for making a portable beer dispensor. I used it with a 24oz paintball tank. Works great. Please note this threaded flared fitting was installed, but not fully sealed when delivered. I lost my first tank of gas in a few hours due to this slow leak. Check yours before use. |
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by Ken
on 11/10/2016
from Rockford, IL
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I have been brewing small batches for a couple of years and wanted the ease of forced carbonation. As I purchased a PicoBrew Pico, it came with a 5-liter "serving keg" that I could charge with a small CO2 cartridge. This was great for the kits I bought for the Pico, but I wanted to expand my "kegging" to my other brews. I wanted a reusable CO2 system and turned to paintball as it was easy to refill. This mini regulator fit into my plan perfectly -- I have used it to transfer beer, force carbonate, and serve in my "mini-kegs" and couldn't be happier! |
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by Jonas
on 1/5/2016
from San Francisco
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Together with my stackable William's 1.75 gal kegs this is my best brewing investment ever. I have 3 1.75 kegs and this regulator mounted on a 20 oz paintball tank in my small SF apartment fridge (via 3 way manifold). Cheap gas, compact size, what's not to love? Well it could be more precise. My first one was super finicky to dial in. William's sent a replacement for free, no need to return old one (how super is that?). Replacement is much better, it typically takes a few adjustments (set, dispense, set, done, then holds psi +-3). Accuracy is enough for me, but not for 5 stars. Turned out my first regulator just had a badly fitted burst disk. Tightened and it's about as precise as the replacement. I now use it with 4 oz refillable paintball tanks for parties and picnics where ultra portability is king. This plus 1.75 keg plus 4 oz paintball plus suitable cooler makes people smile. |
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by Gene
on 10/26/2015
from blairstown, NJ
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My beer fridge is TINY and I don't have a lot of space. I also only do about 2-2.5gallons at a time, so I use the 1.75g keg from here (also great!) and bottle leftovers. I needed something that took up VERY little space, and this fits the bill. Other paintball regulators just looked to be too big. I think as I expand, I'll probably buy another one of these. Did I mention the price is right, too? |
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