Is this regulator cheap in quality and will it continually leak co2 after one use?
2075665
According to my DH who welds and uses regulators on his tanks, this is cheap in quality. I'm not confident the reading of pressure left in the tank is accurate, but, it serves my purposes well enough to carbonate my beverages. The safety release sometimes vents CO2 when I open the tank valve, but I just hold it closed until I have the tank valve all the way open, and it doesn't release. The lever shut-off is not the best, either, it sometimes leaks if I don't get it tight enough. I just crank down the tank valve when I'm done so leaking is not an issue.
2075666
There seem to be quality control issues. The reviews show a number of unrelated problems. My first one had a pressure gauge that did not work. A couple weeks after sending it back another customer reported the same problem so I assume they just repacked and shipped it to him. The replacement they sent me has worked well for several months and there has not been leaking, but adjusting the pressure with the nob has gotten progressively harder.
2075667
I got mine more than six months, still ok. It could go up to 50 psi to carbonate water with no leaking at all.
2075668
It does not leak, but the gauge and/or the release valve is inaccurate. Sometimes I could wind the pressure up to what the gauge said was 50 PSI with no problems, other times, the release valve would activate at that level. And sometimes the valve would blow at lower PSIs, so the gauge would read 40 PSI but the release valve would engage. For the record, I believe the documentation says the valve should engage at 45 PSI. I don't remember. I ended up buying a regulator from www.micromatic.com, and have been much happier with it.
1709667
I have had mine going for about 3 months now... no leaks and set up was simple :)
846809
It works. Wasn't thoroughly impressed with it though. I'm sure on a 10 gallon it would be fine, just tune it down. Measure your KH and pH to find your perfect CO2 setting.
416485
my son bought this and he said that he liked it. But to me co2 is not as reliable as a pump action. if the seals are bad your c02 will leak out then you are stuck replacing it.
2147840
No it should not leak at all. I would try to re rap the fitting with Teflon tape or pipe dope again to see if that stops it. If you can tell it is coming from the regulator I would send ot back for a replacement.
869966
I've had my Q1000 for years and have had one problem the grate is starting to show wear. But I have never had a problem with the regulator. As stated, give Weber a call. I love mine.
2149769
As long as u nake sure the heat control is set right, no gas leak. We have no carbon dioxide leakage. I cannot see a problrn with running a. Line anywhere in the house as long as u do it right. U might ask kozy world for specifics. We have it ibstalled in our kitchrn (1938 built house) and a gas fireplace in livibg room (520 sqft house) and it is very efficient! Last year we. Had power bills over $150 a month plus gas bill of $40 per. Month in winter. We have been using this since September and the total gas and electric for 2 months is only $120. I am not an expert (has been drip under pressure) but we love our kozy workd heater.
1068537
Hi Alan, not sure about your question but i've had 2 of these regulators fail on me. both within a month of receiving. see other similar reviews. this is not a reliable part. D
2284643
All I can say is buyer beware. My regulator was bad when it arrived. I ended up buying me regulator locally
852127
Mine doesn't lose much co2 over long periods, but it will depend on the individual gun.
1844748
I think it is. I'm one person and I only use it for seltzer and I just emptied my first CO2 cartridge. I must have filled at least 80 containers with the one cartridge. I lost count at 50. So I guess to answer your question, yes, it's most definitely worth it for even just one person.
391391
I use it with a wave to go co2 remote line works like a champ .I bought of Amazon for $15... but all threads should be the same
940945
No name brand on regulator, however seems to be good quality as some of the reviews I read said previous kits had poor quality regulators. As for the valves, they are ball locks, the kit in my opinion is a really good buy. Kegs came pressurized, and in fairly good condition (obviously used) I had to replace one seal on one keg, but new seals are provided.
1096665
My regulator is not marked other than "High Pressure Regulator" and the output is 1/2 PSI. My burner works well and am happy with the purchase. I use it every day. One note,..... when re-lighting it when it is still hot, it back fires out the bottom. So,..... I always just let it cool down if I have been using it.
1792657
My CO2 cylinder has been in the gun for over 3 months, and is still fine. My guess would be that as is it ages, it will last less, due to the seals.It's not a very expensive gun...............we'll see!!
1253350
No but the issue is with the regulator. Turn it to a low pressure then to a high pressure. If the compressor still keeps running your regulator is bad.
691538
Because the regulator probably fails like they all do. The regulator uses a piece of plastic that the mfg will not replace or sell. They want you to buy a whole new regulator that has the same cheesy piece of plastic in it for over $60. Use google to find comments about it and replace it with another model that has a $16 regulator that holds up.