Dual Stage Regulators

[Matt F.]

Awesome, that's one less thing for me to buy. Didn't I see a picture of you using ARP thread goop? What made you use that instead of the Home Depot/Lowe's variety?

Here is the stuff in use:
http://www.barrreport.com/showthread...or-VTS253b-320

I use it to seal up threads in automotive applications, too. Had it in the tool chest...lol

[Matt F.]

Today is a good day in that the Giants won and...
All my post body components are here. I am just waiting on my Smith stainless CGA 320 nipple (they sent out the nitrous oxide component by mistake).
Here are some pics:










Only one question remains: Do you all want me to do a DIY for 90* post body regulators or just show you the end result?

[Matt F.]

Here is the way the regulator looked when I got it in the mail:












I've already added the swagelok 2" 1/4 nipple and removed the post body.

[Left C]

Would you want to show the whole build?

Are you going to straight out your gauge?

[Matt F.]

Would you want to show the whole build?

Are you going to straight out your gauge?

Sure, I'll document the whole thing. This build will help people out that have the "other style" (a 90* output) regulator. The vts253s with outputs at 7 o'clock are pretty straight forward. The 90* regulators have a few more things you have to consider.

The gauge is on loose till I get everything built and straight. I had to remove the low pressure gauge in order to take the OEM post body off. I also had to remove the layers of teflon tape on the threads of the gauge. Right now it's on sideways just to prevent dust from getting inside the regulator. It will be straight as soon as I build the thing.

I'm just waiting on my stainless CGA 320 nipple, whcih should be here in the next day or so.

The CGA side will be installed with the filter first. It's just easier to manipulate the CGA side w/o the whole post body attached...lol

[Matt F.]

Here is my SGT 500 build:
http://www.barrreport.com/showthread...-500-Regulator

[barbarossa4122]

Only one question remains: Do you all want me to do a DIY for 90* post body regulators or just show you the end result?

Hi Matt,

Do the whole thing please. Mechanically challenge ppl like me need all the info they can get. Thanks

[barbarossa4122]

Access to a vice or impact driver is very helpful. I use a vice and some folks like impact drivers. This is for removing a fitting on the regulator's output that you don't need.

I use box end and open end wrenches plus crescent wrenches for assembly.

You need a large crescent wrench, 1 1/8" open end wrench, or pipe wrench to attach it to the CO2 cylinder.

I have to go buy tools. This is all I need? If you guys can please make a list of tools I'll run to Home Depot and buy them. Thanks and don't laugh

[NickWayN]

what an awesome hardware you've got there, Matt.
I love the finished work.
Great day!

Regards,
Henry

[Matt F.]

what an awesome hardware you've got there, Matt.
I love the finished work.
Great day!

Regards,
Henry

Thanks, Henry!
It was scary there for a while when I had gas leaking from nearly every connection. The non-hardening thread sealer didn't hold up well on the high pressure side of the regulator. I had to use teflon tape.

see thread for details.