How to build a Victor VTS253b-320

[Matt F.]

For those of you who want a chrome plated brass CGA 320 nut/nipple/stem, this place has them in stock for $27 shipped if you ask for it to be sent via USPS priority mail (small flat rate).

These come with a filter and are breat quality. I run these on all my chrome plated brass regulators. They are 3" long, so you have plenty of space.

http://www.jandrweldingsupply.com/st.../SpecMenu.html

To order:

on the left of the screen, (black menu), scroll down till you see:
"Accessories
CGA Parts, Tube Fittings,
Replacement"

Click on this, and it wil bring you to the Smith CGA order page.
Just click on CGA 320 (nut $11) and CGA 320 (nipple $11).

Make sure to note you would like it shipped USPS flate rate small box; otherwise, you'll get it via UPS, which will cost more ($10).

Note: you'll have to pay the $32 upfront, but they will correct this after the order is placed once they switch from UPS shipping to USPS. The total you will pay is $27 ($11nut+$11nipple+$5 shipping).

[Matt F.]

Here are the parts I listed. This is how they come:

[Matt F.]

here are all my rigs:


BHT 500-40-350-4M


BHT 500-125-296-DK


Matheson 8-580


SGT 500-125-330-DK


VTS253A-1993



I have one more BHT 500-125-296-DK (Red Knob) and a Heavy Duty VTS450E-580 on the way.

[Matt F.]

New VTS450E-580(Victor Heavy Duty w/ Stainless diaphrams)

[Matt F.]

More pics:




side by side: (the victor is much heavier despite the size similarity)

[Matt F.]

all ready for co2:

[barbarossa4122]

Hi Matt,

Never mind I had a q but, it's resolved for now.

[barbarossa4122]

Hi Matt,

From where did you buy the 1/4" mpt to 1/8" mpt nipple ? Home Depot do not have right now and I really need 2 of them. Can you sell me a couple if possible ?

[Matt F.]

swagelok has these reducer nipples:

part numbers:

Brass: B-4-HRN-2
Stainless: SS-4-HRN-2

Swagelok supercedes any other fittings' quality on the market. It's worth the price over home depot, ace, or bigway.

I have one stainless in stock. pm me.

You could also do a male 1/4--->female 1/8 npt reducer bushing to a 1/8" male hex nipple.

[barbarossa4122]

You could also do a male 1/4--->female 1/8 npt reducer bushing to a 1/8" male hex nipple.

Please forgive me but, can you explain more about doing this male 1/4................................