Where to buy CGA nuts, nipples (stems), and filters onliine for your DIY projects

[Matt F.]

Due to popular demand, here are my sources for top quality CGA nuts, nipples, and in-port filters.

For chrome plated brass and stainless steel CGA nuts, nipples, and filters, go to this link:

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

Once there, on the left you will see a screen you can scroll down. Scroll down till you see "Accessories."

Click on:
"CGA Parts, Tube Fittings,
Replacement Gauges"

From this page you will be able to order components. You can also request that they send you the components via USPS Priority Mail flat rate box, which will get to you within 3 days. It will also save you some money to request this shipping option.

For brass 3" CGA nut and nipple, you can go here:

http://www.regulatortorchrepair.com/...nut-and-nipple

Again, you may be able to get these parts cheaper, but the ones I listed above are top quality. I use them myself on all my rigs.

Additional Info:

The chrome plated brass and plain brass CGA nipples (stems) come with a pre-installed filter. You do not need to buy one.
The stainless steel nipple (stem) does not come with a pre-installed filter. For this option, it is recommended that you buy an in-port filter ($13 on the listed website). A filter is especially important if you use a steel CO2 tank--less important if you use an aluminum one.

Hope this helps.

[ronaldj]

PERFECT Thanks Matt

[Left C]

If you need some parts chrome plated, try Chromemasters. They can chrome plate your JBJ bubble counters and other parts.

Ideal can chrome plate their needle valves. Usually 10 are needed for a production run. Contact Bill Sand.

[Matt F.]

If you need some parts chrome plated, try Chromemasters. They can chrome plate your JBJ bubble counters and other parts.

Ideal can chrome plate their needle valves. Usually 10 are needed for a production run. Contact Bill Sand.

I can vouch for chromemasters. They do quality work. Had a couple JBJ bubble counters chromed out there.

[maknwar]

ideal now sells the chrome valves individually. You can just order one.


Also, I get my chrome inlets and nuts from Jim at regulatortorchrepair.com. Great guy to deal with.

[Matt F.]

ideal now sells the chrome valves individually. You can just order one.


Also, I get my chrome inlets and nuts from Jim at regulatortorchrepair.com. Great guy to deal with.

Yeah, Jim is a cool guy. Both places are good for CGA stems/nipples and nuts.

[Left C]

ideal now sells the chrome valves individually. You can just order one. ...

That's great news. I have 4 chrome ones that could use the chrome Vernier micrometer handles.

A couple of years ago we got up a group buy to get ten 52-1-12 needle valves chrome plated. One valve didn't make it and we ended with nine. At that time, Bill needed a minimum of 10 units for a chrome or nickle plate run. Instead of me getting five valves, I ended with four which was OK. It is good that he is selling them individually now. Do you have prices?

[maknwar]

I believe they are $20 more than the brass ones. Add another $20 for the vernier handle, I think.

[Left C]

Thanks a bunch!

[jeromeit]

How much is it to chrome plate bubble counters?