Micromatic Regulator Barb

[pdfarrell]

About to purchase a Micromatic Regulator as pictured.



Question/s

Can the hose barb be removed and if so what type of thread is it ?

Has anybody done this? I would like to replace the barb with a shutoff valve and JG fitting.

Had a search through the forums but couldn't find anything.

 

[Jarthy]

i have been chasing the exact same answer... picking mine up on saturday and wouldn't mind picking up the correct JG's at the same time.

 

[pdfarrell]

i have been chasing the exact same answer... picking mine up on saturday and wouldn't mind picking up the correct JG's at the same time.

From this link http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/r...rs-pid-642.html

It looks like its 1/4" NPT thread. Assuming that the reg that comes with the barbed shut off valve has the same body.

 

[Jarthy]

It looks like its 1/4" NPT thread. Assuming that the reg that comes with the barbed shut off valve has the same body.

i can't imagine it not being the same body here is the gas shut off link http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/g...id-751-107.html

the only thing i'm wondering at the moment is does the fact that the JG fitting is plastic cause a problem with the female socket of the reg being metal?

 

[pdfarrell]

i can't imagine it not being the same body here is the gas shut off link http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/g...id-751-107.html

the only thing i'm wondering at the moment is does the fact that the JG fitting is plastic cause a problem with the female socket of the reg being metal?

The JG fitting will be BSP (assumption), and NPT has a different thread pitch in 1/4".

Go to your local Pirtek store (shameless plug) and quote part# Z35003-M0804. They may not have it in stock but would be happy to order it.

This is 1/4"NPT male thread to 8MM push-in. They are nickel plated brass and have a working pressure of 0 - 150psi.

Used on airbrake lines on small trucks, but can't see why they wouldn't work in this application. I will be giving one a go.

 

[pdfarrell]

The JG fitting will be BSP (assumption), and NPT has a different thread pitch in 1/4".

I stand corrected... they are available in 1/4" NPT.

 

[woodwormm]

I stand corrected... they are available in 1/4" NPT.

my suggestion would be to stick with the pirtek 1/4NPT x 8mm nickel push fit... i'd trust it much more over the plastic JG one....

 

[pdfarrell]

my suggestion would be to stick with the pirtek 1/4NPT x 8mm nickel push fit... i'd trust it much more over the plastic JG one....

I will be. Love working for a company that describes itself as "Fluid Transfer Solutions".

Will be using all JG fittings in my beer lines though.. prefer the food grade there.

 

[Doogiechap]

Guys I would be happy to be corrected on this but I recall the thread may be left handed. Worth checking before you race out to Pirtek and hand over your hard earned
Cheers
Doug

 

[pdfarrell]

Guys I would be happy to be corrected on this but I recall the thread may be left handed. Worth checking before you race out to Pirtek and hand over your hard earned
Cheers
Doug

Will wait for my reg to arrive.. however... this link (which is listed as a spare part for the reg) tells me its right handed.

I have to race to Pirtek every (working) day.. so thats not an issue.