Question About Regulator And Gas

[blakie21]

Hi guys

Sorry if this is a dumb question.. but I bought a reg off gumtree and got my gas bottle before my kegs.
Being pretty keen I want to check if the reg works (looks brand new) I took the bottle outside and hooked up the reg. Switched on the gas a little bit and it just comes straight out not registering.

I am guessing you need the kegs or something hooked up to hold the pressure. I just want to make sure if this is correct?

Cheers

 

[komodo]

You are correct

 

[blakie21]

For some reason i had it in my mind that u could just put it on a very low pressure and it would slowly blow out of the reg.

Cheers!

 

[ThatKiwiFella]

Yip, you're spot on. I blocked the outlet on the regulator with my finger before confirming the purchase (2nd hand) to check the gauges worked...

 

[blakie21]

Yip, you're spot on. I blocked the outlet on the regulator with my finger before confirming the purchase (2nd hand) to check the gauges worked...

Unfortunately I didn't have anything to test it with so had to trust it. $30 for a new micromatic reg (he said he never used) and still had some plastic on the outlet, thought id take my chances.

I put my finger over it just then and the pressure gauge works, other one doesnt seem to move (tank gauge thingy lol) assuming that needs more pressure or something.

 

[DU99]

needs to be connect to the keg,or a manifold..

 

[blakie21]

Yeah cheers for the replies. I did sort of realise when I tried it but wanted to make sure because once I get my keg gear I want to get setup straight away ;D