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milesvdustin · 02-28-2012, 01:25 PM

I had a free regulator given to me and it has 1/8" NPT inlet and outlet fittings and I think it is severely limiting my impact and other air tools. It may be that it is an old piece of junk, as it doesn't adjust just has a constant 120 psi, and it had a leak that went away. I am not sure about that. But anyways, I need a new regulator. Looking for suggestions on a good regulator at a good price. Not anything crazy, I am just a home garage mechanic. Thanks!

Charles (in GA) · 02-28-2012, 01:32 PM

Go on ebay and so some searches. Wilkerson is one I like alot. Norgren is another. Of course there is Parker and several others I cannot think of right now. Spend some time going thru them. Some are over priced surplus disposal companies, others are real good deals. Get one with ¼ or 3/8 pipe threads, accept up to 150 psi input and capable of regulating from about 50 to 150 psi.

Charles

ranger302 · 02-28-2012, 02:13 PM

I like the Kolbalt ones from Lowes. IIRC like 20 for 1/4" and 30 for 3/8".

02-28-2012, 01:25 PM	#1
milesvdustin Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 601	Recommend me a regulator I had a free regulator given to me and it has 1/8" NPT inlet and outlet fittings and I think it is severely limiting my impact and other air tools. It may be that it is an old piece of junk, as it doesn't adjust just has a constant 120 psi, and it had a leak that went away. I am not sure about that. But anyways, I need a new regulator. Looking for suggestions on a good regulator at a good price. Not anything crazy, I am just a home garage mechanic. Thanks!

02-28-2012, 01:32 PM	#2
Charles (in GA) Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: 50 mi south of Atlanta Posts: 8,827	Re: Recommend me a regulator Go on ebay and so some searches. Wilkerson is one I like alot. Norgren is another. Of course there is Parker and several others I cannot think of right now. Spend some time going thru them. Some are over priced surplus disposal companies, others are real good deals. Get one with ¼ or 3/8 pipe threads, accept up to 150 psi input and capable of regulating from about 50 to 150 psi. Charles

02-28-2012, 02:13 PM	#3
ranger302 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: RALEIGH NC Posts: 199	Re: Recommend me a regulator I like the Kolbalt ones from Lowes. IIRC like 20 for 1/4" and 30 for 3/8". __________________ Expert at precision guesswork.

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