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    Pressure Regulator Difficulties

    I'm trying to get 25CFH on my new regulator. I can't get it to read any higher than 15CFH, but it sounds like it's really blowing out of the mig gun. Any idea what the problem might be?
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    do you have another regulator to swap?
    HTP Invertig221 D.V. Water-cooled
    HTP Pro Pulse 300 MIG
    HTP Pro Pulse 200 MIG x2
    HTP Pro Pulse 220 MTS
    HTP Inverarc 200 TLP water cooled
    HTP Microcut 875SC

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    • #3
      New regulator is no Bueno.

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      • #4
        Originally posted by MetalMedic1 View Post
        I'm trying to get 25CFH on my new regulator. I can't get it to read any higher than 15CFH, but it sounds like it's really blowing out of the mig gun. Any idea what the problem might be?
        Is this a pressure regulator or a flow meter?

        Griff

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        • #5
          Originally posted by MetalMedic1 View Post
          I'm trying to get 25CFH on my new regulator. I can't get it to read any higher than 15CFH, but it sounds like it's really blowing out of the mig gun. Any idea what the problem might be?
          what is the model number and where are you reading the output..??

          Have you confirmed ACTUAL flow at the nozzle with a nozzle flowmeter..??

          they are inexpensive and handy

          https://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?m...hitcecjh3t6il5
          Last edited by H80N; 02-28-2016, 07:12 AM.
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          • #6
            Have you measured ACTUAL gas flow with a nozzle flowmeter...??

            they are inexpensive and handy

            Shield Gas Flow Test Gauge for TIG, MIG & Plasma
            https://www.arc-zone.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=437_1485&products_id=7909&zenid=dmkovhtjbdaht45vevhitcecjh3t6il5
            50020 Shield Gas Flow Test Gauge Is your gas flow meter accurate? How do you know what the actual gas flow rate at the torch is? Shield Gas Flow Test Gauges accurately and conveniently measure your gas flow rates at the torch where it matters most! This easy to use device will take the guesswork out of optimizing your welds, and save you money on shield gas. The benefits of measuring and documenting flow rates – at the torch – will pay off with reduced weld variations and lower gas usage. Measures Argon and Co2 Flow Rates up to 25 LPM (52 CFH) Cubic Feet per Hour. To Convert to LPM (Liters per Minute) Multiply CFH x 0.72

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            Millermatic 350P w/25ft Alumapro & 30A
            Millermatic 200

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            • #7
              Another thing to check - if your "flow" meter has scales for both LPM and CFH, make sure you're using the right scale - if you set 25 LPM you'll be getting about 55 CFH... Steve
              Last edited by BukitCase; 02-28-2016, 11:03 AM.

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              • #8
                Cool, never saw one, now I gotta have it (where do you find these goodies, man?!!).

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