aribert
Cast Iron
- Joined
- Jul 2, 2008
- Location
- Metro Detroit, MI
I bought a Smiths micro torch at auction that was bundled with several regulators. This auction was an R&D labratory and it appears that numerous compressed gasses were used. One regulator was obviously the acetyline regulator (and came with flashback arrestor / check valve attached). One regulator Union Carbide (Linde) UPD 3-150 initially appeared to be the oxygen regulator - 4000 and 200 psi on the gages. I could not find any tech specs on the gage - just a lot of listings on eBay. But nowhere on the regulator is there any notation that the reg is for oxygen use. This regulator has a shut off valve on the regulated (low pressure). See image. Why this valve?
Second question - could I use the gages on another oxygen regulator? I've got a spare O2 regulator with dinged up gages. Nowhere on the gauge do I see a "use no oil" note.
Second question - could I use the gages on another oxygen regulator? I've got a spare O2 regulator with dinged up gages. Nowhere on the gauge do I see a "use no oil" note.