Ryan,
I recently plumbed a similar compressor for my shop and I got all my parts from
Graingers. They are a nation-wide industril hardware company. you need to set up
an account or know someone in the trades. I think my regulators with 250 max psi
were about 45.00. Good luck
Larry
Border,Ryan wrote:
> If anybody knows the answer to this, you guys will...
>
> All the relatives pitched in together, and got me what I wanted for my
> birthday last week: a 175psi, 80gal, 6.5hp, 220V, 2-stage air compressor :-)
>
> I'm plumbing up my garage, to install air take-offs, traps, possibly in-line
> tool lubricators, etc.
>
> Anyway, the compressor has only a hole in the side, feeding ~175psi to
> whatever I connect to it. I need at least 1 regulator, to step the working
> pressure down to... about 120psi. I can't imagine many applications where
> I'd want more than that. If I get the pressure down that low, then I can
> use relatively common and inexpensive filters, etc.
>
> Problem is- all the regulators I've found seem to have a max inlet pressure
> of 150psi. Checked harbor freight, and several local hardware shops. Went
> to a welding supply shop, who had what seemed to be the ticket- for $150.
> Yikes.
>
> Where can I get a decent, inexpensive, regulator/pressure-gauge unit that
> can withstand the output pressure of my new compressor? And how about a
> 2ft air hose- to connect compressor to the inlet of my plumbing?
>
> Thanks-
> Ryan.
>
> PS: I originally sent this to the old teleport email address... so if this
> eventually lands twice to the list, that's probably why.
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