Argon regulator leak

[sross]

Tried to set up my new 256 and found the same crack everyone else is talking about called everlast and they said they would ship a new one outI hope they test the replacement out before they send it. This is where the chinese stuff really fails to make the quality we expect when we buy something

[geezer]

Tried to set up my new 256 and found the same crack everyone else is talking about called everlast and they said they would ship a new one outI hope they test the replacement out before they send it. This is where the chinese stuff really fails to make the quality we expect when we buy something

The problem is most likely caused by a gorilla trying to make the guages face forward by tightening them, as they are a pipe thread and a tapered thread, over tightening the guages into the valve body will split the body, a common problem caused by those who have muscles for brains.

[2rods]

If it was a quality piece it would have the gauges already installed. Its such a piece of junk they are afraid to install the gauges at the backyard factory.

[performance]

Two Rods,
I don't think you are aware of the situation. They are preinstalled. The units work quite well and meter very accurately except for a few issues, which we are working to resolve.

[djcheetah]

I too have a hairline crack to the gauge and the argon is rushing out through the bypass too.

I am sure the guys will send out another replacement. Never had a problem with their tech support in the past!

[bobkat]

I too have a hairline crack to the gauge and the argon is rushing out through the bypass too.

I am sure the guys will send out another replacement. Never had a problem with their tech support in the past!

I also have aleak at my regulator, at the bypass, I have contacted everlast and was assured a replacement has been sent, but have not seen it as of yet, hopefully it will show up monday as that will be one week from shipping.

[performance]

bobkat,
Check on monday morning pacific for a tracking number.

[bobkat]

bobkat,
Check on monday morning pacific for a tracking number.

I will wait until monday afternoon to see if it shows up, Katlyn told me it wqs sent out . I should have asked for a track number at that time.
Thanks

[bobkat]

I will wait until monday afternoon to see if it shows up, Katlyn told me it wqs sent out . I should have asked for a track number at that time.
Thanks

RCVD MY REGULATOR TODAY,, new one tight as a drum no leaks, Thanks for the great svc.

[Zoomie]

I have noticed that it really doesn't take a gob of force to get the regulator to seal (at the bottle connection). Use an appropriate sized end wrench and snug it up. My Victor, Everlast and Smith/Miller regulator all only required light to medium pressure on a 10 inch long end wrench. Easy does it! If it fails to seal, back it off and check the mating surfaces. Oh yeah, don't forget to open the valve to clear it before regulator installation.