Those of you thinking of buying a CO2 regulator may be interested in my email exchange with Milwaukee about my regulator. I wrote them that I had used it for a bit over two years, and when I put on a new CO2 tank it leaked. Could it be repaired? Here is their response in its entirety: "It is wonderful your regulator has lasted you so long. I am sorry to say that it is beyond repair. I recommend you purchase a new one."
So if you want a regulator were the manufacture thinks it "wonderful" if it lasts two years, by all means by a Milwaukee brand.
Milwaukee MA957
Milwaukee MA957
John Godbey
Springfield, VA
Springfield, VA
Regarding the years I had the regulator, I went back to check the note I sent them and I said "several" instead of "two." Although I don't think that is a significant difference. Here's my note to them: "I have had a MA957 CO2 regulator for several years, and used it with no problems or difficulties until today. I attached a new CO2 cylinder, and when I turned the regulator adjustment knob the gas escaped out of an opening to the left of the knob, at the opposite end from the solenoid and bubble counter.
Can I get you to repair this regulator, and if so how much do you estimate it would cost?"
Aaron, regarding your suggestion of fixing it myself, my guess is that the diaphram that is the problem, and I'm not sure I could replace it myself. Have you had any experience with repairing regulators? Does it take any special expertise?
Can I get you to repair this regulator, and if so how much do you estimate it would cost?"
Aaron, regarding your suggestion of fixing it myself, my guess is that the diaphram that is the problem, and I'm not sure I could replace it myself. Have you had any experience with repairing regulators? Does it take any special expertise?
John Godbey
Springfield, VA
Springfield, VA
No, I've never tried it, but I suspect you could use some sort of sealeant if it is just a connection. Replacing a diaphram might prove more difficult.
If you have to guy a new one you could look into the ones that www.beveragefactory.com has. I have one and so does Sean and they work great. They run about $35.00 from there plus shipping. Granted, that is only the regulator part. It may be possible to put the solenoid, bubble counter and needle valve assembly from the bum unit onto one of those regulators.
If you have to guy a new one you could look into the ones that www.beveragefactory.com has. I have one and so does Sean and they work great. They run about $35.00 from there plus shipping. Granted, that is only the regulator part. It may be possible to put the solenoid, bubble counter and needle valve assembly from the bum unit onto one of those regulators.
