Decent low cost oxy/ace regulator set

Check welding stores for rebuilts. Around here they run $30 to $50 when available, and pass the same tests as brand new ones. They're name-brand regulators because those are the ones they can get parts for.

You might consider getting yours fixed. They probably just need new seats. If your town doesn't have a good regulator rebuild/repair shop then you might send them to Hansen & Miller in Seattle - those guys are completely awesome.

Give Harold a call at 206-782-8842, he can tell you if your Tanaka regulators are fixable and also if they're worth fixing.

I use Victor regulators anymore, because parts are sure to be available for them. You might consider investing in a 2-stage oxygen regulator, but a single stage is generally acceptable for acetylene. A single stage regulator works pretty good for oxygen too but you can do a lot better for a few more bucks.

If you want to buy used, look for the 2-stage Airco regulators. If they don't have to bounce around in a truck you might also watch ebay for Union Carbide regulators, those are really sweet but *heavy*.

GWE

I needed a new uniweld oxy regulator to replace the one that blew a diaphram. Too expensive to fix. Bought a brand new one from an hvac house that sells parts on ebay for $68 plus shipping. Not NOS, brand spanking new in box. Do a search and look at the buy-it-nows...

John