Argon regulator TIG - bottle fitting US vs UK/other - conversion

Jan 28, 2004 2 Replies
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Hi everyone



(sorry if this repeat posting - had prob. mailing software)



Regarding adapting American Argon regulator to British Argon bottle fitment/size



Have Miller Dynasty 200DX, bought in America and brought back to Britain (yeahh - great place - miserable but good people)



American Argon bottle fitting is different from those here in Britain. Find on

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ours are "BS3" (and there are toher different standards acround the world).


The brass-bodied regulator ("SMITH") looks a beauty - don't want to junk it.



Any ideas conversion/adaptation?



Solution to this would be very much appreciated.



Richard Smith



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Hi Richard,

Not suggest modify the regulator, simply find a machine shop to tailor made an adaptor to connect the regulator inlet CGA-580 to the cylinder outlet BS-3, we often do it in Hong Kong, cost about 7 - 8 US dollor, please find below the technical drawing for your reference.

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Regards

C. K.

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Can you not remove the cga fitting? Most regulator gas fittings can be replaced. The fiiting is just screwed into the side of the regulator body.

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