LP vs HP Regulator ports?

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whats the difference? i was looking to purchase some regulator port plugs but i wasnt sure if their was a difference when purchasing plugs?? thanks

 

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• May 15, 2009

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Size is the difference. A low pressure port is smaller than the high pressure port, so the HP plug will be larger than your LP plug. Otherwise, the plugs are similar in materials and thickness, and O-rings are the same thickness.

 

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Every LDS I've been in has port plugs of all sizes by the bucket, and will give them away to you if you ask.


All the best, James

 

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• May 15, 2009

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neil287x:

whats the difference? i was looking to purchase some regulator port plugs but i wasnt sure if their was a difference when purchasing plugs?? thanks

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Depends on the reg. Most (all?) new regs I've seen use a different size for HP and LP so you need to buy the right plug.

Some older regs used the same size for both, so besides getting the right size plug, you need to make sure you're putting the hoses in the right place.

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fdog.. you can give me some port plugs??

 

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well i have a dacor 360 reg

 

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does anyone know what size ports are on a dacor 360?

 

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neil287x:

fdog.. you can give me some port plugs??

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Sure. PM me your address, and as long as it's in the USA - I'll throw some in an envelope for ya. I'm pretty sure the LP plugs are still same, but I'm also pretty sure the HP port may be different.

<shrugs> It's just a stamp.


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• May 16, 2009

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fdog:

<shrugs> It's just a stamp.

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Padded Envelope cost 30¢
First Class Postage 81¢

$1.11 for a plug. Stop the insanity.

As was stated earlier, they're free at most LDS- if you can still find one.

Hmmm, I have a Yugo trunk full of them. EBay? I'll sell 'em for a buck and lose 11¢ on each one, but I'll make it up in volume. Yeah, that's it.

 

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Neil I noticed your other post. I apologize for that paperweight comment as I didn't realize you are presently diving with that regulator.

Most ports will be standard size so ask for a HP or LP port plug. Otherwise all hoses would be different and we'd all be in a mess.

Let me now ask. Do you have a shop out there can can still get parts for the Dacor 360 reg to service it fully ?