Regulator servicing after being stored 10+ years?

[PeerUnk]

Hi all,

I have an Vulkan CO₂ dual stage pressure regulator lying in a cabinet for 10+ years, after 3-4 years in service after purchased brand new. I think it would need servicing (replacement of internal seals and diaphragms if necessary / overhauling) before I would put it back in use? Does anyone know what requirements would be for servicing a regulator? And it it required to be done by professionals?

Anyone knows or done such service?

Cheers!

 

[Naturescapes_Rocco]

Best bet would be talking to resident regulator expert @Bettatail !

 

[Bettatail]

the vulkan is one of the industrial grades in Europe, it is designed to last decades, and ten years is not a long time for it, plus it has been kept indoor the whole time.
internal seals and diaphragm are less often causing trouble if it is under normal life, without abuse condition. More than likely it is the valve seat that require replacement if wear out for long/heavy usage or place outdoor over the winter, long period heavy flow of co2 can cold damage the valve seat plastic.

 

[Koan]

More than likely it is the valve seat that require replacement if wear out for long/heavy usage or place outdoor over the winter, long period heavy flow of co2 can cold damage the valve seat plastic.

Could you clarify which part you mean by the valve seat? For our larger audience?

 

[Bettatail]

This the valve seat assembly from a Victor 2 stage regulator, broken red washer is the valve seat and a replacement black new valve seat which has been installed.

 

[PeerUnk]

Could you clarify which part you mean by the valve seat? For our larger audience?

I guess the valve seat would be the ring between the regulator and the bottle connection?
EDIT: okay missed the last message: apparently this isn’t the valve seat…

the vulkan is one of the industrial grades in Europe, it is designed to last decades, and ten years is not a long time for it, plus it has been kept indoor the whole time.
internal seals and diaphragm are less often causing trouble if it is under normal life, without abuse condition. More than likely it is the valve seat that require replacement if wear out for long/heavy usage or place outdoor over the winter, long period heavy flow of co2 can cold damage the valve seat plastic.

@Bettatail so when it has seen max 50 kg of CO2 in its lifetime and was stored properly indoors, you say it’s wise to swap the valve seat plastic and I would be ready to go?

So what would be the indicator that something would be off (except obvious leakage of course) when put to use again?