What is a high pressure gas regulator?
| A high pressure regulator is generally considered to be a regulator providing over 500 mbar outlet pressure and is used for applications requiring high, concentrated heat output. It works on the same principle as the low pressure one, but is designed to withstand more force. | |
| High pressure regulators for portable appliances such as welding torches and large barbecues always have a round end or POL connector in the UK, although other fittings may be available in other countries. |
 | These regulators are widely used in industry when high heat output is required. Welding torches, air heaters, resin kettles, professional catering equipment, grain dryers and ovens are just a few of their applications. |
 | Another type is the high purity gas regulator. This is used in laboratories for many scientific purposes, including chromatography (isolation of chemicals), leak detection, alarm testing, and the study of cryogenic gases (low-temperature gases such as liquid nitrogen and liquid helium). High purity regulators are often made of aluminum or stainless steel, which are less sensitive to certain gases than brass or zinc alloy. |
 | You can install a high pressure regulator yourself if it is for a small portable device such as a blowtorch. Stationary regulators must be installed by a Gas Safe registered engineer. |
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