Taiyo regulator

[jeffthechef]

any ideas what may cause no air to pass thru it? i got this reg. used as part of a package, so i really don't know the last time it was used (supposed 3 years), or if it works, OR if i just don't know anything about it (the only sure thing). it's hooked up correctly to a new badger compressor, when i turn on the compressor the reg. guage flutters between 0 and 20 psi, but no air comes thru the outflow side? when i turn the grey plastic knob on top, it doesn't seem to do anything either....any ideas, any input would be appreciated. i do not know squat about any of this mechanical stuff....

[BigFish]

There is only one correct way in and one correct way out? Is it hooked up correctly??

[jeffthechef]

yeah, it is definitely hooked up according to airflow arrows molded on body. the air goes in but doesn't come out except for some leakage around top knob.... on the inlet side there is a small hole where the air obviously passes in. on the outlet side it seems both visually and structurally airtight, you cannot even blow into it??? my guess is that the control valve is stuck shut? a pal has offered to take a look at it, which is good because i will only break or make worse something i have no clue about! learning to make plugs encompasses a lot more than turning wood!

[pbadad]

Jeff,drop it off at the shop. I will surely get to the source of the problem.

[jeffthechef]

thanks billy! I took it apart and found the issue. i'll catch you later.