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**truckster** · 04-29-2020, 11:41 PM

I have a Hobart 140 MIG welder that came with a dual-gauge regulator for the gas bottle. I was really tired when I shut the rig down, and instead of turning off my gas valve, I cranked down the regulator. Now the outflow gauge doesn't read correctly. Is there some way to reset it, or did I ruin it?

**mongocanfly** · 05-03-2020, 09:25 PM

You may have wrapped the gauge...I'd try a new gauge 1st...but you may have damaged the diaphram in the reg..meaning you'll need a new one..but I'd try a new gauge

TIMCHNE · 05-04-2020, 10:10 PM

It may have already been failing. My guess is the seat was leaking (creeping) and when it was left on it crept up past the gauge max so the gauge tube is now ballooned. You can replace the gauge but the seat will still be leaking as before.

**truckster** · 05-05-2020, 12:03 AM

Thanks for your responses. I can regulate the flow of gas with it, but the gauge doesn't read the correct flow, so I'm judging by the sound and weld bead/spatter. I might just replace it with a flow gauge.

04-29-2020, 11:41 PM	#1
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Did I ruin my regulator? I have a Hobart 140 MIG welder that came with a dual-gauge regulator for the gas bottle. I was really tired when I shut the rig down, and instead of turning off my gas valve, I cranked down the regulator. Now the outflow gauge doesn't read correctly. Is there some way to reset it, or did I ruin it? __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson

05-03-2020, 09:25 PM	#2
mongocanfly Post Whore Join Date: May 2015 Location: Alabama Posts: 14,670	Re: Did I ruin my regulator? You may have wrapped the gauge...I'd try a new gauge 1st...but you may have damaged the diaphram in the reg..meaning you'll need a new one..but I'd try a new gauge __________________ Mongo...aka Greg RIP Dad RIP Jesse 1981 C30 LQ9 NV4500..http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=753598 Mongos AD- LS3 TR6060...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...34#post8522334 Columbus..the 1957 IH 4x4...http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...63#post8082563 2023 Chevy Z71..daily driver

05-04-2020, 10:10 PM	#3
TIMCHNE Registered User Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Boise Idaho Posts: 39	Re: Did I ruin my regulator? It may have already been failing. My guess is the seat was leaking (creeping) and when it was left on it crept up past the gauge max so the gauge tube is now ballooned. You can replace the gauge but the seat will still be leaking as before. __________________ 72 swb 4x4 dana 60 14 bolt ff nv4500 np205 66 SS Chevy II 67 Chevy II 2dr sedan

05-05-2020, 12:03 AM	#4
truckster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Orem, Utah Posts: 7,976	Re: Did I ruin my regulator? Thanks for your responses. I can regulate the flow of gas with it, but the gauge doesn't read the correct flow, so I'm judging by the sound and weld bead/spatter. I might just replace it with a flow gauge. __________________ I have sworn upon the altar of God, eternal hostility against every form of tyranny over the mind of man. - Thomas Jefferson



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