Victor Technologies 0781-2723 HRF-1425-580 Light Duty Flow Meter Cylinder Nitrogen/Argon/Helium Regulator, 50-38 SCFH Flow Range, 25 psig Outlet Pressure

Great product

I have been using one of these flow meters on my "Mig mix" tank for several years and really like it. So bought another when price dropped to $79. Installed it on my straight Argon tank to replace the old cracked face standard gauge I had. These work great and hold up to use.

I’ve bought these brand new before and they always came in plastic. This one showed up in a box for a completely different victor item. Wrench marks on the fittings. Stem has seat marks on it. Flow tube looks like someone chewed on the bottom of it. So far it seems to be functioning properly however.

I have had this for about six months now. Works great!

From Day One - This gauge leaked at the Tank Connection. I would have to pay for shipping back to the dealer. Thought about it. I liked the gauge - except for the damn ball fitting - it was out of round by a few thousands - hence the leak as soon as you crack the tank valve - that CO2/Argon mix is not cheep! got out my fine mill file and re-machined the ball into a round shape - I tried to replace the ball end - no luck it was thread locked and I didn't want to destroy the valve - by hitting it with heat, the flats just galled at each attempt to back it out of the valve. Long story short - finally got the ball round enough to hold tank pressure - but not good enough to hold pressure overnight - just close the tank valve after welding. Flow control of gas was great.