VICTOR and DUAL STAGE REGULATOR PIMP CLUB (Helpful Information Links are on Page 1)

[bsmith]

#10 is YOU.

Originally Posted by DaveT

I don't know what number you're up to but I am also running a VTS-253A. I bought mine on ebay a little less than a year ago for $30 shipped. I needed to have it rebuilt though. It's been running rock solid since.

Dave

[Mishmosh]

Dave,
Can you elaborate? Why did you need it rebuilt? Who did the rebuild and what did it cost you?

Originally Posted by DaveT

I don't know what number you're up to but I am also running a VTS-253A. I bought mine on ebay a little less than a year ago for $30 shipped. I needed to have it rebuilt though. It's been running rock solid since.

Dave

[Left C]

This is what the local welding shop owner told me about Victor regulator rebuilds. It is very important that you find someone experienced with Victor regulators and that they have or can get the correct parts. Many of the parts look interchangeable but they aren't. This is critical.

[Captain Hooked]

I received the parts and finally set up my 450 series the other day, and all I can say to those who are debating buying a Victor is:

You cannot fully appreciate the quality of a Victor until you hold one in your hand and hook it up for use. They are built like nothing else. The expression "gorilla with silk gloves" comes to mind. Are they overkill for aquarium use? Yes, but that isn't the point when you can score a used Victor for about the price of a new (inferior) regulator. Buy them cheap and never look back.

Granted, the 450 is a gigantic beast (nearly twice the size of the 250's) and makes the 250's look more like the better choice for this hobby; still, I could not pass up this beauty at less than the selling price of most 250's. It's nice to know I bought something that will perform for many years and hold it's full value if I ever decide to part with it. There aren't many things I can say that about.

I need a number, and since the chronology is off in that respect- I would like to request the future number of "13", if I may. Left- is that cool with you?

[Left C]

#13 it is!

Thank you for the kind words about Victor regulators. I believe all of us feel the same way.

I am very happy that you like your 450.

[Left C]

Victor CO2 Regulator Pimp Club Members

#1 - Left C
#2 - fordtrannyman
#3 - Mishmosh
#4 - bsmith782
#5 - lescarpentier
#6 - delevan
#7 - Squawkbert
#8 - c_sking
#9 - SpeedEuphoria
#10 - DaveT
#11 - Ackdog
#12 - eric_c
#13 - Captain Hooked
#14 - Bugman
#15 - zzyzx85
#16 - adstudio3d

Ackdog*
eric_c*
Bugman*
zzyzx85*

* - The guys with the * haven't claimed any pimp club member numbers. I went ahead and assigned you guys member numbers. If there is a problem, just send me a PM.

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by Left C

Victor CO2 Regulator Pimp Club Members
#14 - Bugman
Bugman*
* - The guys with the * haven't claimed any pimp club member numbers. I went ahead and assigned you guys member numbers. If there is a problem, just send me a PM.

Not a problem here. Just unboxed my VTS253A. Man is it a hoss of a regulator!!

If I can force myself, I am going to put the solenoid, needle valve, tank, ect on my Birthday and Christmas list. I will cotinue to use my DIY set up till then, (if I don't get fed up with it before then, lol).

I am going to keep my eye out on Ebay for 2 more. Would love to replace my two Milwaukee's at some point. Never been really happy with them, even though I have already swapped out the needle valves for Fabco's.

[Left C]

Wow! That was really quick shipping. You ordered it on 10/29.

Your VTS-253A probably makes your Milwaukee regulators look like toys.

[Bugman]

What else would you expect...............it WAS shipped with UPS. (30 years service as of 10/18/08, hehe)

I had heard you guys elude to their build but I had no idea. It will be interesting to do a side by side with the Milwaukee when I get home tonight.

[zzyzx85]

Hey, I have no problem with being #15. Can't wait for it to come in tomorrow (hopefully), though I won't have all the parts to make it work.

[Left C]

You will have the main part though.

[zzyzx85]

Originally Posted by Left C

You will have the main part though.

haha, that's true.

Bugman: are you going to be taking pictures of it? Would like to see it beforehand so I won't be shocked at how awesome it is.

[eric_c]

Originally Posted by Left C

Victor CO2 Regulator Pimp Club Members
#12 - eric_c
B]*[/b] - The guys with the * haven't claimed any pimp club member numbers. I went ahead and assigned you guys member numbers. If there is a problem, just send me a PM.

Thanks for the number! I'm running my Victor - glad to be a member of the club.

[Bugman]

Originally Posted by zzyzx85

haha, that's true.

Bugman: are you going to be taking pictures of it? Would like to see it beforehand so I won't be shocked at how awesome it is.

Here you go. My milwaukee on the tank and the new 253A. If you think the difference is distance, the 253 is actually touching the tank.

[zzyzx85]

Good news: My VTS253A came in today. This thing feels like quality when you pick it up.


Bad news: Looks like the gauge housing got bent, bending the gauge face as well. Does this warrant a return/exchange? I have no way of testing it unless someone here is local to me.