[J_68]

nomatter what i do i cant get the flow meter to go above about 22
iv never had a flow meter before only regulators.
i do hear a slight hissing/flow of air from the top of the flow meter any time the tank valve is open, is that normal
any help would be great, thanks

[Rugar]

No that is not normal. Sounds like the flowmeter is leaking causing you to loose pressure. Mixed up some soapy water in a spray bottle and spray around all the fittings and the relief hole with the tank valve open. If you have a leak it will blow bubbles.

[J_68]

there are no leaks anywhere other than from on top of the flow meter tube inside the black rubber thing where the brass pc and the screen is

[Rugar]

Im not following you on where the leak is, but differant brands are all a little different from each other. If the flowmeter is leaking anywhere it has a problem.

[J_68]

is a flowmeter any better than a regulator or vise versa
since i am looking to replace this one
thanks
will be for c25 or straight argon

[Rugar]

They both do essentially the same thing. Get whichever, but always check for leaks.

[sschefer]

WIth a gauge you just need to remember to set it when the gas is flowing like during pre-flow. It'll read higher when the gas isn't flowing and that messes some people up.