{"product_id":"gentec-286-medical-gas-regulator","title":"Gentec 286 Medical Gas Regulator","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gentec 286 is a piston-design medical gas regulator built for cylinder-fed oxygen and air supply in clinical and emergency environments. Chrome-plated brass body, sintered bronze inlet filter for long service life, internal relief valve, and a 1.5-inch UL-listed gauge make it a workhorse regulator for ambulance services, hospital wards, and remote-medical kits. Meets CGA standards and ignition testing for oxygen service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChrome-plated brass body\u003c\/strong\u003e — durable, corrosion-resistant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3000 psi maximum inlet pressure\u003c\/strong\u003e — handles full medical cylinder pressures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5-inch UL-listed gauge\u003c\/strong\u003e — clinical-grade pressure indication.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiston design regulator\u003c\/strong\u003e — robust and reliable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSintered bronze inlet filter\u003c\/strong\u003e for long service life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy-to-read flow rate window\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeets ignition testing for oxygen service\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplies with CGA standards\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInternal relief valve\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHose barb outlet\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBody: Chrome-plated brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaximum inlet pressure: 3000 psi\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGauge: 1.5-inch UL-listed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDesign: Piston regulator\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFilter: Sintered bronze inlet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOutlet: Hose barb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStandards: CGA-compliant, ignition-tested for oxygen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to use it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmbulance services, hospital wards using cylinder-fed oxygen as a backup or primary supply, GP and specialist clinics, military and field medical kits, mining first-aid stations. The piston design and sintered bronze filter make it more durable than diaphragm-style regulators in dusty or harsh environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e286 vs 197M — which?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e286 is piston-design, more rugged for harsh environments. 197M is brass with adjustable yoke and self-sealing outlet — better for clinical settings with frequent flowmeter changeovers. Choose 286 for ambulance and field use, 197M for clinical wards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does \"ignition testing for oxygen service\" mean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOxygen-service equipment must pass tests showing it won't ignite under high-oxygen environments. The Gentec 286 meets these tests, making it safe for oxygen cylinder use. Don't substitute non-oxygen-rated regulators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat inlet fitting do I need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecify your cylinder type (CGA-870, AS-2473, etc.) when ordering. Different inlets available depending on Australian medical-cylinder standards.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gentec","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51398760956225,"sku":"GEN-REG-286","price":319.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0975\/1550\/3937\/files\/5fe0d70f-1-14.jpg?v=1771288794","url":"https:\/\/vectrmedical.com.au\/products\/gentec-286-medical-gas-regulator","provider":"Vectr Medical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}