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Old 2007-02-25, 11:31am
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Regulators aren't really designed to be essentially immersed in water (which is what happens when you pour water over them). By doing this you are adding moisture to the device and probably setting it up to freeze again next time it gets cold.

The only way to do it and prevent re-occurance is to use dry heat, like from a heating blanket or some other source of warmth. Covering the regulator will also prevent moisture from entering the regulator from rain or snow.

Don't forget that these devices have bleed holes on the non-pressurized side of the regulator and this is where most of your moisture is going to enter.
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