Cheers mate, sorry to mess you about but I've realised where I can "borrow" a reg from, what else are brothers for? but if you've got a gauge that'd go up that high I'd want it (basically trying to get a nelson pump to run on hpa nicely). And obviously still want the braided hose cos macro-line just won't cut it!
btw nearly got the PGP apart, apparently the useless bit of lead is all that's stopping me from banging the valve out, but I need something to use as a pick to get it out, apparently a dental pick will work but not got round to getting one yet.