John H. wrote:
I am having more problems with my CO2 system. I just had my 5gal tank
refilled and reconnected my JBJ regulator with one of those plastic washers
as everyone suggested. I checked for leaks, and there were none.
However about 3-4 hours later all hell broke loose and CO2 started leaking
from around the neck of the regulator where it is attached to the tank.
Is this a bad regulator? Or does the tank have too much pressure??
I immediatly turned off the valve to the tank. Unscrewed the regulator and
checked the washer and other fittings, all looked well and reconnected
everything. Opened back up the valve and once again, massive gas escaping.

Does anyone know if these JBJ regulators are not of high quality?

Is there a standard regulator that most everyone uses?

I got the cheapest generic around. Seems to fit the bill. May have a
couple of quirks though, but no leaks. Is your plastic washer made of
very hard material? I can only presume it's slowly deforming and
allowing gas to escape. It should be made of Teflon or nylon. Your tank
won't have too much pressure. CO2 keeps its pressure the same while
compressed. The main hex nut has got to be tightened until you can
tighten no more with a wrench.

Nikki