Empty wrote in
:

Tonight I will go get a 5lb canister and fittings (to put the needle
valve on the regulator and to put airline on the needle valve).

Wow, what an ordeal this has been.

So I have the whole thing together, almost.

Here's what I have:

http://www.theplantedtank.com/DIY/images/co2tank.jpg

Here's my problem:

http://www.theplantedtank.com/DIY/im...eedlevalve.jpg

I bought a bad needle valve, and now it is missing a part.

The one I bought (months ago) is missing the little cone thing that clamps
the copper tube down.

So, assuming my email to the makers of the needle valve (it's a Swagelock
Whitey B-21RS4) does not yield a "Yeah sure that'll be a buck at your local
Home Depot", what are my options? The three I have identified:
Buy a new needle valve (seems a silly waste of money)
Silicone the tube to the cap (what does silicone do when cold?)
Weld the tube (currently my favorite option, using a copper rod)

Anyone else have any bright ideas?

~Empty



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