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Leaking CO2
I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound
tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank You. |
Leaking CO2
The Soapy Water Test is pretty simple. Put some dishsoap in a pan of water,
then rub a soaked sponge over all the fittings. Look for bubblings. Careful not to get it in the tank. "B." wrote in message news:9gQja.5836$Sd.1619@fed1read01... I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank You. |
Leaking CO2
Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What
happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... The Soapy Water Test is pretty simple. Put some dishsoap in a pan of water, then rub a soaked sponge over all the fittings. Look for bubblings. Careful not to get it in the tank. "B." wrote in message news:9gQja.5836$Sd.1619@fed1read01... I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank You. |
Leaking CO2
I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store.
"Bob Alston" wrote in message .. . Recommend you make sure you have the small plastic disk at the regulator connection to the tank. But I was told by the fire extinguisher place that fills my tanks NOT to put teflon on those threads. Bob -- Bob Alston 918.494.4913 "Buzzard Face" wrote in message .. . Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... The Soapy Water Test is pretty simple. Put some dishsoap in a pan of water, then rub a soaked sponge over all the fittings. Look for bubblings. Careful not to get it in the tank. "B." wrote in message news:9gQja.5836$Sd.1619@fed1read01... I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank Yo u. |
Leaking CO2
the disk provides an excellent seal between the regulator and the tank. no
teflon tape required. the downside for teflon tape is that a small shred of it can easily block the metering orifice of the regulator. if you've use teflon tape before you'll know that small shreds are typical in it's use. jtm -- Remove NOSPAM for email replies "DWS" wrote in message ... I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store. "Bob Alston" wrote in message .. . Recommend you make sure you have the small plastic disk at the regulator connection to the tank. But I was told by the fire extinguisher place that fills my tanks NOT to put teflon on those threads. Bob -- Bob Alston 918.494.4913 "Buzzard Face" wrote in message .. . Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... The Soapy Water Test is pretty simple. Put some dishsoap in a pan of water, then rub a soaked sponge over all the fittings. Look for bubblings. Careful not to get it in the tank. "B." wrote in message news:9gQja.5836$Sd.1619@fed1read01... I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank Yo u. |
Leaking CO2
What I recall, the guy at the fire extinguisher place said the disk was all
that was necessary and any tape was not necessary. I guess a case of less is more. -- Bob Alston "DWS" wrote in message ... I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store. "Bob Alston" wrote in message .. . Recommend you make sure you have the small plastic disk at the regulator connection to the tank. But I was told by the fire extinguisher place that fills my tanks NOT to put teflon on those threads. Bob -- Bob Alston 918.494.4913 "Buzzard Face" wrote in message .. . Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... The Soapy Water Test is pretty simple. Put some dishsoap in a pan of water, then rub a soaked sponge over all the fittings. Look for bubblings. Careful not to get it in the tank. "B." wrote in message news:9gQja.5836$Sd.1619@fed1read01... I think my CO2 line is leaking somewhere. I think this because my 5 pound tank is running empty a lot quicker. I have a filling that the check vavle might be the culprit but i dont know for sure. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to test to see if it is leaking. I read somewhere that you can do a soapy water test but it didnt say how to perform that. If anyone knows where this or similar info is pleased drop me a line. Thank Yo u. |
Leaking CO2
In article , bobalston9
@aol.com says... What I recall, the guy at the fire extinguisher place said the disk was all that was necessary and any tape was not necessary. I guess a case of less is more. -- Bob Alston "DWS" wrote in message ... I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store. "Bob Alston" wrote in message .. . Recommend you make sure you have the small plastic disk at the regulator connection to the tank. But I was told by the fire extinguisher place that fills my tanks NOT to put teflon on those threads. Bob -- Bob Alston 918.494.4913 "Buzzard Face" wrote in message .. . Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... For what it's worth, my regulator, a Taprite, says it has "an inlet nipple quad-ring that eliminates the need for a washer." Doubtless some regulators need a washer and some don't--try to find instructions specific to your equipment. The guys at gas-fill locations are usually pretty helpful in making sure your stuff all fits together OK if you ask for their assistance (the novelty of co2 for aquarium usage is usually enough to interest them for the few minutes it will take to assure things work) |
Leaking CO2
Agree. I took my needle valve & regulator in when filling my tank. The guy
got me the right adaptor to put the needle valve on the regulator, put on teflon where necessary, took it off where unnecessary and tightened everything down with an experienced hand. No leaks. Bob Alston "willis stanley" wrote in message ... In article , bobalston9 @aol.com says... What I recall, the guy at the fire extinguisher place said the disk was all that was necessary and any tape was not necessary. I guess a case of less is more. -- Bob Alston "DWS" wrote in message ... I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store. "Bob Alston" wrote in message .. . Recommend you make sure you have the small plastic disk at the regulator connection to the tank. But I was told by the fire extinguisher place that fills my tanks NOT to put teflon on those threads. Bob -- Bob Alston 918.494.4913 "Buzzard Face" wrote in message .. . Tighten the connection where the regulator connects to the tank. What happens a lot of times is the tank and regulator were different temps when they were initially connected. Over time they adjusted to the same temp causing a potential leak. Try putting Teflon tape around the threads of the bottle and check to see if you have small plastic type disk that is inside the regulator connection. This acts as the seal between the regulator and the CO2 tank Buzz "WD" wrote in message news:lBRja.104410$Zo.21885@sccrnsc03... For what it's worth, my regulator, a Taprite, says it has "an inlet nipple quad-ring that eliminates the need for a washer." Doubtless some regulators need a washer and some don't--try to find instructions specific to your equipment. The guys at gas-fill locations are usually pretty helpful in making sure your stuff all fits together OK if you ask for their assistance (the novelty of co2 for aquarium usage is usually enough to interest them for the few minutes it will take to assure things work) |
Leaking CO2
I wonder why. I was told to put teflon on mine from my local welding store.
I've heard that little pieces of the tape can get into the regulator and ruin it. I had a heck of a time getting my compressed CO2 system up and running, so I used Teflon tape just about everywhere. But I recently replaced the cylinder, and this time, I didn't use any tape. So far, so good. Leigh http://www.fortunecity.com/lavender/halloween/881/ |
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