Co2 tank question HELP!

[jehenry89]

I have a 5 gallon co2 tank and for some reason, it keeps running out completely over night! I had a Azoo regulator originally and I had to refill the tank three times because it kept running out. I kept checking for leaks and I am not seeing anything. I took it to the welding store that I get the thing filled at and asked him WTF ! He looked at it and said the connections are good and yada yada, it might be a faulty regulator he also suggested buying tubing that was specially made for co2. I purchased a new regulator and the tubing. Filled the tank and again...its gone again within 24 hours! I really don't understand what is going on and I was wondering if someone could give me some suggestions as to what could be causing this problem. I'm really starting to get upset.
Thanks

 

[Mebbid]

For it to be emptying that fast there is definitely a leak. Use soapy water and run it over every connection and you should be able to see where its coming from.

 

[Prediscus23]

Check the cap of your bubble counter.

 

[aqua_chem]

Definitely do the soapy water check for a leak. A leak "downstream" of the regulator won't leak off that much CO2, especially if you have a solenoid that shuts it off at night. My guess would be the connection from the regulator to the tank. Are you using teflon tape and a nylon washer to connect it?


What was your BPS? Can you post a pic of your setup?

 

[20cc]

impossible...the guy is probably jerking you when you refill... are you weighing the empty co2 tank before and after? there is no way you can empty a 5lb co2 tank overnight unless you have it wide open without the regulator on it . your tank if its aluminum should weight about 13-14 pounds when full and about 8 pounds empty.