I'M ABOUT TO CRY!!! :(

[AquariumFreak]

Hey Gang,

Today I got my Milwaukee CO2 system in today. So of course as soon as I got home I wanted to set it up. I was following the instructions to the letter but when I started to adjust the neddle valve I noticed that there was a small leak in the low pressure gauge. I shut off the air and tried to tighten the gauge nut with no luck and now I am not sure what to do? Do I try and remove the low presure gauge and add some teflon tape?

I am so bummed I am about to cry

 

[Guest]

Teflon tape is a safe bet when unioning two pieces under preasure.

 

[millipede]

"low pressure guage" that doesn't sound too bad... I don't know much about those systems but I know anything under pressure is dangerous and it may matter where it is leaking. you wouldn't want to use something that is faulty. I'd probably contact the manufacturer... My brother, who is way into paintball, sent me a link one day where some lady got killed because someone elses co2 tank came off the regulator, which it isn't supposed to do, the thing shot of and hit her in the head. killed her instantly... I doubt you are in any danger like that, but I would want something like that working properly if you know what I mean...

 

[AquariumFreak]

Well I will try and contact http://aquatic-store.com/ and see if I can return it for a replacement.

Thanks for the help guys

 

[betowess]

There certainly should not be a leak at the low pressure guage so return it if it is at that union which is factory manufactored. If its leaking at the tank junction, did you use teflon tape before turning it around the tank's threads? I imagine you have as that is standard procedure, but just a little more than one pass of teflon tape, not two. And there is no way that regulator is going to "pop" off if threaded properly. You can ask a welding shop how tight to turn it. I don't remember, but I do remember that one is not suppose to over tighten it. Good luck.

 

[malkore]

oddly enough, I've been told by experts to NEVER use teflon tape with pressurized gas. If i can find a link to the thread (on another forum) I'll post it. I know part if it had to do with tiny bits of tape coming off and going into the regulator, which can easily ruin it.

 

[AquariumFreak]

Talked with Milwaukee today and they said just to send it back and they will send me a replacement right away.

I give an A+ for their costumor service!!!

 

[betowess]

Malkore, I'm thinking you are mistaken regards using teflon tape on a pressurized CO2 tank. I have seen professional gas installers use it on fittings in my wife's greenhouse and on our gas water heater as well. And I re-read the instructions from Milwaukee on their MA957 - CO2 regulator (the all in one unit) and it states:

"Use teflon tape on the threads of the cylinder before attaching the regulator. Failure to do this can result in the loss of gas."

Also the guy from the welding shop who sold me the tank suggested I put one wrap of teflon tape on the tank's threads before attaching the regulator.