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Old 01-28-2013, 12:51 AM   #1
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I think there's an issue with my regulator. The reading for how much gas is left in the tank changes when it gets cold it drops way down. I can take the bottle out of the kegerator and let it sit for an hour and it returns to normal. Is this normal?


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Completely normal


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yep co2 has less pressure when chilled
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I figured that might be normal but wasnt quite sure.

I did find another issue with why my c02 is going so fast. The washer in between the regulator and the bottle has a chip in it.

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I figured that might be normal but wasnt quite sure.

I did find another issue with why my c02 is going so fast. The washer in between the regulator and the bottle has a chip in it.

Thanks guys.
Replace it with o-ring


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