So what is this washer on my tank for?

skybrew · 12-31-2008, 11:55 PM

I was able to find a local beverage company that will fill a CO2 tank while you wait and I am just setting up my new kegging system.

After I got home from getting my tank filled I noticed that they had put a little washer on a rubber band around the tank neck.

So what is this washer suppose to be used for?

Cheers

kirscp · 01-01-2009, 12:06 AM

From the tank to the regulator, I would assume.

kirscp · 01-01-2009, 12:07 AM

If it is something similar to this:

Regulator Gasket :: Midwest Supplies Homebrewing and Winemaking Supplies

eriktlupus · 01-01-2009, 12:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kirscp

From the tank to the regulator, I would assume.

bingo!!!!!!

**GNBrews** · 01-01-2009, 12:25 AM

Some of the new aluminum tanks are coming with an o-ring groove machined in the face of the tank valve. If you have that type, you don't want to use the plastic washer, the o-ring already serves that purpose.

skybrew · 01-01-2009, 12:36 AM

Sorry I should of also said that it is just a metal washer not plastic.

MSUConrad · 01-01-2009, 01:06 AM

What's a mental washer?

eriktlupus · 01-01-2009, 01:07 AM

it should actually be fiber

skybrew · 01-01-2009, 01:15 AM

Thanks all but I guess I do not need it with my regulator.

From my instructions " Taprite regulators have an inlet nipple quad ring that eliminates the need for a washer." There is a built in O ring that they are referring to on my regulator.
Also after looking at the washer more closely it is not metal, only metal colored. I guess it is some kind of fiber.

MoRoToRiUm · 01-01-2009, 01:38 AM

Does it hurt to use it if you have a reg with washer? I haven't taken mine off to check, but I probably have a built in washer.. I always just used the fiber disc because I thought I had to.

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