help.. issues with new kegging system

To start off with iam new to kegging...

bought basic setup: regulator, 1 corny keg, refurbished co2 tank(local).

broke down corny, cleaned, soaked, and put on new o rings, lubed. attached regulator with plastic washer, screwed on and it leaks. loud hissing leaks from
the regulator brass nut, and a little from the screw on top of co2 knob.

i have broke down corny, reasssembled, it holds pressure. whats up?

maybe plastic washer is bad? does lowes carry these?

any help would be appreciated

I would send it back. Even if you mess with it enough to eliminate the big leak, it could still be leaking very slow. I use an industrial regulator with a 20# bottle, so the interface between the bottle and reg is brass to brass. I am not too familiar with your setup but it should not leak from the adjustment screw.

Yep. I had to send my first regulator setup back. Have seen a few posts about this same thing lately. It's too bad they seem to be built cheaply.
I guess in the end, when they need it, I will figure out how to take them apart and rebuild them.

Hey mikelikesit2000. When you say you have an industrial reg, did you get it at a welding shop and it's just better?

Did you tighten up the co2 -> regulator nut with channel locks?

no, just hand tighten

channel locked the valve no leak..

thanx..

is this normal, should i have to do this?

Yea it's totally normal. You have to compress that washer to create a tight seal

Yep sorry. I guess I just assumed you had used a wrench.

thats cool, appreciate the help. new to this kegging. watched the video, no wrench....

live and learn