CO2 Tank connection to regulator

[hecliff]

I had to change my c02 tank yesterday and in trying to connect the new one, I can't get it to stop leaking. I wrapped both the male connection with Teflon tap and applied a leak epoxy to the connection with no help. Is there a grommet or washer or something that get's installed inside the female connection that I lost or misplaced? I twisted the male nut (opps!) as tight as I could and it still has a small leak. Can any of you plumbers extraordinaire help?

Hecliff

 

[skylor60]

yeh should be a washer of sorts or an o ring type on the stem of your gauge

 

[Stealthcruiser]

No tape on these connections, you should only use the washer, (nylon), and DEFINITELY no epoxy!

 

[AnOldUR]

Nylon Washers for CO2 Regulators

 

[acidrain]

Never seen a nylon one, but new fiber washers always come with a tank exchange.
You can get them cheap at any welding supply shop.

 

[Dr_Jeff]

but new fiber washers always come with a tank exchange.

not here

 

[hecliff]

Thanks everyone. Now that I saw a picture of one,. I seem to remember it was on the first tank I got, back in 1998 but I guess I lost track of it.

Hecliff

 

[acidrain]

not here

The sealing washer is consumable. It needs to be replaced every time. Here in Seattle, and others from all over the country have posted that a new washer always comes with a tank exchange.
I'm not talking about fills.
Fills are cheaper, you're responsible for keeping your tank up to date, and need to buy washers every time.
If your're exchanging, and your vendor isn't supplying new washers, then you'll need to buy them separately.
Your vendor sucks.

 

[Dr_Jeff]

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[GenIke]

My taprite regulator doesnt use a washer. It has one built in.

 

[Renoun]

The CGA-320 fitting either has a fiber/nylon washer that is replaced each time you swap tanks or the connection on your regulator has a captive o-ring.

 

[hecliff]

Thanks for the help. I got my nylon washer and it works fine.
Hecliff