2 for 5 pound co2 tanks for 3 kegs

[Madmannvan]

So I was given a regulator from a friend to get my kegorator going and I went threw a 5 pound tank in the first week with one keg. Turns out I didn't have the keg connected correctly, no big deal live and learn exchanged tank for a new one. Hooked the new tank up to 2 new kegs and after force carbing and drinking for a week my tank is empty again. I checked every connection on air lines kegs nothing is leaking. Filled lines and regulator with 20 psi and dis connected it from the tank holds pressure no problem. Then I looked at the gasket that goes between the regulator and the tank it has what looks like a notch out of it. Is this supposed to be there or do I need a new gasket?
Thanks for the help, cheers

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[day_trippr]

Gas mouse did that.

You need a new gasket....

Cheers

 

[ChemEng]

Also, make sure you open the CO2 tank valve all the way until it "tightens open" otherwise it could slowly leak.

 

[Madmannvan]

So I checked the regulator 2 hours later and the pressure was down to 0 hooked it back up to the tank and found the problem the high pressure gauge has a slow leak now I just have to get it off and put some Teflon tape on. Only it's stuck on pretty good is there anything I should put on it to loosen it up, maybe wd-40???

 

[treacheroustexan]

Make sure you crank the psi up and spray star san EVERYWHERE to check for leaks. I had a leak coming from my pressure relief valve, and I had to replace the whole valve. Holds like a charm though.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

So I checked the regulator 2 hours later and the pressure was down to 0 hooked it back up to the tank and found the problem the high pressure gauge has a slow leak now I just have to get it off and put some Teflon tape on. Only it's stuck on pretty good is there anything I should put on it to loosen it up, maybe wd-40???

I forget which gauge.........But isn't the high pressure gauge a left hand or "backward" thread?

Look @ the threads closely............If so, that may be why it's "stuck on pretty good"............



Edit: sometimes it's indicated on the back of the regulator body.

 

[Madmannvan]

Yes they are left hand threads. It was glued in, had to put it in vise to get it off. All taped and ready for pressure test🍻🍻🍻