Gas manifold, 1 plugged?

[TerdFurgeson]

I bought a 4 way manifold a while back only to realize that the 3rd away from the inlet port is partially plugged (?)

It does move air though, but maybe at 1/4 the volume of the other 3. I was able to "open" it up by removing the hose and inserting a small metal rod. This helped temporarily, but the problem persists.

My assumption is the Teflon tape or paste was applied a little too heavily? Any ideas? Should I remove the valve completely to take a better look, and if so, should I use Teflon tape, or another paste to re seal?

 

[Roadie]

I'd simply remove it and see what the issue is. Teflon tape it back in, no biggie.

 

[day_trippr]

Yup, ^that^.

Don't over-think the simple stuff

Cheers!

 

[AnOldUR]

I was able to "open" it up by removing the hose and inserting a small metal rod.

No check valve?

 

[TerdFurgeson]

Thanks for the quick answers. Sounds like I have a some work ahead of me.

As to the check valves, I thought they were there... But sure enough I can stick a skewer all the way in without hitting anything. Can't remember if it was from Northern or Midwest, their online stock looks the same as what I have.

 

[Roadie]

I bought a second manifold to chain to our first so we could actually use all 8 of our taps. I bought the second one on Amazon and had read feedback saying all Teflon tape was wrapped on outside of connection thereby doing nothing. When I received the manifold mine was the same way so I unscrewed each of the outlets from the aluminum block took their tape off the external threads and then taped it properly and reassembled. A little effort on my part but everything at that point worked as it should and I've had no leaks.


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