Help Fix This Gasline to Regulator Connection Leak

[Scott_Mc]

I have found a leak in my keg system!

Now that I've found it how do I fix it?

CO2 is leaking from where my gas-line screws into the regulator (See picture)

I figured that some teflon tape should do the trick but then I read some other posts and they said I need a flair washer or something. There was a underwhelming amount of instructions with the kit I received.

 

[brewmasterorr]

Did you use a wrench? I have never had any issues after I torque it down.

 

[Scott_Mc]

Yep, used a pair of channel locks to snug it up tight.

 

[day_trippr]

You're missing the nylon flare gasket. Taping the threads won't do anything useful - the swivel nut has a hole right through the middle of it!

The nylon flare gasket looks like this

and shouldn't cost more than a quarter.

Buy a half-dozen 'cuz when you drop those foolish things they self-propel themselves under immovable objects, never to be found until you move out...

Cheers!

 

[donk5]

You need a teflon washer on Co2 side (costs like $.50), assuming you do not have one already.

 

[Scott_Mc]

Thanks day_trippr! I'll order a handful of these. Its weird that the kit I got didn't include one.
Thanks to everyone for their help.