Question regarding Oxygentation/Bernzomatic Tank/Typical Homebrew O2 Regulator

[sasquatch_steve]

So I took the brass regulator I picked up from my LHBS to the local Lowes and attempted to hook it up to a bernzomatic 1.4 oz tank of O2....but I couldnt get it to thread. Is there a trick to this? Do I need to apply teflon tape first? Do I need a larger tank?

I've plumbed the whole setup to oxygenate after chilling and would love to get it working in my next batch on Saturday.

Answers appreciated.

 

[thatjonguy]

Where you threading it left hand (backwards)? Those tanks are left hand thread and should work just fine with a O2 regulator from an LHBS.

 

[Black]

Where you threading it left hand (backwards)? Those tanks are left hand thread and should work just fine with a O2 regulator from an LHBS.

+1

 

[sasquatch_steve]

interesting. I'll give that a go. Is there any indication anywhere that that's the case?

Thanks for the tips guys.

 

[mo_feezy]

I also find that you have to push it downwards really hard while turning it backwards to get it on. My buddy here brewed last week and I went over there and he would just open the valve and then push the regulator on and hold it until it finished aerating. Seemed like a good alternative.

 

[thatjonguy]

It should say left hand thread with arrows on the top of the label. It's ok, you were thinking about the outcome of hombrewing...