small gasket missing in regulator

[kappclark]

I replaced my tank today ...

I lost the small round gasket that goes between the regulator sleeve and the tank..

I threw a bunch of tape in the treads and craked it up slowly...kegs are getting pressure..but where can I get another gasket for the regulator ? Should I worry ?

It was a small solid white seal with a small hole in center ...seemed like the edges were tapered a bit

I would just goto the hardware for the replacement, but I am not sure what to ask for (??!)

Can you tell I am not a plumber ?

 

[Hammy71]

They are really cheap and I would replace it (+ buy a couple more.) Your LHBS or welding shop should have them.

 

[wilserbrewer]

Tape on the threads might work, but the seal is really a washer or nylon washer/gasket...test w/ soapy water asap...

 

[gallagherman]

i think NB has them

 

[gallagherman]

here ya go

http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/co2-nylon-washer.html

 

[stevedasleeve]

You do need one. Your gas supplier might have these - not plastic but works well enough. I would say tape won't be much good but who knows, Do spray all the possible leak points with soapy water no matter what you do.

 

[kappclark]

Thx all...I ordered a bunch from KegKits ... meanwhile will test for leaks...not sure what I wld do if I discover a leeak...the beer is flowing, and I guess I need to get the series on the tube..

Worst case scenerio is I am out 1 5lb tank of gas ... but I plan to pick up some on Monday at the welding shop and use a new one every time I swap tanks...

I guess this is yet another trial that many keggers go through, but I know I won't let that happen again !

 

[wilserbrewer]

... but I plan to pick up some on Monday at the welding shop and use a new one every time I swap tanks...

Doubt you need a new one each tank...one should last a loooong time. If ya find a leak, just shut off the gas when you are done consuming. The keg should stay at constant pressure w/out an active feed unless you are pouring.

 

[kappclark]

Good idea...

Going to do that right now..


I suppose that whatever pressure has been applied to the kegs will stay thanks to check valves in manifold..and assuming all my seals in the keg are adequate..

 

[SweetSounds]

Go to your local hardware store. In the nuts n bolts drawers you'll find a nylon washer that fits inside the nut on your regulator. I used one of these for months before I found a "Proper" seal for my regs.

 

[akthor]

My welding place gives them to us for free. Tape won't work and you may not see bubbles when you test I didn't but still lost a tankfull of gas, very slow leak I guess. But the 7lb tank only lasted like carbing two kegs. Thought I had a bad regulator but I was missing that little washer.

 

[kappclark]

follow up - I got the washers...put one in (late at night), cranked on the regulator...tank was empty the next day ...I can only assume the washer not seated properly since I did not put it down all the way ...

Live and learn... second attempt with fresh tank has had much better luck.

 

[akthor]

Make sure you just use the washer, thread tape will cause it to leak.