Used Regulator Leaking - No o-ring or washer

[hawkeyes]

I just purchased a used keezer and I'm trying to figure out the Regulator. There is no O-ring or Washer between the regulator and the c02 tank. There is a massive leak when I turn it on no matter how tight I have the regulator on the tank. I'm new to this and I'm assuming the o-ring or washer was lost at some point. What exactly do I need?

 

[Golddiggie]

Put one of these on the valve for the tank or get one of these and put it on where the regulator and tank meet. I have the leak stopper item on all my CO2 tanks that I can install it onto. I also get my tanks refilled, so I don't lose it. If you swap your tanks, just be sure to remove it before you do. Might be a good idea to get a few extra of either, just to have on hand.

BTW, most homebrew supply stores (such as your local one) should have either/both of these items...

 

[Bobby_M]

Bring it to lowes and find an oring that fits the groove.

 

[zachattack]

It needs a fiber washer, not an o ring. Any place that fills co2 will sell it.

 

[Yooper]

It needs a fiber washer, not an o ring. Any place that fills co2 will sell it.

Actually, those plastic o-ring things are great and better than a fiber washer. The fiber washers don't last very long. I have both the plastic flat thing (around a quarter at the LHBS) and the fiber washer and like the plastic thing much better.

 

[zachattack]

Actually, those plastic o-ring things are great and better than a fiber washer. The fiber washers don't last very long. I have both the plastic flat thing (around a quarter at the LHBS) and the fiber washer and like the plastic thing much better.

good to know! I have some research-grade CO2 tanks at work, whenever we get a new tank from Airgas it comes with a new washer tucked in the CGA fitting. I was under the impression they were meant to be one time use items, once you take the regulator off you're supposed to toss it and replace it. I've reused them a couple times (took the regulator off to move the cylinder) but haven't tried anything beyond that.

 

[bad67z]

The washers made of fiber, rubber, nylon and rubber o ring will all work very well. In a pinch a good thick piece of non corrugated card board will also work just as well.

 

[P-J]

That particular regulator uses a Quad Ring Seal. The flat washer will not work properly and will not provide a proper seal.

It is item #14

This is the regulator: http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/regulators-pid-842.html

Hope this helps.

 

[JRems]

Just get the plastic washer from the lhbs. It's only 25 cents it will seal it.

 

[zachattack]

Just get the plastic washer from the lhbs. It's only 25 cents it will seal it.

Yeah the regulators I've used have a very similar-looking internal seal and the washers work fine. Probably easier/faster/cheaper to get.