Okay I'm out for about 7-8 hours. No sleep, I just had to keep up with this co2 stuff, unfortunately it seems like I can't go on now, need the rest...
Co2 Technical problem..AGAIN. This is torture...Need some help
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It slowly sets over time...
none of it harderns like glue.. it does harden , but is has no holding power like glue..
If you used the white, it will be fine..
none of it harderns like glue.. it does harden , but is has no holding power like glue..
If you used the white, it will be fine..
Best way to check for leaks is put some soapy water in a spray bottle and then spray it all over the manifold and valves and such then look for bubbles.
I don't really care for pipe dope. I prefer to use teflon tape. It's cleaner and does the same thing. You can get the yellow kind used for natural gas connections if you don't feel that the white is adequate.
I don't think the yellow dope hardens, but just dries a bit. It doesn't require a time to set that I know of.
What was the actual problem with the two that weren't working?
I don't really care for pipe dope. I prefer to use teflon tape. It's cleaner and does the same thing. You can get the yellow kind used for natural gas connections if you don't feel that the white is adequate.
I don't think the yellow dope hardens, but just dries a bit. It doesn't require a time to set that I know of.
What was the actual problem with the two that weren't working?
Use the white teflon tape- works fine, been using it for years on my system.
For leak checking I prefer to use a small paint brush and a small bowl of water and dish detergent. I paint the solution on/around every single connection to check for leaks. It works great and I dont have to worry about a soap solution getting sprayed into tanks or filters by accident.
I use the teflon tape on every single threaded connection in the sytem- even the threaded end of the needle valve. I replace the tape on the bottle connection every refill and have extra nylon washers for the reg to bottle connection as well.
For leak checking I prefer to use a small paint brush and a small bowl of water and dish detergent. I paint the solution on/around every single connection to check for leaks. It works great and I dont have to worry about a soap solution getting sprayed into tanks or filters by accident.
I use the teflon tape on every single threaded connection in the sytem- even the threaded end of the needle valve. I replace the tape on the bottle connection every refill and have extra nylon washers for the reg to bottle connection as well.
Welding supply store are a good local alternative for parts and repair. They likely won't touch Milwaukee/JBJ regulators, but they'll probably be willing to have a look at Rex/Greenleaf regs. Alternatively, they'll have the appropriate gauges for replacement. Just take the reg in and tell them you need to replace your low pressure gauge. They'll sell you the right thing and possible just throw it on there for you.
CO2 is CO2....sure, we use solenoids and bubble counters, but the principles of the regulator are all the same.
I heard somewhere that the brass fittings they use are not meant to be used with any teflon tape or pipe dope. I run my CO2 systems with only the paper washer that they give you with the tank and have never had any problems. Just my 2 cents.
Teflon tape/pipe dope isn't recommended for the upstream CGA connection. All NPT connections should have teflon tape/pipe dope.
Responding to "yourchoice"'s comment about Rex being the only game in town...and NeonFlux also has problems with his low pressure gauge.
JM was just clarifying the point to another user that our equipment can be fixed at a Welding supplier, since we technically get our gear from welders in the first place.
