Do I have a CO2 leak?

[DGalt]

I'm running a pressurized CO2 system on my 15 gallon planted consisting of a 2.5lb CO2 tank, Victor regulator, Milwaukee solenoid, Swagelok metering valve, and a JBJ bubble counter.

I replaced the CO2 tank just over a month ago and it's already down to about 150psi (started at 1000psi). The CO2 is going into the tank at around 1-2 bubbles/second.

Is this a reasonable amount of time for a 2.5lb tank to last? I've checked the system for leaks before, but to be honest I haven't payed much attention to how much time I typically get out of a full tank of CO2.

thanks

 

[Trigger1985]

I don't run pressurized CO2, but I do play paintball- I've had a time or two where the guy filling it didn't know what he was doing and filled the tank with gas not liquid CO2, so while no more would go in due to the pressure- I only got 10 shots out of it instead of the ussual 300. So it may not be a leak- it could just be an improper fill.

 

[Squawkbert]

Yes, either a bad fill or a leak. Dilute soapy water on every valve & connection that isn't under water when you replace or refill the tank.

 

[Trigger1985]

Oh, and I don't know what the set up is, but if the tank valve has an o-ring like a paintball tank- check that first- most common point of failure on those style tanks.