A little further insight. I installed a new red hose last night too (didn't see any holes/cracks in the old one, but wanted to be safe), anyway, set gauge back to 500psi, and turned knob off (leaving shut off valve open on regulator). This was 8PM last night, at 7AM this morning, reading was at 250psi. Is this normal? From past replies, sounds like it should stay at 500psi if no leaks.
Again, is plumbers tape what I should use around nozzel? Also, I am using the metal clamps on both ends of the red hose...I turn those pretty tight where I am leaving a slighe indention mark on the hose...I am thinking I don't want to crank them relly hard so not to puncture the hose...is this correct or should I turn the screw and tighten them REALLY REALLY tight where the red hose will have a huge mark?
PLEASE HELP....This is getting on my nerves!!!!
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