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Old 05-31-2008, 07:16 AM
twhayes7 twhayes7 is offline
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Default Dunk the Whole Thing

Still trying to work out a CO2 leak.

I read on a ReelBeer Forum the suggestion of dunking the tank and the regulator in a tub of water to see where leaks are:

Need help finding a slow CO2 leak - Realbeer.com Beer Community

The only concern mentioned was whether the regulator could take being submerged. Otherwise, they suggested bagging the regulator and seeing if the bag inflates.

I tried both a spray bottle of soapy water and a spray bottle of windex, but to no avail. I didn't see anything shocking, and I didn't see anything subtle either. But, as I went through the last tank in 15 days, I don't want to believe there's no leak.

Anyone have any thoughts on this approach? Or does anyone here know whether MicroMatic regulators (mine is a dual regulator) will suffer if submerged in water?

If this is not recommended I may just take the regulator apart and put it back together again.
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