When I got my new tank, somehow I convinced myself that it was something that I did when I connected it that caused it to leak. Instead of doing the tests, I just hooked it up and tightened everything as tight as I could without doing damage. Less than a week later and guess what? Empty again! I can't help but wonder why it goes from full pressure to almost empty so quickly. You would think the high pressure would gradually decrease, but it seems like it just drops overnight.
Anyway, I shut off my tank and ordered a new MM premium regulator last night without testing and before I gave myself enough time to think about it or get mad about it. Just out of curiosity I checked it this morning to see if I could tell where the leak was coming from. I sat the tank on top of the fridge and turned it on. I could actually hear the leak this time. I put my ear next to the regulator and co2 was actually blowing onto my head like an air hose. It was coming out of the hole that the pressure adjust screw is in. I tightened the nut as tight as possible, but it didn't help. At least I know I ordered the right part...not that there are too many more parts that I can replace on this thing!
If anybody is looking for a leak, don't forget to look at the pressure adjust screw area (or whatever it's called). Like they say at the tables, I'm pot commited at this point. Hopefully this will be the last thing I have to replace for a while. Maybe it will help with some of the foaming issues I have as well.
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