losing co2

[jack]

i have a kenmore keg tapper which is leaking co2.
i've tried the soap water with no results.
at one time the people who filled my tank supplied me with a flat washer
which i tried but throw away.

can i put my tank and gauge under water?
if i open the tank and shut the valve it holds pressure

any imput would be helpful.

[mctripj]

i dont suggest putting the regulator under water. there should be some type of gasket/washer in the connection from the regulator to the tank. another idea would be to shut off all the valves in the system, then starting with turning on the tank, open the vlaves one by one (slowly) and see if you can hear anything. you can use the soap and water as you do this as well. you might also inspect the entire co2 line for pinholes or anything that might look like it may leak.

-jomo

[mctripj]

or,
quote:
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Posted - 02/23/2006 : 10:43:35 PM
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Perform a leak test using the high pressure gauge on your regulator. Faucet is closed, keg is coupled in on position and all valves are in the open position. Note the reading on the high pressure gauge and turn the cylinder valve wheel off. Watch this pointer on the gauge for several minutes. If it begins to drop, you have a leak. Use soapy water and swab the pressure fittings to determine where a leak resides if you have one.



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-jomo

[TAPMAN]

Just to add to your leak test, if the high pressure gauge starts to drop, turn the line valve off. If it continues to drop, the leak is either the reg. or the tank. If not, the leak is down stream.(Hose, coupler, or keg) Tapman