co2 regulator leak

[chongman420]

I have a 25 or 30lb co2 tank (not sure which) with an Optimum Growth regulator. I've had them for over a year and have had problems with them every once in a while. 2 weeks ago I got my tank filled and the gauge on the reg. said it had 1000 psi. Everything was going great until I woke up this morning and the entire tank was empty. This is not the first time this has happened. I haven't made any adjustments to it since setting it the day after the tank was filled and somehow it emptied 1000psi of co2 in one single night. Has anybody had a similar problem or have any idea of what my problem is? Kinda weird how the gauge doesn't move much for a couple weeks then one morning its completely empty when it was full the night before. Thanks.

[disrupt86]

the seals in your regulator are bad.take a full tank of co2,hook the regulator up like it was ready 2 run.instead of pluging it into a timer plug it right into the wall.listen and feel for any leaks.there really easy 2 take apart and repair.if i remeber right u want to buy polyurethane o rings if u need to.go to a co2 shop and ask them what kind rings they.those are the ones u want.

[chongman420]

The regulator isnt really that old. I bought it brand new. But it is possible that it could have a factory defect. It'll be ok for a month or so, maintaining 950-1000 psi, then in a few hours it empties the entire tank down to 0 psi. Its plugged into a CAP3 atmosphere controller. When I go down to get the tank refilled maybe I'll take the regulator too and see if they can find anything wrong with it. Thanks

[disrupt86]

if it happends intermittently then your silonoid is bad. it could be sticking.it happends all the time and can happen after one use.take a couple of drops of 3 in 1 oil and run it through your system.it should free up.

[chongman420]

Yea that definitely sounds like a possibility. Hey man, thanks alot. :jointsmile: