Hear CO2 flowing? / Gas leak?

[razorblade]

New CO2 tank, new regulator, new lines
I can hear the CO2 flowing near the the tank/ regulator area - is this normal?

The nut on the regulator connection to the tank was tightened by hand, and then just a tad with a wrench (it has a plastic gasket in there!) - Should I go more?
I sprayed a lot of soapy water but can't see any unusual bubbling.

Lastly, if I submerge my gas ball lock disconnects in water - they bubble. Is that normal? IS the gas continously flowing even though the disconnect is not connected to anything?

[Dave]

Yes leak at connector for sure. With enough of a leak at connectors, you'll hear flow at the reg.

[Reignman]

The regulator will get cold which tells you gas is leaking somewhere.

[razorblade]

Thanks for your help guys. I looked everywhere, and out of frustration I ended up un-doing and redoing all my connections, and I disassembled and reassembled the ball locks as well. Seems to be holding up now. Lets hope it stays that way!

[ben58]

You can always miz some dish detergent and water together, brush the solution onto any fittings and any foaming will indicate a leak point.

[razorblade]

I tried that, but didn't see anything unusual. I will do it again before I hook up my kegs, but it seems better for now.

[ruf1]

When clamping gas lines i found that heating the end of the tubing in boiling water then slip it on and clamp real tight works best for me.

Never had a leak since using this method.

Good luck..........cheers

[razorblade]

When clamping gas lines i found that heating the end of the tubing in boiling water then slip it on and clamp real tight works best for me.

Never had a leak since using this method.

Good luck..........cheers

Thats exactly what I did for round 2 No issues yet!

[ruf1]

Right on!