The precision of domestic manufactured components (male/female threads) are not usually sufficient to hold pressure (right or wrong - thats the norm) therefore Teflon tape is good to use. Don't forget to wrap the Teflon tape anti-clockwise around the thread otherwise it will bunch up and not create a seal
For stubborn leaks, use a mild thread lock - this what I had to do on my D&D between the reg and solenoid!
To test for leaks mix up a solution of soap and water then brush it over each of the new joints, if you witness ANY (no matter how small) bubbling you still have a leak and will blow CO2 bottles in no time!
A small test (with the solenoid off and/or thumb wheel off)
HTH
For stubborn leaks, use a mild thread lock - this what I had to do on my D&D between the reg and solenoid!
To test for leaks mix up a solution of soap and water then brush it over each of the new joints, if you witness ANY (no matter how small) bubbling you still have a leak and will blow CO2 bottles in no time!
A small test (with the solenoid off and/or thumb wheel off)
- Connect your CO2 bottle
- Turn your reg up to 1bar and leave for approx 1 minute
- Turn off your reg and see what happens to the 1 bar of pressure stored in the reg...
HTH
