Re: [AGA-Member] CO2 tank squealing!!

[Heather J Gladney <hgladney@comcast.net>]

Heather J Gladney wrote:

> Dear  CO2 gurus:
> I have a gas tank question for anybody around tonight.
> I've got one of Troy's Milwaukee regulator/solenoid/bubble counter.
> I've had fairly good luck since I got it going--lots of algae due to 
> fertlizer issues, but tests were finding the pH/GH/CO2 okay.
> The CO2 tank went empty a few days ago.
> I just replaced the 10 lb tank tonight.
> They were storing their tanks outside, and it's been "frost on 
> windshields" weather around here for some time.
> I brought the tank inside, and hadn't had time to work on it until 
> now, since it's warmed up.
> I attached the regulator, filled up the bubble counter and attached 
> the CO2 airline, turned on the solenoid, and tried to open the main 
> tank valve.
> Before any pressure shows on my  the emergency release on it squeals 
> horribly, and shows no signs of stopping after letting it howl for at 
> least a minute about five times.
> I'm thinking this may be an overfilled tank, or a malfunctioning one, 
> or there may be a blockage in the regulator.
> I'm also not sure if this is "dangerously overfilled", get it back out 
> in the garage NOW, or if there's just something blocking the 
> regulator, and what I should try.
> I would like to talk to you first, as Airgas won't be open until 
> tomorrow, and may not understand what I'm trying to do.
> Thanks--any advice welcome!
Sorry about double-posting like this--first post got sent off too soon!
I should add that, before any pressure shows on my regulator, the 
emergency release on the main valve squeals.
I'm pretty sure of this, because the little hole jetted out a visible 
cloud of white gas the first time!
Also, I opened the regulator slightly, and the bubble counter slightly, 
and tried opening the main valve that way as well.
The bubble counter bubbled furiously, and then after I shut off the main 
valve, it bled off from the regulator down to a standstill, so I think 
my regulator is fine, it's not blocked!
Thanks for any advice you may have...




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