greenleaf atomizer regulator v3 need nylon gasket?

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 12:58 AM

Just as the title says, does the greenleaf regulators require a nylon gasket?

**oldpunk78** · 02-02-2013, 03:12 AM

Their atomic regulator? No. Their other regulators, yes.

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 10:32 PM

That's what I thought. When attached the new tank though air is escaping. Not sure what to do

Darkblade48 · 02-02-2013, 10:41 PM

You might get a quicker response by contacting Orlando over at GLA.

Where is the CO2 escaping from?

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Darkblade48

You might get a quicker response by contacting Orlando over at GLA.

Where is the CO2 escaping from?

It appears from the connection. But is it possible from the twist valve?

Darkblade48 · 02-02-2013, 10:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msawdey

It appears from the connection. But is it possible from the twist valve?

Yes, a leak can occur anywhere.

I would double check with some soapy water (just apply it to all the joints) to pinpoint where the leak is coming from first.

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 10:56 PM

The only time it appears the air is escaping is when I actually twist the valve which is why I still think its the connection. The air may be escaping at the top of the connection which is why it appears it is at the valve

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by msawdey

The only time it appears the air is escaping is when I actually twist the valve which is why I still think its the connection. The air may be escaping at the top of the connection which is why it appears it is at the valve

Its definitely escaping the connection which tells me that it may actually need a washer

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 11:14 PM

response from GLA " Yes they do require a blue gasket. The gasket is a fitted gasket that sits inside the regulator."

Which is present on the connector of the regulator and it is still leaking.... ill update as i receive info

**msawdey** · 02-02-2013, 11:35 PM

unfortunately... its the tank... it has too deep of a seal groove. I had to order another small brass seal from GLA

Low_t Tom · 02-03-2013, 01:34 PM

There ia a brass inster that comes with the regulator in a plastic ziploc. Screw this into the C02 tank valve in the center, then put on the regulator

**msawdey** · 02-03-2013, 07:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Low_t Tom

There ia a brass inster that comes with the regulator in a plastic ziploc. Screw this into the C02 tank valve in the center, then put on the regulator

You pretty clearly didnt read the entire post.... This is my 3rd tank change... and this GLA reg has a gasket built in.... Its the tank, which required me to buy a brass gasket that will allow me to fit my reg onto any tank in North America

02-02-2013, 12:58 AM	#1
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 970	greenleaf atomizer regulator v3 need nylon gasket? Just as the title says, does the greenleaf regulators require a nylon gasket? __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

02-02-2013, 10:32 PM	#3
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 970	That's what I thought. When attached the new tank though air is escaping. Not sure what to do __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

02-02-2013, 10:41 PM	#4
Darkblade48 Moderator (View User Tanks) PTrader: (3/100%) Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 7,046	You might get a quicker response by contacting Orlando over at GLA. Where is the CO2 escaping from? __________________ Anthony A Primer to Pressurized CO2 and A Primer to Planted Tanks Eheim Pimp #362 - Eheim 2213 x2, Eheim 2028, Ehein 2217, Eheim surface skimmer and Eheim autofeeder. Victor Pimp #33 - HPT272-125-350-4M

02-02-2013, 10:56 PM	#7
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 970	The only time it appears the air is escaping is when I actually twist the valve which is why I still think its the connection. The air may be escaping at the top of the connection which is why it appears it is at the valve __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

02-02-2013, 11:14 PM	#9
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 970	response from GLA " Yes they do require a blue gasket. The gasket is a fitted gasket that sits inside the regulator." Which is present on the connector of the regulator and it is still leaking.... ill update as i receive info __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

02-02-2013, 03:12 AM	#2
oldpunk78 newbie (View User Tanks) PTrader: (102/100%) Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Redding, CA Posts: 4,419	Their atomic regulator? No. Their other regulators, yes.

02-02-2013, 11:35 PM	#10
msawdey Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (2/100%) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 970	unfortunately... its the tank... it has too deep of a seal groove. I had to order another small brass seal from GLA __________________ msawdey -Just another day in paradise-

02-03-2013, 01:34 PM	#11
Low_t Tom Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ft. Worth TX Posts: 34	There ia a brass inster that comes with the regulator in a plastic ziploc. Screw this into the C02 tank valve in the center, then put on the regulator

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