[APD] Re: CO2 tank question -- No Tape on a CGA 320

[Bill Wichers <billw at waveform_net>]

> I have the nylon washers, in fact one comes with the tank whenever I swap 
> it out, but the one that is on there is stuck into the regulator and won't 
> come out for anything. How do I get it out?
>
> rs

If the washer that is stuck is smooth and doesn't have any 
scrapes/gouges/cuts in it you can most likely just use it instead of a new 
washer -- the soapy-water leak test will tell you if it seals properly.

If you do need to remove the "stuck" washer, first make sure it's not an 
integral part of the fitting (some regulators, like the Tap-Rite I have, 
have a machined groove in the flat part of the fitting that holds a 
washer). If it's really just an old washer that is mashed-on from a long 
time in an assembled fitting, you should be able to use a screwdriver to 
lift the edge a bit and then peel it off the fitting. Just be careful when 
you are working on it not to stab yourself with the screwdriver since it's 
possible to slip off the fitting suddenly.

     -Bill


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