New SCBA tank with a minor leak from the big dial gauge.

[indubitably]

This is a new tank and I had it filled at a Dive shop. The person doing the fill said I had a leak. So when I recharged my PCP I kept the pressure in the line and noticed bubbling from behind the large gauge. I put some dish soap on a paper towel and traced it around the fittings. This is not something that may be tightened up. And it only is a minor leak while the line is under pressure. It will cost less to replace the gauge than send it back. And not sure if it amounts to anything more than an irritation. Its a rear mount gauge

Where can I find such a gauge, I I decide to just replace it?

 

[JamesD.]

Wear safety glasses while you're filling it & watching that gauge.

I've seen that happen. I would replace it when possible.

 

[Eaglebeak]

If the gauge is only reading the line pressure and not the contents of the bottle, it should be fine to remove it without emptying it. If it reads the bottle contents, it will leak down by itself. If it's only slow and it only reads the line pressure, it's probably not worth worrying about unless it is keeping you from sleeping at night. It may just need tightening or removing and retaping unless the gauge itself is leaking. 

 

[Mike_Lenardon]

Contact the manufacture since it is a new bottle. They may send you a new gauge or a prepaid shipping label , who knows. Personally when ever I have to do any maintenance on a bottle I do it with the bottle empty. Saftey first.

 

[indubitably]

Yes it only measures line pressure

when I charge the AG to 250 bar you can barely hear it but at 4500 psi it’s definitely audible

so filling the tank will be the problem

i was told that if I left the tank for an hour or so it would take in more volume but then it’s venting the whole time

 

[skohl]

I had a small leak in the gauge on my Omega tank. I called AOA and they sent me a new gauge - no charge. With a small leak eventually the glycerine will leak out and it will be harder to fill. Call your supplier.

 

[indubitably]

I called my supplier

they asked for video and this was sent



I appreciate the good advice from our community - thank you

i went online looking for a replacement gauge

i would have replaced it as the simplest solution but was unable to locate a good supplier of gauges

where would a person go for such items?

 

[Guest]

Joe Broncato 714-907-0067 Airtanksforsale.com. Tu Hung Lo, out?