Omega 74cu. ft. tank

[tsmith]

i have the push button pressure releif. i am constantly replacing the small orings in there. they seem to be getting damaged from the spring. anyone else have this issue?!

 

[lloydf]

Had the same problem with mine. Usually broke at a very inopportune time!!! Went with Brancotto gauges and have no problems now.

 

[Fullmag]

I’ve had the same issue with my omega 100ft tank from day one got one from joe as well no more push button bleed valves for me

 

[Green_Yamo]

I haven't had this issue with my Omega 90cuin tank yet... but it sounds like I will in the near future : (

How do you replace these o-rings?

Thanks!

 

[Humdinger]

I haven't had this issue with my Omega 90cuin tank yet... but it sounds like I will in the near future : (

How do you replace these o-rings?

Thanks!

Very carefully. There is a tiny C clamp underneath the button that is nearly invisible. First you must unscrew the pressure gauge otherwise the button will not clear the gauge when you remove it. I would suggest putting a large clear plastic bag over the valve and very carefully prying off the c clamp spring that holds the button in place on the underside of the valve. I've had my clamp fly away and it's very difficult to find if you do lose it. It's very small. Once removed, the o-rings are easy to replace. I would also suggest clipping a coil or two off the spring. The button if very hard to push under full pressure but much easier. In my experience the spring is too stiff for the job. It works much better if you clip off a coil or two.

 

[Green_Yamo]

I haven't had this issue with my Omega 90cuin tank yet... but it sounds like I will in the near future : (

How do you replace these o-rings?

Thanks!

Very carefully. There is a tiny C clamp underneath the button that is nearly invisible. First you must unscrew the pressure gauge otherwise the button will not clear the gauge when you remove it. I would suggest putting a large clear plastic bag over the valve and very carefully prying off the c clamp spring that holds the button in place on the underside of the valve. I've had my clamp fly away and it's very difficult to find if you do lose it. It's very small. Once removed, the o-rings are easy to replace. I would also suggest clipping a coil or two off the spring. The button if very hard to push under full pressure but much easier. In my experience the spring is too stiff for the job. It works much better if you clip off a coil or two.

Thank you for this procedure! Also, that's a great tip about the bag. I've had c-clips go flying never to be found!

Thank you!

 

[porschephile]

I was considering an Omega tank. Do they all have push button pressure relief?

 

[tsmith]

i think the spring scrapes on the oring when pushed. this damages the orings