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    Co2 Problem

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    hi guys i have a 3L co2 tank running on a 3 way splitter but only 2 in use, running for 24/hrs, manual regulator with a gauge.

    the problem im facing now is that no co2 is coming out , but if i were to remove the splitter (splitter is connected to diffuser in tank), upon turning it on , co2 releases

    but the gauge stays at 0


    can someone kindly explain this to me pls?

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    When you remove the splitter, did you connect to the diffuser? The problem could be that your regulator's working pressure is too low to push CO2 out of the diffuser.

    Which diffuser are you using?

    What do you mean the gauge stays at 0? Which gauge? Is ever not at zero?

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    Quote Originally Posted by vinz View Post
    When you remove the splitter, did you connect to the diffuser? The problem could be that your regulator's working pressure is too low to push CO2 out of the diffuser.

    Which diffuser are you using?

    What do you mean the gauge stays at 0? Which gauge? Is ever not at zero?

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    yea i did try all. the gauge at my regulator stays at 0, nope b4 this its not. i was away for like 1 week.

    im using intense bazooka

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    If you only have one guage and its at zero, then your CO2 cylinder is empty​.

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    Quote Originally Posted by vinz View Post
    If you only have one guage and its at zero, then your CO2 cylinder is empty .

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    but when i remove the diffuser, co2 comes out very strong too. is there any reason for this? so sorry for asking so much kinda new still

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    That's normal. Even when the guage is zero, the is still some CO2 inside. But it is close to empty and won't last long.

    Which regulator are using? How long has this cylinder been running since it was last full?

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    Quote Originally Posted by vinz View Post
    That's normal. Even when the guage is zero, the is still some CO2 inside. But it is close to empty and won't last long.

    Which regulator are using? How long has this cylinder been running since it was last full?

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    if im not mistaken, around jan i bought. im using leilih manual regulator but previously i ran my co2 on 2 separate tubes for 1bps. and the tank still feels heavy

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    The cylinders are heavy even when empty. I use 5 litre cylinders. Frankly, I can't really tell the difference between empty and full by weight, unless I have both of each and do comparison.

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    Re: Co2 Problem

    ahh i see, thank you, ill try find time to get it refill maybe next week and see if its different. thank you!

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