Can co2 splitter be used for manual regulator?

**raytan12** · 11th Mar 2009, 00:29

can splitter be used for manual regulator?
where can i get it and how much is it?
thanks

**tawauboy** · 12th Mar 2009, 21:24

not an issue if you limit the pressure to <10 bars.
check with lfs such as na, petmart, ...

**EddyTing** · 12th Mar 2009, 21:57

I got the splitter for S$25 if I'm not mistaken.
Sorry raytan12 but may i ask a question here too? Since I've got a co2 splitter, my tank empties very fast. Can see the tank gauge drops a bit everyday! Is that normal?

**Shadow** · 12th Mar 2009, 22:00

that is not normal, unless your tank is almost finished in the first place. Use soap bubble to check for leakage. $25 is cheap I bought mine at $35

**EddyTing** · 13th Mar 2009, 19:22

Checked but cant find leaks.Solenoid joint didn't check though, scared short circuit or something. Is it possible to leak there? Thinking back, i think it's $27...but still cheaper...hehe...
By the way, turn off 1 needle valve 2 days ago and looks normal back. Where could the problem be??

**bossteck** · 20th Mar 2009, 15:00

I think it is very likely you're having a leak.
On your next refill, which should come soon

get the LFS guy to check for you.

I suspect it is most likely the area where the needle valve joins the splitter body. We normally wouldn't expect that area to leak, after all, the splitter came as a one-piece equipment, but then mine leaked there.

In the end, I used a spanner to unscrew the needle valve, used some teflon tape (white tape for plumbing) and re-attached the valve, problem solved.

**EddyTing** · 20th Mar 2009, 18:58

The splitter body you mean is the one with the hexagon shape joint? Is it possible the the needle valve itself is not in proper order. Cause when i turn one of it off, the pressure stop dropping drastically. If it's the joint, most likely it would still drop even if i turn off that needle valve. Anyway, thanks for your advice bossteck, will take note as i monitor further....last option only send to lfs for inspection. I like to investigate..hehe. Makes my hobby more interesting.

**bossteck** · 23rd Mar 2009, 18:01

Yup, I was referring to the hexagonal part, but just to be clear, it didn't leaked there, it leaked where the needle valve joins the hexagonal part.

Do you have bubble counters for both outlets? If so, could you check if it take more 'turns' on the needle valve on one side compared to the other side to achieve roughly the same number of bubble per second? If it does, then in my experience, you have a leak.

**EddyTing** · 24th Mar 2009, 20:31

Ok, I'll confirm again this weekend. Just to make sure. And yes, i do have bubble counter on both but of different type. My boss always says compare apple to apple, guess it applies in this as well...

. Anyway, thanks for the advice bro bossteck. Will keep bugging you for advice if the problem continues

. Hope you don't mind.