CALRX CO2 leak

ReefHunter006

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Could anyone help me troubleshoot my carbon doser?

I contacted aquarium plants.com and they were very rube and unhelpful.

I turn the co2 tank on and the turn it off. The high pressure gauge then depressurizes over the next 30mins from 2000psi to 1000psi and then all the way to 0 over the next couple hours.

I have sprayed the device with soapy water and cannot find any leaks.

I am really disappointed with this device. The owner is particularly abrasive and I’m not sure why I just asked for help troubleshoot I didn’t request a refund.

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You might try adding a co2 washer/gasket even though the Carbon doser has an oring. Mine was leaking just like you described and the employees at AirGas helped me solve my issue by adding the washer.
 
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Is there a specific kind or just any? Does it go i. Top of the old o ring or do you remove it the old and add the new
 

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I had the same problem with my Carbon Doser after eight years. The O ring can where out. You can buy them on Amazon. Search for CO2 Tank Leak Stopper. All you need is the correct sized Allen wrench.
 

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