Dive Bottle Problem

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cmuzzy
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Dive Bottle Problem

Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:54 pm

Hi guys just had my dive tank refilled now when i try to refill rifle its leaking between where the whip lead joins the bottle any ideas i thought ptfe tape maybe .cheers chris

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Re: Dive Bottle Problem

Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:39 pm

Ptfe will do the trick.
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cmuzzy
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Re: Dive Bottle Problem

Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:50 pm

Cheers eboswan looks like a trip to diy shop tomorrow to get some was thinking it was knackered :lol:

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Re: Dive Bottle Problem

Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:00 pm

You really shouldn't need ptfe or any other additional sealant on a bottle. Are you sure the fittings are sufficiently "nipped up" and that no muck or crud has made its way on to the mating surfaces?
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cmuzzy
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Re: Dive Bottle Problem

Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:57 pm

Hi james i will check it again in morning re-tighten and.give.it a try cheers chris

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cmuzzy
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Re: Dive Bottle Problem

Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:13 pm

Problem solved new whip lead.from best fittings ☺

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