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Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 6:54 pm
by cmuzzy
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
Re: Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:39 pm
by eboswan
Ptfe will do the trick.
Re: Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 7:50 pm
by cmuzzy
Cheers eboswan looks like a trip to diy shop tomorrow to get some was thinking it was knackered

Re: Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:00 pm
by james79
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?
Re: Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 10:57 pm
by cmuzzy
Hi james i will check it again in morning re-tighten and.give.it a try cheers chris
Re: Dive Bottle Problem
Posted: Sat Apr 30, 2016 2:13 pm
by cmuzzy
Problem solved new whip lead.from best fittings ☺