C02 regulator problems

[Terek]

i just got my keg stuff set up, but im having major issues with my regulator. I get it all set at 10 psi on my keg and everything looks good. after a while i will come back in and the pressure is around 30-40 psi. i let the excess pressure out the relief and it drops to 10 psi. But it will just go back up. When i close the valve to my keg, i can watch the regulator go up to around 30-40. i have adjusted it so many times, and even with it turned as far down as i can, it still does this.

Is there a way to take it apart and clean it or something? I thought it might be because i keep my tank in the fridge, but my buddy does too, and has no problems. Any ideas guys?

 

[day_trippr]

Assuming the cylinder isn't going through some dramatic temperature change, the upward drift suggests a breach in the diaphragm or the seal of same against the regulator body (not the bonnet - that can leak like a sieve and the regulator will work just fine).

You could try removing the bonnet and inspecting the diaphragm for cracks, then put a light film of keg lube on the body sealing surface and reassemble. If you're lucky it'll hold a setting when you're done, otherwise a rebuild kit may be in order...

Cheers!

 

[Terek]

Assuming the cylinder isn't going through some dramatic temperature change, the upward drift suggests a breach in the diaphragm or the seal of same against the regulator body (not the bonnet - that can leak like a sieve and the regulator will work just fine).

You could try removing the bonnet and inspecting the diaphragm for cracks, then put a light film of keg lube on the body sealing surface and reassemble. If you're lucky it'll hold a setting when you're done, otherwise a rebuild kit may be in order...

Cheers!

kinda what i figured was wrong. i was just hoping it was something stupid. thanks bro