I just bought a new 6.8l CF tuxing tank and this valve adapter/fill whip https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09D7QC7K9?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details . Common sense tells me that I should put one of those plastic seals behind the fill whip valve, but nowhere in the instructions does it state this. Am I supposed to put a seal in there?
New 6.8l CF tank fill whip seal?
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Yes, it needs a Delrin seal inside the female thread, or looks like it would seal up with a Dowty washer over the male side.
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Watching the Amazon video in your link, it shows a small seal of some kind in the bag. Was that seal not in the bag ?
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Ok, I'm officially confused, my normal state BTW, I'm trying to figure out the pathing, I see the inlet, possibly used an outlet unless a check valve is there, I see the foster for outlet. The main shut off and maybe shut offs for the out-foster??
Also in the review one supposed expert blew up a airgun because he cranked the valve open half way. I'm going to guess he didn't use a micro bore line from the tank.
Also in the review one supposed expert blew up a airgun because he cranked the valve open half way. I'm going to guess he didn't use a micro bore line from the tank.
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I have one that looks the same. Got it off Amazon. It flows FAST!! Crack that valve and the air gushes out - I'm not sure a microbore hose on its own is enough restriction. I put a female foster fitting on the valve where the hose attaches, with an internal restriction to slow things down some, and use a microbore hose and it still flows faster than the JoeB slo-flo valve on my guppy . . . .
The male foster fitting is a one-way flow fitting for filling the tank. No need to flow it through the hose unless you need the vent to release line pressure.
The male foster fitting is a one-way flow fitting for filling the tank. No need to flow it through the hose unless you need the vent to release line pressure.
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It comes with a baggie with what looks like 3 "replacement" seals. A tank o-ring, an o-ring for inside the quick disconnect coupling, and a plastic one for the bleed screw fitting. You'd think that it would have come with an additional one or two for the whip if it is supposed to have one.
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Unless the male thread on the hose is an NPT or a BSPT. In that case, all that’s needed is some thread tape, 1 1/2-2 wraps and tape should not overhang the end of the male fitting.
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So I tried to tighten the fill whip by itself (no seal) and it leaked. Tried it with one of the white plastic seals, and it leaked. Had a heck of a time getting the seal back out... Tried with just Teflon tape, which seemed to work just fine with no leaks. For the price, this gauge/valve set functions very well. Much better than the one that came with my air venturi wingman 100 tank.
So I tried to tighten the fill whip by itself (no seal) and it leaked. Tried it with one of the white plastic seals, and it leaked. Had a heck of a time getting the seal back out... Tried with just Teflon tape, which seemed to work just fine with no leaks. For the price, this gauge/valve set functions very well. Much better than the one that came with my air venturi wingman 100 tank.
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