Godzilla68 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 I just got my Regulator and set it up a couple of days ago. When I first set it up, I had to crank it way down to get any pressure on the second stage meter. I had to wait a couple of days for my diffusers to get here, and when I went back to set them up, there was no pressure in the second stage gauge. I removed the regulator from the tank, played with the second stage valve (removed the cover, looked at the spring and valve mechanism and re-installed it....and I could get pressure again after re-attaching it to the co2 tank, but this morning, there is no pressure on the second stage gauge and I'm getting frustrated. Is there a "user serviceable" component that I can fix here, or should I just get ready to send it back for replacement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chick-In-Of-TheSea Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Go ahead and reach out to customer service. Their customer service has always been incredible. @Candi Edited November 24, 2022 by Chick-In-Of-TheSea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 You installed a seal when you connected it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 11:27 AM, Mmiller2001 said: You installed a seal when you connected it? It already has a seal installed the extras are just that, extras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 What do they look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) On 11/24/2022 at 11:30 AM, Mmiller2001 said: What do they look like? Round O rings for both the bubble counter and the regulator. Edited November 24, 2022 by JoeQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Those set down in a groove in the regulator? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 On 11/24/2022 at 11:34 AM, Mmiller2001 said: Those set down in a groove in the regulator? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mmiller2001 Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 (edited) Okay, one of these should be used to complete the seal. I would take very soapy water and slather it all over the connections at the tank and around the regulator and look for any leaks. If non are showing, exchange the regulator. Edited November 24, 2022 by Mmiller2001 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted November 24, 2022 Share Posted November 24, 2022 Here was the instalation video, it says nothing about adding seals, this might be the problem the OP is having Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Cory Posted November 24, 2022 Administrators Share Posted November 24, 2022 An extra seal isn't needed with the way our regulators are. It sounds like something is wrong with the regulator you received unfortunately. Customer service will likely get you one sent out after a bit of trouble shooting. Sorry you've been experiencing a problem, this is definitely not the norm, and we'll make it right for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godzilla68 Posted November 28, 2022 Author Share Posted November 28, 2022 Just a quick follow up. Customer service responded within hours of my contact request- On Thanksgiving day none the less! After a quick back and forth, I couldn't resolve the problem, so Candi had a replacement sent first thing Friday morning. I received it this morning and installed it and it is working fine! Just got a DOA unit to start with, I guess. Thanks to the Co-op crew for the rapid and easy replacement! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisnobody Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 @Godzilla68 They make it nearly impossible to shop anywhere else. IMO, the best overall company in the hobby by farrrrrrrrr. Glad everything worked out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 Very cool that you got everything working again. The only thing I would suggest @Godzilla68 is next time don't disassemble anything. Email support (for any brand's product that you just bought new) and just make sure things get troubleshooted. It's so hard sometimes when you're trying to help someone and then you hear the "well I did this, then I tried this, etc." It's a new product, you just received it, so I always err of the side of trying to get help. With my regulator (old one purchased from ACO) I had an issue for about 2 years and I didn't try to fix it until we'd moved and tanks were setup. Come to find out I turned one thing the exact wrong way and it was leaking on top of everything else. It happens. Arrows on turning knobs help. LOL. Oh well. It is unfortunate and DOAs do happen, but I wanted to share my experience with support (in general) and hopefully that helps in future if you do run into issues on a new purchase! I think 9/10 times it's almost always a bad seal or a leak somewhere with regulator issues. It always happens and often easily remedied with the soap test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQ Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 4:23 PM, Mynameisnobody said: @Godzilla68 They make it nearly impossible to shop anywhere else. IMO, the best overall company in the hobby by farrrrrrrrr. Glad everything worked out. ☝️ This. I've been debating getting a pressurized co2 system for awhile, but finally pulled the trigger with Acoops regulator. The reason is cause of the level of support they offer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted November 30, 2022 Share Posted November 30, 2022 On 11/30/2022 at 2:16 PM, JoeQ said: The reason is cause of the level of support they offer! Definitely true. My experience with CO2 art was awesome as well. Either one I highly recommend! (Co2 art is the one ACO used to bring into the US) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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