HPA tank leaks out of guage hole

I'd go with teflon tape instead. Locktite really isn't made for pressure applications.  Make sure that tanks empty before working on it.


Edited by Liquid3

I had to replace my gauge on my 47/3000, I just used red.  Even blue will hold it, you should do fine with red, and if you ever need to take it off, use a blow dryer to heat it up, and unscrew it from there.

i haven't had a problem with teflon wearing out. unless you are removing it, you shouldn't have to take it off, just to replace it because its been two weeks.

if you want to long term solution, but don't want to glue it, then get teflon paste, or pipe dope from your local hardware store. the pipe dope is more solid that the paste is but works the same.

appliance stores use pipe dope when sealing the threads for a gas range or dryer. you just smear it onto all the threads and then screw in. then you don't have to worrk about ever agian. if you take it off, you should inspect and make sure that everythings coated still.

teflon paste works the same way.

if its good enough to ensure that my house doesn't blow up due to a gas leak, then its goos enough for me. the psi ratings on them are like 10,000, so i guess that should be enough :)