I have this capper and a few bottles leaked gas. When I push the levers all the way down, they don´t make 180º but a little less.Is it normal ?
1871882
What kind of bottles are you using? I've been using Sierra Nevada and Firestone Walker bottles and they go down 180°, but some 22oz bottles don't go all the way. Even for some that cap and don't go 180°, they were fine. After you cap a bottle, try really hard to twist it off. Shouldn't budge; if it does, use a different bottle. Hope this helps.
1871883
I think it is normal. I don't believe they go all the way down to 180 degrees.
1871884
I would say no, that's not normal. I just really take my time when capping, making sure I am keeping the cap level and pressjng down a bit. I haven't experienced any shortage of pressure when opening.
620460
Make sure you turn on the gas on the tank fully before opening the needle valve on the regulator. There is a safety mechanism that limits flow if the regulator does not sense the full pressure from the tank. Otherwise, either the tank or the regulator may be faulty.
1123252
I have not had any problems with the bottles leaking when left on it's side. Hope this helps!
552776
I have not had any problems with loose caps. I have, however, had problems with the bottles breaking, splitting, and leaking.
467104
It seems people may be allowing the weight of 6 gallons of gas to transfer to the spout and it can't support this. I have no problem with mine, but I suspect most people would be able to handle a smaller can more easily. The vids that demonstrate this can probably have very little gas in them (1 gal?) so they appear easily handled. If you can't fully support 36 lbs of gas, this is not the can for you.
362718
Yes, NORMAL. The cap has a long tube and a vent hole so there is no pressure build up in the crankcase. Remember, this a "lubricated compressor". Think of it like a "small engine", the crankcase has to be vented.
1251590
I had the same issue and was told that they do leak if tilted - so the lid is not defective. I had to purchase the other lid without the flip cap to keep it from leaking in my gym bag.
1065111
No problem. Lever is almost straight up in the hot position. Don't use it much either.
863625
I don't recall it moving at all on mine. But I wasn't looking ether. A little movement should be ok...as long as its not leaking gas I wouldn't worry too much.
1603060
I just installed one and the certificate was dated June 2008 and I bought it within the last year .. When I pulled the cap I heard a hiss .. so I am guessing it may be back filled with an inert gas .. Along with them being sealed in plastic and yes .. mostly carbon .. I cut one apart after 6 months of usage .. and saw nothing unusual and no mold or anything like that .. I plan on calling 3M and asking the question when I have time .. I will update this post when I get an answer.
1066253
I Have had this problem, and it is a very easy fix. Make sure that the black hose connector is inserted correctly into the canister (lever facing the primer button). I believe that when this piece is inserted backwards there are check valves that do not allow flow in the proper direction. This is a design flaw, it would be very easy to design the piece so it only fits in the canister in the correct orientation.
1251688
I have not had any problems of gas spilling out. if you tighten the top, secure the cap over the nozzle and tie down the can so it won't turn over. these are the best cans I have ever had, I drive over a 6 mile dirt and bumpy road with no problems. tom
1248651
I've bought two of these. The first one, I was not able to. The second one didn't really have that problem.My experiences from the first one was that no matter how tightly I screwed the cap on, it would still leak if the bottle was on its side. I never had an issue from either of mine leaking from the cap when it was right-side up. If it leaks from that position, you probably should get a new one because that's not supposed to happen whatsoever.
2075665
According to my DH who welds and uses regulators on his tanks, this is cheap in quality. I'm not confident the reading of pressure left in the tank is accurate, but, it serves my purposes well enough to carbonate my beverages. The safety release sometimes vents CO2 when I open the tank valve, but I just hold it closed until I have the tank valve all the way open, and it doesn't release. The lever shut-off is not the best, either, it sometimes leaks if I don't get it tight enough. I just crank down the tank valve when I'm done so leaking is not an issue.
443542
I love mine as well and have had mine for quite some time (over a year) and haven't had any problems. The only time it seems that the air pressure is less is when I've inadvertently failed to tighten the valve cap enough. Other than that being your possible problem I'm not sure what to offer as a solution. I use it along with adding a couple tablespoons of Alkalol and the results are just fantastic at stoping a cold in its tracks! Sorry I couldn't be of more help!
1420349
I guess I do not understand why you are turning the top to release the gas, so I cannot give you any suggestions other than to be sure to read and understand the directions.
1278534
I did not experience that. No, I don;t think it is normal. It may be that they fill the rod with a gel that freezes and that leaks out, but only a guess. I would return it.