[PSUBS-MAILIST] Scuba pillar valve fitting

[James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles]

Sean, Emile.

Many thanks, its a straight thread and has an Viton O ring.  All brand new
so should be the right ones!  Its only for air, but I'll put a tiny slither
of O2 grease on anyway.
Regards
James

On 14 November 2016 at 15:31, emile via Personal_Submersibles <
personal_submersibles at psubs.org> wrote:

> James,
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> The conical ones seal with PTFE tape. The straight ones with a o-ring. In
> both cases no specific torque.
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> Warning to all: There are bottles with 3/4”BSP while the new valves have
> M25x2 thread. It fits but has far too much play. Some people got injured
> when the valve blew out..
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> Br, Emile
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> *Van:* Personal_Submersibles [mailto:personal_submersibles-
> bounces at psubs.org] *Namens *James Frankland via Personal_Submersibles
> *Verzonden:* maandag 14 november 2016 15:17
> *Aan:* Personal Submersibles General Discussion
> *Onderwerp:* [PSUBS-MAILIST] Scuba pillar valve fitting
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> Does anyone know if there is any specific torque required to fit a scuba
> tank pillar valve for an ordinary 220bar air tank? Any ptfe or thread
> sealant required?
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> Thanks
> james
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