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I purchased 6 new Catalina AL80 tanks with Pro Valves about a year ago for my family to dive together. I had the tanks inspected, the valves installed, and filled at my LDS. We have been using them with no problems, however, tonight I noticed that 4 of the tanks have very slight leaks where the valves screw into the tanks. I checked the tank pressures and it seems like the worst of the leaking tanks might be losing about 100 pounds of air per month. My first question is whether or not it is normal to have slight leaks? I took a wrench and tightened one of the valves about an eighth of a turn and the leak got worst. I loosened the valve again and the leak almost stopped. I will have that tank serviced tomorrow at my LDS.
My next question is what to do now? I will bring all of the tanks to my LDS this week. Should I expect to have to change all of my O rings or will I need to change all of the valves? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations.
My next question is what to do now? I will bring all of the tanks to my LDS this week. Should I expect to have to change all of my O rings or will I need to change all of the valves? I would appreciate any advice and recommendations.