Convertible tank valve question!

[harrisonchase]

Hey all,

I recently changed my regulator to DIN and have steel 80 tanks that have the convertible DIN/yoke insert. This may sound like a stupid question but i cannot seem to find an answer, but do I need to fully empty the tanks before removing the insert to make the tank DIN? Appreciate the help guys.

Harrison

 

[dvankirk]

No, just remove it with an allen wrench.

 

[spectrum]

Confirmed, just unscrew them anytime.

If you replace them for yoke filling or regulators do not over tighten. You want to seal the o-ring but not cock the insert in the thread.

Pete

 

[harrisonchase]

Confirmed, just unscrew them anytime.

If you replace them for yoke filling or regulators do not over tighten. You want to seal the o-ring but not cock the insert in the thread.

Pete

So just hand tighten then?

 

[Tug]

Just snug it down with the Allen wrench. It doesn't need to be wicked tight


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[Dr. Lecter]

So just hand tighten then?

I think seating them sufficiently without an allen key would prove difficult, but you shouldn't crank them in there with the tool.

 

[SeaSmith]

A little further clarification:
The gas pressure arrives at the outlet after passing through the valve & bonnet, so as long as you have the valve closed you can remove/install the DIN insert.

1/4" (6mm~6.5mm) hex wrench, weaker-hand-tight
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[rhwestfall]

1/4" (6mm~6.5mm) hex wrench

Not necessarily true. I am aware of at least two different sizes...

 

[SOFDiver]

We have tanks in our fleet with three different Allen wrench sizes.

 

[Hickdive]

The size of the hole will depend on the size of Allen key you don't have.