Leaking Regulator

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I just picked up a Lincoln Electric MIG...obtained a 60 ft^3 75/25 tank and hooked all the lines up....I used the supplied regulator with the Weld Pack 175 HD KitWhen I slowly open the bottle I do not have a leak between bottle and regulator, but do have a leak from the regulator itself....is this normal?use the following picture as a reference
Reply:Originally Posted by CountryGibI just picked up a Lincoln Electric MIG...obtained a 60 ft^3 75/25 tank and hooked all the lines up....I used the supplied regulator with the Weld Pack 175 HD KitWhen I slowly open the bottle I do not have a leak between bottle and regulator, but do have a leak from the regulator itself....is this normal?use the following picture as a reference
Reply:Yes...ignore the pictureThe leak is coming from the low pressure outlet side...The female fitting along with the short connecting tubing are turning as one...the connector tubing is able to spin inside the regulator....i believe this is not fixable...if that is able to spin there is no way it is able to seal....
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Reply:Originally Posted by CountryGibYes...ignore the pictureThe leak is coming from the low pressure outlet side...The female fitting along with the short connecting tubing are turning as one...the connector tubing is able to spin inside the regulator....i believe this is not fixable...if that is able to spin there is no way it is able to seal....