Safe Methods for Removing Stuck Cylinder Caps and Dealing with Gas Leaks

Avoid using forceful tools like wrenches, hammers, or crowbars to open stuck cylinder caps and prevent gas leaks. Use lubricants like WD-40 and gently tap the cap with a cylinder wrench to loosen it. Contact the supplier for replacement if needed. Get a specially designed cylinder wrench for easier handling. Never force open a corroded valve to prevent leaks and damage.

• Cylinder caps
• Gas leaks
• Cylinder wrench
• Corroded valve
• Safe removal

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1. rusty cap + no cylinder wrench = gas leak rusty cap + no cylinder wrench = gas leak Do NOT use wrench, hammer, crowbar, etc. to force a valve open or remove a cylinder cap that is stuck (rust, worn threads) WD-40 or other lubricant Safe way to remove a Cylinder Cap Use a cylinder wrench as shown below. Tap very gently on either side of cap to loosen the threads. If you still can t get the cap off and you don t have a cylinder wrench, ask John Jordan to come to your lab. If necessary, contact the supplier to replace the cylinder. Airgas Customer Service 866-718-0685 provide the PO# that is on the tag and/or the barcode # on the cylinder (not the tag)

2. To order a cylinder wrench from Airgas or Matheson A specially constructed Cylinder Hand Wheel Wrench enables easy opening of cylinder valves that have been fitted with a hand wheel. The design is also suitable for removing difficult cylinder caps. Airgas part# SGD90003 $27.52 Matheson model TW-5 $32.62 https://store.mathesongas.com/tw-series-cylinder-wrenches/

4. corroded valve If a corroded valve is forced open, it may not close properly afterwards and may leak. You may break the valve causing the entire contents of the cylinder to leak. Contact the gas supplier to replace the cylinder if a valve is difficult to operate.