How to Remove a Stuck Co2 Tank
If it hasn't happened to you yet chances are it will sooner or later. Co2 tanks get stuck for two reasons, either because the co2 tank was screwed in too tight, or the o-ring tore off and pinched in between the threads and the ASA. Either way, your still stuck with getting the tank off, here are 3 ways to guarantee success.
Two tools come in handy for this situation; a rubber strap wrench (the kind that wrap around things and tighten for maximum grip), and a monkey wrench. If you have neither of these then continue to the bottom for an alternative solution.
Rubber Strap Wrench
Wrap the band around the tank and tighten it so the band won't slip when you twist the tank. The tank should come off extremely easy with one of these tools, just twist and viola. They come in handy especially for those tanks that do not have valves you can size a monkey wrench over. Despite what the above picture is showing, it is pretty hard to twist the tank itself off the valve, so don't worry about that when doing this.
Monkey Wrench
You'll need a large enough monkey wrench to size around the nozzle of the Co2 tank. Once fitted twist the tank to the left to loosen it (righty tighty lefty loosy).
WD-40 and Something Rubber
If you have neither wrenches above then grab a can of WD-40 or some kind of lube and apply it into the ASA where the Co2 tank is screwed in. Let the lube set for a while. Grab something rubber that you can use to grip the tank tightly. The bottom side to a mouse pad works great for this, just wrap it around the tank and grip tightly, then twist to the left. If that doesn't work then you might want to consider buying a band wrench.
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Good job for beginners!
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I have a C02 accesory stuck on my tank. Can you please email me and tell me how to get it off. Its on the threads and very very tight. please help