What should the regulator gauge read with a 5lb. cylinder?

Kegging
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I just kegged my first beer and wanted to know what the regulator gauge should read when connecting the dual co2 regulator to a 5lb. cylinder? I purchased a used filled cylinder from NB for my first kegging experience. The gauge first started around 800 and is now just below 600, I am thinking I may have a leak issue? However, I have leak tested and have been unable to track down any culprit.

The other psi gauge has been steady at 12 psi but had a slight increase when placed in my chest freezer, likely from the temperature change.

Thanks!

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The high pressure gauge will vary with the temperature. The colder the temperature, the lower the pressure.

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And the gauge will read the same until just before the tank is empty.

The gauge reads pressure, not volume. As a standby tank, pick up a 9-12oz paintball tank and adapter. Then if you run out over the weekend you will have enough CO2 to get by until you can get a refill.

http://www.warpig.com/paintball/technic ... /co2pv.gif