Storing kegs without constant c02 pressure beervoid co2 cold crash keg pressure storage They usually have some cheap c02 filler outfits they deal with. I found a local beer distributor that fills paintball tanks and any co2 tanks, ($6.00 to fill my 5lb tank). I use teflon tape around the threads of the C02 tank and usually apply a little keg lube to that o-ring on the regulator before tightening it down.
I don't know really what else to look for at this point. You shouldn't need teflon tape on the CO2 tank/regulator thread, thats what the gasket/o-ring is for. Do I need a washer between this regulator and my C02 tank? And it will take a lot longer than several minutes for the room air to disperse the C02.
c02 poisoning symptoms, Diffusion by itself is slow. Diffusion happens magnitudes faster in the presence of convection. A closed chest freezer is not perfectly air tight but it is well enough that the natural convection currents in the room will not affect the inside while sealed. SPARC Gen2 Premium CO2 Regulator for Kegerator - C02 Keg Regulator for Beer, Soda, Bars, Kombucha with Integrated Safety Pressure Relief Valve - CGA320 2YR USA Warranty Kegco Commercial Grade Double Gauge Primary Kegerator Nitrogen Gas Regulator