Ball lock coupler leaks when moved

cardwookie · 10-11-2008, 09:39 PM

I just kegged a beer for the first time. The CO2 is hooked up to carb the beer. There don't appear to be any leaks, but when you put side pressure on the coupler it will hiss. When it is on it seems to be fine. Is this normal?

Thanks.

brianalbig · 10-11-2008, 11:47 PM

Is the air coming rom the post or from the connection between the tubing and the connector? Without being there:
1.) use a hose clamp (i didn't always, but had hissing also)
2.) look for significant dents on your IN post
3.) lubricate all rubber with sanitary lubricant.

keep on brewing!

**EdWort** · 10-11-2008, 11:52 PM

Check your poppet and o ring too.

10-11-2008, 09:39 PM	#1 (permalink)
cardwookie Junior Member Recipes Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 8	Ball lock coupler leaks when moved I just kegged a beer for the first time. The CO2 is hooked up to carb the beer. There don't appear to be any leaks, but when you put side pressure on the coupler it will hiss. When it is on it seems to be fine. Is this normal? Thanks.

10-11-2008, 11:52 PM	#3 (permalink)
EdWort Der Gemütlichkeit Recipes Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bee Cave, Texas Posts: 9,466 EdWort's Gallery BLOG ENTRIES: 2	Check your poppet and o ring too. __________________ Cheers, EdWort

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10-11-2008, 11:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
brianalbig Junior Member Recipes Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 3	Is the air coming rom the post or from the connection between the tubing and the connector? Without being there: 1.) use a hose clamp (i didn't always, but had hissing also) 2.) look for significant dents on your IN post 3.) lubricate all rubber with sanitary lubricant. keep on brewing!