airmek

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So one of the free cornies I got has a small rust spot near the bottom and is leaking. Anybody have a suggestion or idea on any repair, or is it scrap now?

The spot is covered by the rubber boot attached on the bottom of the keg.

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dontman

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I would think scrap. I would be just as worried about off flavors and contamination as the leak. Although the leak is a huge pita too.

Think about this way - If it ruins just one batch then a replacement would have been a better buy.

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BlindLemonLars

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If the rust spot and leak can be sealed with epoxy, I might do that and then retire it as a dedicated cleaning keg, to hold and dispense BLC.

Otherwise, I'd just scrap it...not worth risking your beer over the price of one keg.

homebeerbrewer

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The key word is FREE, so I'd say scrap it. But BlindLemonLars does have a good idea.

airmek

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Just curious as to if anybody has ever attempted a repair of sorts on one.

I was thinking some kind of weld repair, but since I dont weld, have no idea how it would be done., but your idea for a dedicated keg for cleaner/sanitizer is doable I think.

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boogyman

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Try JB Weld. It's an epoxy that will form a grindable "metal" when it cures.

I wouldn't put beer in it though. +1 using it for a cleaning keg.

bmckee56

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Remove the rubber bottom and drill out the rust spot, then find a plug or fitting that you can place into the hole created when you drilled out the rust.

I don't think the metal is thick enough to thread or you could thread the hole and put a plug in, so that is about all I can offer.

I would do as suggested and use it for a cleaner keg.

Salute!

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BlindLemonLars

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JB Weld is the bomb! I use it probably once a week, for one thing or another.

Two nights ago I used it to repair the visor hinges on my truck...stronger than new now.

OLB

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Turn it into a planter, that way it still has a practical use and adds a brewer's touch to your decor.

beerthirty

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Cut it up and make burner shields.
Send me the top.

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