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01-21-2012, 03:36 PM
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Need some thoughts...
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Ok I bought a 2.5 gallon keg not to long ago. I like the idea of having some bottles and the rest in the keg. I did everything right for naturally carbing my keg but after reading up on naturally carbing, people say that you have to give it a quick shot of co2 to make a tight seal. I def didn't do that till today. It has been a week. The keg is brand new and it looked to have a great seal on it already. Should I be worried? Or am I over reacting?
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01-21-2012, 03:44 PM
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Not all kegs require pressure to seal. Whether your particular keg was gas-tight or not is a bit hard to discern from a distance...
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01-21-2012, 03:48 PM
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The main reason for the shot of co2 is to purge the oxygen out to keep the beer from oxidizing.
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01-21-2012, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybrewer09
The main reason for the shot of co2 is to purge the oxygen out to keep the beer from oxidizing.
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That's another subject. The co2 in question is to seal the keg fast rather than very slowly through priming and risking a possible loose/ unseated o-ring seal.
OP, if the keg top won't open when you unlatch the top and push down hard on the top, then it's sealed fine. A little co2 won't hurt either. |
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01-21-2012, 04:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Billybrewer09
The main reason for the shot of co2 is to purge the oxygen out to keep the beer from oxidizing.
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Purging is a different issue from helping to seal a keg tight. The former should always be done, while the need for the latter depends on the keg...
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01-22-2012, 03:25 AM
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So, obviously I am new to kegging, but kegging is not like a big bottle. You obviously can't purge a bottle. So why is it any different? And how late is it to purge of it needs to be done?
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01-22-2012, 04:50 PM
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No it is not too late to purge. Whatever c02 is in solution will stay in solution. There is a far surface area exposed to air in a keg than in a bottle. If you have a pressure relief valve, give it a little pull, did gas come out? Relax , don't worry ect... No gas hiss? Put it on gas at 10-12 psi, than relax.
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01-27-2012, 08:42 PM
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Ok so I just had my first pint off my keg. It taste great. It has a beautiful head on it but everything under that is flat. Ok, I am going to force carb from here. How do I manage to do that??? I need help! I am buying a regulator and a co2 tank
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01-27-2012, 08:47 PM
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While in the fridge, pressurize to 12 psi and let it hang out a couple of weeks. That or pressurize to 30 psi and shake it up for 5 minutes.
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01-27-2012, 10:45 PM
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After I shake it up for a few minutes at 30 psi, then what?
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