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01-04-2009, 02:37 PM
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New to Kegging - need help
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I just got a two keg kegerator from Keg Connection.
When trying to set it up, no matter what I do, I can't seem to get any CO2 to flow to the kegs.
The CO2 tank is full, the regulator shows a full tank and is set to 30 PSI.
The gas disconnect is attached to the keg, but nothing flows.
I have tried the stopcocks in all positions, but cannot get the keg to pressurize.
Any help is appreciated. I am getting very frustrated.
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01-04-2009, 02:54 PM
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The valve on the regulator will flow when it is inline with the hose going to the keg.
To check, reduce the pressure to 5 psi, remove the gray ball lock and depress the valve on the inside to see if you have flowage. A AA battery works well.
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01-04-2009, 02:55 PM
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Did you open the valve at the top of the co2 tank? Is the gas disconnect on the "in" side of the keg?
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01-04-2009, 03:04 PM
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CO2 tank is open. No flow when pressing valve on the inside of the disconnect.
There is gas to the regulator - It reads pressure and if you close the CO2 tank and take off the regulator there is a hiss of escaping gas. But I can't seem to get any gas to flow to the keg or gas disconnect.
The disconnect is on the "in" side of the keg.
I get the feeling I'm missing something stupid, but I can't figure it out
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01-04-2009, 03:26 PM
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Do you have an on off switch coming out of the reg on your line? Next step would be taking apart the connect, but I don't see how that could get clogged if it's a new setup..
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01-04-2009, 03:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoRoToRiUm
Do you have an on off switch coming out of the reg on your line? Next step would be taking apart the connect, but I don't see how that could get clogged if it's a new setup..
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Not that I can find. I looked for one.
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01-04-2009, 04:00 PM
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Post a pic of the regulator.
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01-04-2009, 04:56 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EdWort
Post a pic of the regulator.
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I can't run my kegerator, but I can post pics on the 'net.
BTW the regulator connects to the top right line on the splitter (with the stopcock), not the one at 12 o'clock.
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01-04-2009, 05:45 PM
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Just to try and isolate the problem; Can you easily SKIP the distribution block and connect a line straight to the corny? If that works have to check the distributor; do you have both feed lines hooked up to a corny that holds pressure? Do you hear any noise or feel movement in any of your lines?
Not quite sure of your quote about where gas in is; personally I would have the gas in going to the one without a switch, and the gas out the ones with a switch. This could be the issue if they have check valves, and you have gas in going to one with a switch. If that is the case, switch it and you should be good!
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01-04-2009, 05:51 PM
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I would pull the line off the bottom of the regulator. If no gas comes out then you must have a bad regulator.
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