Leaky Poppet

nanofreak · Feb 24, 2012

I have a leaky gas in poppet. When no gas is on it, if I shake the keg Soda comes out slowly (its the kids root beer keg). Will this cause gas loss or any issue as long as it is on gas? Or will this only be an issue if I pull it off of gas? Will the pressure from the gas in make it OK?

It isn't leaking at where the post meets the base, but where the poppet meets the hole on top.

Newer to kegging, HELP!

sudsmcgee · Feb 24, 2012

It might hold, but it will probably leak. Mine do not leak ever.

day_trippr · Feb 24, 2012

As long as the o-ring around the top of the post is sound, and you keep a quick disconnect on it hooked up to a non-leaking gas source, the keg will hold pressure.

You might try removing the gas post, take the poppet out, give both a thorough cleaning, then put a film of keg lube on the poppet, reassemble, and see if that fixes the leak...

Cheers!

nanofreak · Feb 24, 2012

My thought was with this being the gas IN, and with it having gas connected, it could only leak to the pressure the regulator was set at no? Or is my logic just off?

Like I said new, and obviously don't know a lot about kegging.

sudsmcgee · Feb 24, 2012

Poppets only seal when disconnected. Once connected they are pressed down and open.

nanofreak · Feb 24, 2012

day_trippr said:
As long as the o-ring around the top of the post is sound, and you keep a quick disconnect on it hooked up to a non-leaking gas source, the keg will hold pressure.

Cheers!

Thanks, this is kind of what I was thinking. It has a new o-ring on it, and I can probably pick up a new poppet tomorrow.

nanofreak · Feb 24, 2012

sudsmcgee said:
Poppets only seal when disconnected. Once connected they are pressed down and open.

Perfect, thats what I thought.

Thanks everyone!

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