bdaddy
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Tried to find my other post about this from a few weeks back, but it's not showing up (edit: I see it now after I posted this one...was in the DIY section)
Anyways, my keggle is still leaking and need some input. I'm using the bargain fittings weldless kit. As far as I can tell, there's nothing wrong with the fittings itself...same stuff I'd buy at lowes or home depot. I've tightened it as tight as I can physically get it, I've tried new o-rings, I've tried double o-rings, had my father who is more handy than me try his hand at it, teflon tape out the wazoo, etc...but it still leaks. Not major leaks, but still leaks.
Couple of questions/comments
- Is it supposed to tighten so much that the o-ring physically expands out of the washer? (I've tried both ways, but just curious whether you're supposed to actually squish the o-ring so tight such that it bubbles out from behind the washer)
- other options I can try? i.e. silicon around the outside?
- Anybody that doesn't get there's completely leak free but still uses it anyways? Any issues other than a little messy?
Anyways, my keggle is still leaking and need some input. I'm using the bargain fittings weldless kit. As far as I can tell, there's nothing wrong with the fittings itself...same stuff I'd buy at lowes or home depot. I've tightened it as tight as I can physically get it, I've tried new o-rings, I've tried double o-rings, had my father who is more handy than me try his hand at it, teflon tape out the wazoo, etc...but it still leaks. Not major leaks, but still leaks.
Couple of questions/comments
- Is it supposed to tighten so much that the o-ring physically expands out of the washer? (I've tried both ways, but just curious whether you're supposed to actually squish the o-ring so tight such that it bubbles out from behind the washer)
- other options I can try? i.e. silicon around the outside?
- Anybody that doesn't get there's completely leak free but still uses it anyways? Any issues other than a little messy?