ScoutMan
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I've got two kegs that are leaking co2 from the pressure relief valves. I cleaned them with a tooth brush and some oxyclean, but still no luck. Any way to fix them or am I forced to spend 15$/ea for new ones???
Leaking Pressure Relief Valves
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Iordz
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What pressure are the kegs under? It looks as though you might just have to replace the valves, although it's strange that both kegs are experiencing this problem.
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ScoutMan
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Kegs were under 20lbs of pressure. Only one of the kegs out of this set is leaking, but I had another one do the same thing spring. I couldn't ever get that one to quit leaking either.
there are ways to replace that valve at least on most kegs. do a little googling (it varies between corny's, firestones, and the couple little off-shoot brands). I think it unscrews, and you can buy a new relief valve.
there's also a gasket for it from the looks of it.
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/KEG_PARTS_C78.cfm?Page=2 - just one of many places you can get replacement parts.
there's also a gasket for it from the looks of it.
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/KEG_PARTS_C78.cfm?Page=2 - just one of many places you can get replacement parts.
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Have you switched them? Just because it leaks with one lid means it will leak on another. Give it a try. It won't cost you anything except gas. 
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ScoutMan
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Ive got them soaking right now, and I'll try switching them around when I get back next week. Hopefully it will work. The cheapest I have found replacements for is 12 bucks. Thats darn near 1/2 the price of a whole new keg.
My LHBC buys used kegs by the pallet load and parts out the ones that are damaged and/or don't hold pressure, so my spare relief valve was only $5. I may have to use it. I have a keg that pops at 20 psi and it's getting worse.
BeerCanuck
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malkore...just looking through that keg part web site
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/KEG_PARTS_C78.cfm?Page=2 - just one of many places you can get replacement parts.
I got a day off today and there is nothing better than looking at beer pron in the morning ..i was getting giddy
this site is so good
BeerCanuck
http://www.williamsbrewing.com/KEG_PARTS_C78.cfm?Page=2 - just one of many places you can get replacement parts.
I got a day off today and there is nothing better than looking at beer pron in the morning ..i was getting giddy
this site is so good
BeerCanuck
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