adc123
Well-Known Member
When I first got my co2 setup, I think I got about four kegs of force carb and serving out of it. Wanting to get more kegs into my fridge, I got a manifold. Around then I got a my first refill of my tank. Within one keg, its was dead! I was, needless to say, frustrated. I got the tank refilled. I looked for leaks, couldn't find any. I put gas tape on gas in lines (maybe not all the lines, which could be my issue). I tightened up the tube clamps. To test the leakage, I gassed up the lines, closed all the valves, and then turned off gas valve. The system held the pressure for more than 24 hours, so I figured it was solid.
This morning, I come down to clean the lines, and the gas is dead! It was just fine a few days ago!
So I figure it could be:
The manifold; its new, but maybe its got a small leak?
The regulator; I did that gas leak test for more than 24 hours, so i figured the regulator couldn't be an issue.
No teflon tape on all the gas fittings; should I need it?
Unconnected gas disconnects; I leave disconnects on free lines but not connected to kegs. The valve on the manifold was open to it as well. Is this a possible leakage path?
I also use all pin lock kegs, FWIW.
This morning, I come down to clean the lines, and the gas is dead! It was just fine a few days ago!
So I figure it could be:
The manifold; its new, but maybe its got a small leak?
The regulator; I did that gas leak test for more than 24 hours, so i figured the regulator couldn't be an issue.
No teflon tape on all the gas fittings; should I need it?
Unconnected gas disconnects; I leave disconnects on free lines but not connected to kegs. The valve on the manifold was open to it as well. Is this a possible leakage path?
I also use all pin lock kegs, FWIW.