For item 2: Try keg lube on the o-ring that the gas QD is going on?The saga continues...
1) I put it on a keg with a known pressure of 12psi. The gauge on BlowTie measures 8psi.
2) I performed a submersion leak test. First, the gas QD. I was troubled that the bottom / poppet end was blowing a big bubble every 10 seconds. The only thing I could think of was to tighten up the seal with a flathead, on top. That did not fix that leak...
3) A small leak at the DuoTight connection point closest to the spunding valve. No idea what to do about that.
4) Small leaks near the screws of the gauge and the twist dial.
All I can think to do is disconnect the gauge and apply keg lube as @TenaCJed suggests. What else might be worth doing? I don't want to bust chops with the merchant - I'd like to make sure I can fix the issue before assuming the stuff is busted. Thanks!
For item 2: Try keg lube on the o-ring that the gas QD is going on?
For item 3: Pull the tube out of the fitting, make sure the cut is pretty straight and not gnarled up, re cut if needed and then re-seat it making sure to push hard on it so that it goes all the way in. If you got the full kit with little tubes included, you will need new tubing as those are already really short tubes.
For item 4: Going to have to remove the gauge and put keg lube on the gauge o-ring.
For item 1: If after that all the leaks are fixed, then check the pressure again on the gauge, give it a could of taps for it to level out to determine the pressure. If it is still low you might want to reach out to whoever you purchased it from. Williams is sending me a replacement gauge for mine. They were very quick with response and shipping the replacement!
For item 2 I assumed it was whatever you had the QD on that was leaking since you mentioned trying to tighten the screw on the top of the QD. If it is at the MFL is it duotight fitting or metal fitting? If it is metal, make sure you have the little plastic or whatever washer on. If it is duotight, slowly tighten the duotight fitting very little at a time until the leak stops. Mine leaked on the duotight fitting on the MFL and I had to tighten it a lot with a wrench, but only did a little at a time and tested until it no longer leaked.
For item 3 you will need something small to put pressure on the clamping mechanism to remove the tube. I use this:
KOMOS® Draft Multi Tool with Duotight Remover (7 in 1) | MoreBeer - one of the notches was designed for duotight fittings and tube removal!
For item 4 you will need to first remove the 2 screws and take the cover off.
For tapping I meant tapping on the gauge itself. Old school trick to test if the gauge has settled.
Since I did not find anything on removing the gauge, thought I would take a couple of pictures while doing it.
I'm currently going through the same issues as you've explained here. Mind giving us that update?Somebody give this dude a medal. I'll give it a go with my current (leaky) gauge. Will report results, THANK YOU!
I actually never got around to it. Sorry. :-/I'm currently going through the same issues as you've explained here. Mind giving us that update?
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