Defective Corny Keg Cap?

[theQ]

Alright, I got 4 more corny kegs, somewhat new, they were used for wine storage.

3 worked great but one won't seal. I move the lid around and all it points to the lid. I have 3+ year experience with kegging and I never had issued with lids not sealing till this one.

The only thing I see about this lid is the is of a different type

The others are of this type

I can't see any issue with the lid. I tried to change the ends but nothing. I tried to bent the lever more so there is more presure on the lid. I managed twice to seal it tight but next time I try it won't seal. I always didn't like that style of lid. I change the oring too. I think I might endup buying one brand new lid similar with the 3 that work.

Any suggestion ?

 

[brick_haus]

Any suggestion ?

I would replace the gasket and check the gasket contact surfaces for scratches/burrs etc.

 

[TeamAshBrewing]

Sometimes those things are a real pita. There shouldn't be a difference in type, as long as the lid post is making good contact with the keg.
Did you try keg lube? Sometimes keg lube and 20+ psi will seal it, then you can back down to serving pressure.
Folded up cardboard, a dime, can also help.

 

[theQ]

I would replace the gasket and check the gasket contact surfaces for scratches/burrs etc.

Did that. Flipped the gasket back and forth. No flipping luck. I even tried a piece of 1/8" sillicone under the legs,didn't work. it's the flipping clamp style - I think!

 

[burdbrew]

I have a couple of kegs that need a fatter than typical O-ring. The typical ring just wouldn't seal. I found some on ebay. Problem solved on the cheap.

 

[day_trippr]

[...]it's the flipping clamp style - I think!

Nah, I have a bunch of Firestone Champion kegs with that style bail.
Did you try the "bad" lid on another keg just to verify the problem is the lid?

Cheers!

 

[pvpeacock]

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/OVERSIZE-KEG-LID-SEALING-O-RING-P58.aspx

Try this oversized o-ring. I had a keg that had the same problem and this worked perfectly.

 

[theQ]

Nah, I have a bunch of Firestone Champion kegs with that style bail.
Did you try the "bad" lid on another keg just to verify the problem is the lid?

Cheers!

I did, I think I mentioned it in the first post.

 

[theQ]

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/OVERSIZE-KEG-LID-SEALING-O-RING-P58.aspx

Try this oversized o-ring. I had a keg that had the same problem and this worked perfectly.

Will give this a try!!! Thank you .

 

[day_trippr]

I did, I think I mentioned it in the first post.

Sorry, "moved the lid around" wasn't clear as to scope...

Cheers!

 

[augiedoggy]

I was going to say the same thing^

 

[pshankstar]

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/OVERSIZE-KEG-LID-SEALING-O-RING-P58.aspx

Try this oversized o-ring. I had a keg that had the same problem and this worked perfectly.

I needed one of these for one of my kegs and it fixed the problem. I just regret not buying extra. Give this a shot and buy extras to have on hand.

 

[theQ]

I ordered two. I wonder if the McMaster have them. will see how it goes when I get them.

 

[theQ]

I ordered two, they arrived fairy fast. I wanted to confirm that this might have done the trick!