Gas dip tube...totally necessary?

[stjackson]

So, I bought a couple pin-lock kegs a while back, but only had enough hoses, taps, etc to hook up one at the time. I'm looking to get the rest of what I need to get both kegs going at once, but I discovered the other day that I don't have a gas dip tube on the keg that hasn't yet been used. I'm definitely going to get a tube for it eventually, but I have a beer that I want to go in there sooner than I can probably find one, since my usual keg/parts supplier (kegconnection) is out of them.

Can I still use the keg for the time being without the tube?

 

[stpug]

The gas dip tube has an oring around it which, when pressed down with the post, keeps the keg from leaking gas. I suspect that without the diptube and oring you will have a small-to-significant gas leak on that post. It is an integral part to keeping the keg gas-tight. Which is not to say it won't work, just be aware of it's purpose.

 

[stjackson]

That's what I was afraid of; having only ever kegged one beer, I wasn't sure. Thanks for the info.

 

[Bearclaw215]

Check ebay or craigslist for a tube or another keg. I've done very well for myself posting in the wanted ads on Craigslist

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[day_trippr]

You can get dip tubes for ball lock kegs here and here...

Cheers!