Need some quick CO2 line help...please

[originalben]

I recently completed a new keezer project and decided to go from 2 to 3 taps.
Didn't really think I needed to have more than 2 different pressures, so I used a SS Tee to split the 2 that would be the wheat and wit kegs.
Hooked up yesterday a.m. and came home to an empty CO2 tank.
I obviously have a leak, but am wondering the best plan of attack considering I completed the setup in preparation for our big annual party on Saturday.

I cranked the screws tight on the connections...

Hook back up and test each connection in a bowl of water?

Do I need to put the thread tape on 'em?

Thanks in advance.


https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/500/thumbs/co221.jpg



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[day_trippr]

Make up some 50/50 soap/water solution and brush it on every connection from regulator to keg QDs.

Does the tee use MFL connections or barbs? If the former, and the tee doesn't provide the plastic seals at the end of the male threads, make sure the females do have them...

Cheers!

 

[BrewThruYou]

Make up some 50/50 soap/water solution and brush it on every connection from regulator to keg QDs.

Does the tee use MFL connections or barbs? If the former, and the tee doesn't provide the plastic seals at the end of the male threads, make sure the females do have them...

Cheers!

Looks like barbs. https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/500/co221.jpg

Basically, the only things the OP changed are the tee, additional tubing, and another air QD. I would check the new QD first - make sure it's fully tightened and has the little plastic valve seal on the end (most have it built in).

 

[originalben]

Thanks for the response, dt.

here's the tee:
http://stores.kegconnection.com/catalog/Tpiece.jpg

and the disconnects:
http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=45

Had thought it would be plenty tight with the screw/worm fasteners cranked down...

The last resort, fall back would be just run the IPA on the unmodified non-leaking line till dry, then run one of the others...kinda defeats the purpose though;^(


oh, and here's my new keezer...https://cdn.homebrewtalk.com/gallery/data/500/keezer15.jpg

 

[day_trippr]

Sorry, some of those pics were not much more than an eye test to me

The gas QDs look like they use MFL connections. I'd shut off the gas and take those apart to make sure there's a plastic sealing widget in between the fitting and the QD.

I have two kinds of MFL connectors, some that have the male side with an integrated plastic O-ring, others that rely on the female side having the O-ring. It's the latter that tends to drop out when you're not looking, and I guarantee if it goes missing it won't seal.

Otherwise, do the soapy water thing, it won't take but a few minutes to hit all the connections...

Cheers!

 

[originalben]

Actually, the Tee was fine-it was the QD- bubbled like crazy as soon as there was the tiniest bit of CO2 pressure.

Thanks, guys!

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