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Can I replace this pressure valve?

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by britebeer, Aug 26, 2012.

 

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    britebeer

    Member

    Posted Aug 26, 2012
    I just got this keg and it is leaking co2 even at 10psi through the pressure release valve. I tried to get the valve out, but I was unable to.

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    KegconnectionLLC

    Sponsor  

    Posted Aug 26, 2012
    They are replaceable, but they have become extremely hard to find. We drill them out completely and replace the entire valve with one with a manual pressure relief valve like you would find on a ball lock style keg.
    Here is what we use:
    http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=454

    You have to drill a 3/4" hole with a hole saw. Frankly, it is a pain to do and we have a special jig for it, so it might be less trouble to replace the lid. Wish I had a better answer. Maybe someone else will know where to get the part.
    Todd
     
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    joeybeer

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Aug 26, 2012
    That looks like a great replacement valve and a good solution kegconnection, maybe you could get away with using a cheap harbor freight stepbit instead of a holesaw & jig ?? Like this one ?
     
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    britebeer

    Member

    Posted Aug 27, 2012
    I soaked it for hours in oxy clean and it would not budge. I ended up having to drill it out..

    I may grab one of those keg connection. I almost bought one when I placed an order during the final four sale and didn't because I figured I'd never use it...
     
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