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CO2 gauge HIGHER when cold ... say what?

Discussion in 'Bottling/Kegging' started by PattyC, Oct 10, 2012.

 

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    PattyC

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    Posted Oct 10, 2012
    It's always read way low when cold, but the last few days, ever since I force-carbed my porter, it's been reading as 800+, which is usually higher than when I get it newly filled!

    Anyone know what gives?:confused::confused:
     
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    mattd2

    Well-Known Member

    Posted Oct 10, 2012
    Is it in the fridge or outside? If it is inside the fridge is the fridge still going?
     
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    PattyC

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    Posted Oct 11, 2012
    It's in my chest freezer, which sits at 42 degrees. Have it hooked up to my keg at 15 psi now.
     
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    mattd2

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    Posted Oct 11, 2012
    Only 2 explainations I can think of, either:
    Your fridge is not working and it is at 65°F, or
    You have knocked the high pressure gauge and it is now not zero'd (check this by turning the tank off and disconnecting the reg - HP gauge should drop to zero)
     
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