Recent content by BlakMajix

I've gone over the keg parts (disconnects, etc.) with soapy spray and don't see any problems. I don't hear any hissing either. I'll keep monitoring it and chalk it up to fluctuation unless I hear/see different. Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help BierMuncher. I set it back to 30 PSI several hours ago and will follow your instructions. :mug: Doing the leak test I can't detect any more leaks but the PSI on keg seems to drop little by little. Is it normal to see a dip in PSI on the keg regulator while it's carbonating...

Update: Things look to be ok at the moment. I tested all connections and do not appear to have any leaks. I guess my only question now is what to do about continuing my force carbonation (and hopefully have it ready by Sunday). Anyone have any suggestions based on the details in my above posts?

Oh, and I forgot to mention....the tank is on the outside of the keggerator.

On the tank threads?

I'm pretty positive fermentation is done. It's a deadguy clone that spent 10 days in the primary and another 2 & 1/2 weeks in a secondary. I think you might be right with the gasket. I removed the regulator from the tank and the rubber gasket was somewhat mangled. I put the nylon gasket back on...

Last night I kegged a beer for the first time. I did the soapy water test, discovered a leak around where the nut connects from the regulator to the tank. I had the nylon gasket installed but no matter how I re-tightened it continued to leak. So I made a trip to lowes and bought a rubber gasket...

Hmmm...dunno if I'd categorize it as a "strong" smell but it definitely has an odor. Might not be worth saving a few bucks if it has a chance of imparting funky smells to my beer :(

I do have 1/4" swivel nuts + threaded MFL connects so I believe I'm ok fitting wise. The box the tubing came in at the hardware store said it was rated up to 250 psi which I'm pretty sure is overkill but it's pretty cheap ($0.40/ft) and I like the idea of having the gas lines a different color...

Can anyone tell me if this tubing is ok for my gas lines? Tubing My local hardware store has the blue 1/4" ID stuff and the price is good. I know I can order gas line tubing online but this is convenient, cheaper, and if it will work, I'm going to pick some up. Anyone? Thanks!!!!

Looks great drunkatuw. Thanks for the help :mug:

That definitely puts my mind more at ease. Did you use a spade bit for yours and did you have to drill through insulation that area? I know the outside area near the compressor has no insulation but I'm assuming there is some in there between the inner plastic lining and the metal outside...

I had originally considered going the drip pan route since it involved no extra drilling but didn't think it would be possible since I have a dual regulator (I have the one pictured in this link: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/products/ProdByID.aspx?ProdID=7739). Wouldn't I have to run two lines...

First let me say that I'm not the most handy person when it comes to cutting, drilling, etc. but generally I come out ok in the end. This is the first time I've ever kegged and have my first batch of all-grain beer currently fermenting and awaiting it's new home in the keggerator I'm building...

That helps allot Spyk'd. Thanks a bunch. I got this setup from Midwest: Brew Logic Dual Tap Draft System It comes with a dual-regulator and gas disconnects so I'm assuming I won't need the gas connectors or 2 of the tail piece connectors correct? Also, the sanke coupler is optional...