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    Very frustrated with kegging

    I have a dual gauge regulator. The gauge indicating tank pressure has remained in the "green" region; it is the pressure gauge (i.e., what I use to set pressure on the keg) that is dropping to zero overnight. I bought my kegerator setup from Beverage Factory and called them to discuss the...
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    Very frustrated with kegging

    There is CO2 in my tank, so I'm good there. I checked again for leaks with soapy water and didn't see anything suspect. As suggested by a few folks, a CO2 leak from the lid might be the culprit. I did use CO2 to bleed out O2, but didn't set the pressure that high and did not leave it for a...
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    Very frustrated with kegging

    No -- I'm leaving the gas on. However, overnight, the regulator did something odd and dropped out to zero psi. I'm not 100% sure I understand why it is doing that. Thanks for helping me troubleshoot and think things through.
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    Very frustrated with kegging

    I think I've finally have reached the point where I am seriously wondering why I spent the money to by a kegerator. The time and the hassle (and the total waste of perfectly good beer!) is just as much, if not more, than bottling. I'm failing to see the allure. It seems like one needs a graduate...
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    Kegging question

    I recently purchased two new Kegco ball lock kegs. I have a question regarding the little posts/springs inside the ball lock mechanism on the keg: Are the posts and springs fitted for In and Out? That is, is there a significant difference between the posts and springs for each? I know about...
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    Hello

    I realize I posted to the forum earlier and forgot to introduce myself. How rude. I recently started BIAB after years of extract/partial mash brewing. I've also purchased a kegerator and am learning more -- by trial and error -- about bottling, kegging, etc. With these recent changes, I am...
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    Flavor degrading in keg, hefeweizen, suggestions?

    That makes some sense. I'll try your suggestion and see how that works. Implicit in your reply is probably the bigger answer to my question: patience in carbonation. I think the novelty of the kegerator has made me lose some of my patience for carbonation, whereas before I was fine with leaving...
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    Flavor degrading in keg, hefeweizen, suggestions?

    Do you think it is possible for the flavor to degrade in two weeks? That's about how long I've had this tapped, maybe even a few days under two weeks. Worst case scenario, I make summer shandies to go with my lunches: the benefits of working from home in the summer. ;)
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    Flavor degrading in keg, hefeweizen, suggestions?

    Hi all, I've been lurking for a while but have decided to join to improve my brewing, and more importantly, kegging skills. Yes, I think I need help understanding my keg setup. As a reward for finishing major projects at work, I purchased a single tap Kegco kegerator in April. I have also...
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