5 lb down in the red after overnight?

[user 246304]

Hmm. Two lagers on a "T", a Festbier (below) and German Pils in early lager. The Festbier has been at 9 psi for several weeks, but the Pils is getting it's first (slow, not force carbed) carbonation as it lagers over the next several weeks. The tank was filled yesterday. I don't recall what a "full fill" looks like but I was surprised to see the dial read only 800 psi. I sprayed Star-San everywhere but couldn't find any leak. I am using no keg grease and the gaskets may not be the newest. But again, no detectable leaks.

Yet this tank is here:

-any thoughts?

Lagering for one more month but really felt like a lager - so poured the Festbier.

 

[marc1]

Is the tank in the fridge?

You can weigh it against the tare weight on the cylinder to see how much is left.

 

[day_trippr]

800 psi would be fine if the cylinder was still a bit chilled from the fill process. But, now it's reading ~550 psi, and unless you're keeping that tank inside a kegerator/keezer this chart implies your cylinder is down to around ~15% of fill. I'd suspect the second keg or its connection is leaking...

 

[user 246304]

Thanks guys. Yes, actually, the tank is in the fridge with the kegs, 34F. I'm trying to read your curve, thanks for that day_trippr. I imagine that's normal, then yes? (ps: Jst read the liquid/vapor phase chart. So I think we're good, yes? It would be reading 800ish at room temperature, and stay constant till near depletion - i.e., it should stay here at 550ish, till near depletion)? (OK - I see the normal fill range. Looks like it's spot on). Thanks much!

 

[day_trippr]

Yes, ok, you're good then, carry on. Context clearly matters

Cheers!

 

[user 246304]

Yes, ok, you're good then, carry on. Context clearly matters

Cheers!

Learned something, thanks again.