Another keg not carbing

[Billsbrew]

So I've read numerous posts regarding keg carbing/line length/co2 pressures...blah blah blah. I still can't get my beer carbed correctly. The beer pours fine, it has a head for a few minutes then the beer doesnt have any noticeable carbonation no bubbles from the bottom of the glass except for 1 or 2!! I use bev seal ultra 3/16 line about 10 feet with perlick 525ss. The co2 is at 11-12 lbs but it's just not right. When I bottled they were always real nice now, not so much. What am I missing? Any help/thought???

 

[beaksnbeer]

How long are you leaving them at 11-12 psi. I personally like to set my seal at 30-35 psi wait an hour and set in kezzer at 10-12 psi for 2 weeks never had one not carb.

 

[Billsbrew]

That's pretty much what I do. Is there any difference between carbing with priming sugar and force carbing?

 

[beaksnbeer]

Yep, priming with sugar your keg is a giant bottle needs to sit at room temperature til carbed. Force/burst carbing you are forcing co2 into solution (beer) which works better at lower temperatures. Mine is set at 39* no problem. Sounds like a possible regulator pressure is misreading, leak or recipe/making issue as to lack of carbonation. Try bumping psi up to 15 for a day or two see if it gets better.

 

[Billsbrew]

I'll have to try the 15 psi and see what happens. Thx.

 

[RUNningonbrew]

You can also try bumping it up to 30 psi and rocking it back and forth.

 

[Billsbrew]

That will be my next trial. 30 psi. Thanks everyone. I had not thought about the regulator being bad....more gas went in when I pushed it to 15. It still didn't pour too fast, which is good. Btw, I just pulled a drunk mosquito from my double bock. I may soon be joining him.