Can someone tell me why i cant connect my kegs? Photos inside

[TrainSafe]

You do realize you need to slide the bottom part of the QD up as you push it down onto the post right?

Think of it like attaching a socket to a ratchet. If you don't press the little release button on the ratchet, the socket won't go on or off. These are the same way. Pulling the sliding collars up allow it to fully seat on the post.

 

[day_trippr]

I think this is the issue but do not know how to fix it. I can't see to connect these things properly and don't know why

Try wetting the O-rings around the top of the posts. Then, as already said, position the QD over the proper post (Gray = Gas = IN, Black = Beer = OUT), lift the locking ring while pushing down on the QD body. You can try rocking or twisting to get the QD to engage the O-ring at the top of the post.

Once the QD body passes over the O-ring it should slide the rest of the way fairly easily. Make sure the body "bottoms out" on the post then release the ring. It should snap into place, which you can test by pulling up on the QD body without touching the ring. If it feels like it's lifting off the post, push down on the body with a little more force then push the locking ring down.

I suspect once you get one QD locked down properly you'll get the drift and the rest will be easy...

Cheers!

 

[HopHead10]

Did not know that. Tried pullin up on the bottom of the QD then pushing down on the knob. Heard the gas. However I can't seem to get these on correctly. I hear a pop when I let go and it sounds like it locks in place but the beer doesn't come out and I can still pull the whole QD off without pulling up from the bottom and pushing down from the top. As depicted in the diagram above

 

[day_trippr]

Did not know that. Tried pullin up on the bottom of the QD then pushing down on the knob. Heard the gas. However I can't seem to get these on correctly. I hear a pop when I let go and it sounds like it locks in place but the beer doesn't come out and I can still pull the whole QD off without pulling up from the bottom and pushing down from the top. As depicted in the diagram above

You're getting closer. Just push down harder, and add some slight twisting. You just haven't bottomed out the QD.

Don't be afraid of breaking anything - the posts and QDs are pretty tough.

Cheers!

 

[TrainSafe]

Did not know that. Tried pullin up on the bottom of the QD then pushing down on the knob. Heard the gas. However I can't seem to get these on correctly. I hear a pop when I let go and it sounds like it locks in place but the beer doesn't come out and I can still pull the whole QD off without pulling up from the bottom and pushing down from the top. As depicted in the diagram above

Does the gas qd still come off too, or just the beer line? If you are hearing gas, then you should have it on.

With some of my kegs, I have to lean on it with body weight to get it to lock.

 

[HopHead10]

I only hear the gas when I put on the gray QD , sounds more like a relief than injection. Pushing till my hands hurt and still can't get the effing on there and the kegerator working.

 

[HopHead10]

Thank you all for your help by the way

 

[f-nritedog]

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[JuanMoore]

I only hear the gas when I put on the gray QD , sounds more like a relief than injection. Pushing till my hands hurt and still can't get the effing on there and the kegerator working.

Looking closer at your pics, it seems to me that you are trying to put the QD's on the wrong posts. As Yooper already mentioned, the post that has the notches in the base is the gas post (grey QD), and the one without the notches is the liquid post (black QD). In the pic below, I can just make out the notches on the post in the backround, and the post in the foreground appears to be notch free.

Once you're sure you're putting the correct QD's on the correct posts, make sure you pull the lock ring all the way up, and keep it pulled up as you push the body of the QD firmly down onto the post. Without any keg lube on the post o-rings, it can take a surprising amount of force to get them on. Once it pops into place, you can let the lock ring slide back down.

 

[day_trippr]

Looking closer at your pics, it seems to me that you are trying to put the QD's on the wrong posts.[...]

Yup. That's a good catch. You definitely have better eyes than I do

Cheers!

 

[HopHead10]

Thanks. Still am struggling to get the gas in. I will pick up some keg lube today to see if that makes a difference.

 

[Mongrat]

Make sure your gas is off when you try to connect the gas side, it might make it harder to snap on.....

 

[jamnw]

I recently got a keg just like that. I did the same thing! I put the gas in the wrong place.
It was very hard to put on the "correct" post, but once I got it on and off a couple times it seemed to get easier.
At one point I had to use a screw driver to pry it off the post.
Good luck!

 

[Dan]

I recently got a keg just like that...It was very hard to put on the "correct" post, but once I got it on and off a couple times it seemed to get easier.
At one point I had to use a screw driver to pry it off the post.
Good luck!

I initially had the same problems. I watched a couple youtube videos where guys were just snapping those connectors on and off with no problem, and always with that reassuring little click when they go on. I started using keg lube on the orings and spraying my QDs and keg posts with some sanitizing solution before connecting to the keg, all problems went away. Not sure if that is the answer but it worked for me.

 

[billtzk]

HopHead10, you have the posts reversed, as others have mentioned. Disassemble the posts. Pair up the short gas-in dip tube with the post that has the notches at the base. If one side of the rubber part of the keg is stamped "IN", put that post and dip tube there. Pair up the long dip tube with the post that doesn't have the notches, and put it in the other hole. Tighten everything up and lube the o-rings. You should then be able to attach your QDs.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/ball-lock-corny-keg-gas-vs-beer-post-137058/ (very good explanation, with nice clear pictures)

Brew Your Own: The How-To Homebrew Beer Magazine - Techniques - Cleaning the Big Bottle

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Corny Keg Thread Sizes

 

[HopHead10]

Update:

Tried spraying the gray ads and got them on! Can feel the gas going in the keg!

How long until the liquid comes out? I have the hand
Em pulled and the gas at 30 psi. Hoping I have the liquid out QD on right....

 

[beerman0001]

Can you post another pic of how it looks now?

 

[TrainSafe]

Liduid should come out immediately if it is set up right.

 

[day_trippr]

HopHead10, you have the posts reversed, as others have mentioned.[...]

Yeah he did.

The weird thing is it's actually really easy to push a gas QD onto an Out post. Maybe he gave up when he couldn't get the beer QD onto the In post

Cheers!

 

[Dan]

Doesn't sound like he has given up yet. One of the most confusing things to do is connecting keg QDs. Once you figure it out it's simple. But until you do, can be a PITA

 

[day_trippr]

Doesn't sound like he has given up yet. One of the most confusing things to do is connecting keg QDs. Once you figure it out it's simple. But until you do, can be a PITA

Yeah, I said as much early in the thread. But, honestly, it's not that confusing that a week has passed with no joy.

So now he's got the gas QD on, but it sure sounds like he hasn't managed to get the beer QD properly connected.

Kinda heartbreaking - "so close but still so far away" and all that

Cheers!

 

[Dan]

Yeah, I said as much early in the thread. But, honestly, it's not that confusing that a week has passed with no joy.

So now he's got the gas QD on, but it sure sounds like he hasn't managed to get the beer QD properly connected.

Kinda heartbreaking - "so close but still so far away" and all that

Cheers!

I always give people credit for having common sense. Really wish the OP was close by so I could lend a hand. He'll get it eventually - I think. Lot of good advice posted on this thread. I hope for beer sake he figures it out soon.

 

[beerman0001]

Yeah, I said as much early in the thread. But, honestly, it's not that confusing that a week has passed with no joy.

So now he's got the gas QD on, but it sure sounds like he hasn't managed to get the beer QD properly connected.

Kinda heartbreaking - "so close but still so far away" and all that

Cheers!

LOL I was doing this at 15 years old working at a swapmeet in CA. Through life I have learned to never ASSume what you think is easy is. But I wish people would reacherch more and have a basic understanding of what the are getting into before they proceed.

 

[HopHead10]

Update:

Success! There was a small leak from the top of the corny but finally got it working!

Transferred my iPa tote keg and am going to let it cool for 24 hrs then force carb at 30 while rolling the keg on ground with my foot. Burp keg and drop psi to 10 for a day or two ... We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for everything everyone! Good people!

 

[HopHead10]

If u look closely ucan see the marks/ bruises on my hand from trying to connect the QD's. What a bitch to get on!

Btw, what the heck does QD stand for? " quick disconnect"? Lol

 

[JuanMoore]

Update:

Success! There was a small leak from the top of the corny but finally got it working!

Transferred my iPa tote keg and am going to let it cool for 24 hrs then force carb at 30 while rolling the keg on ground with my foot. Burp keg and drop psi to 10 for a day or two ... We'll see how it goes.

Thanks for everything everyone! Good people!

Glad to hear it!

FWIW I am of the opinion that if you're going to burst carb rather than set and forget, you really should either set the pressure high for a couple days and then turn it down, or set it to serving pressure and shake/roll it around. After reading enough "help, my beer is all foam" threads, it's obvious that shaking/rolling with the pressure cranked often results in overcarbed beer.

 

[Dan]

Congrats HopHead! As JuanMoore implied, don't rush the carbing.

 

[HopHead10]

Update:

Got the qd on, injected at 30 psi checked back 20 mins later and the tank was empty!

Just went and got it filled, checked all the connections replaced the keg o-rings and injected again without the beer line plugged in. Beer was shooting out the back of the regulator!!!!

This is seeming like the impossible task. What the hell is going on?!

Also, sometimes when I screw the regulator to adjust the psi it doesn't indicate on the gauge a change unless I barely press on the gauge with my hand... Weird

 

[zepolmot]

If there are leaks it may make sense that your tank got emptied. I don't keg so somebody else will be more helpful at trouble shooting that issue.

 

[HopHead10]

Bump for help!