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I am new to kegging and I don't know what I did wrong but have used two 5 lb tanks on 2 kegs seems too fast. Any help would be great
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There must be a leak. Check around all fittings (including where the gas post joins the keg) and the lid seal with soapy water (or starsan solution).
Tanke washer? I don't think so I got the reg.2nd hand with the keg and mini fridge.
It is a corny keg.is this a comercial keg or a 5 gallon corny?
What is PRV
I bought all new PVRS for the used kegsYup PRV got me on my first tank
I do enjoy having a draft beer and I am sure I will fix the problem thanks for the help.
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if you’ve eliminated potential spots for leaks such as lid gasket, posts, PRV, gas line connections to regulator, etc., remember that you should always open/ close the valve on the tank itself completely! Only partially opening will cause a leak.OK I will try that I am pretty good at finding problems I was a repair man for 30 years.
It is a corny keg.
I have order new ring sets for all kegs so I will change them all I di not think about the pop it I will change them alsoMake sure to replace poppet and dip tube o-rings, they get oxidized/weathered and can develop cracks or flat spots. I replace them each keg cleaning. Also lube them with food grade silicone grease.
I've only recently heard that...for propane stuff. I assume all tank valves are similar? I supposed the valve can leak if not fully open or closed?Make sure the tank valve is either all the way open or all the way closed. IOW, do not operate halfway open!
Only in the fully open position the valve stem packing (inside the valve assembly) will compress and make a seal. That's what I've read, and understand the reason to be.I've only recently heard that...for propane stuff. I assume all tank valves are similar? I supposed the valve can leak if not fully open or closed?
I don't mean to hijack, but this is related. It seems the new regulators don't require a tank gasket but rather use a rubber o-ring on the regulator. It's a stupid design imho, and mine leaks a little. My local brew supply store doesn't have the o-rings but only the tank gaskets. Does anyone know if you can eliminate the o-ring and just use a tank gasket?
I don't mean to hijack, but this is related. It seems the new regulators don't require a tank gasket but rather use a rubber o-ring on the regulator. It's a stupid design imho, and mine leaks a little. My local brew supply store doesn't have the o-rings but only the tank gaskets. Does anyone know if you can eliminate the o-ring and just use a tank gasket?
too elaborate:my taprite had the stupid o-ring, it didn't work..i used a tank washer anyway, kept a good seal that way...
Just to give you an idea, my 20 lb tank services my 3 keg kegerator (at any given time there is 1-3 kegs on) and it is still going strong just short of 4 years later.
LOL, yeah i pour 10-12 pours a day, and my 20lb'r lasts 10-12 months...and being i keep my tank on a scale, i know i use 0.2ozs a day pouring that much....and about 2ozs to purge and another 1 oz to burst carb.....
and my "20lb" tanks are usually only filled with 18lbs co2, so 288ozs/4ozs=~72 kegs...
What kind of scale do you use? Do you have a link to it?
this is mine, it stays on 24/7 as long as it's plugged into a wall outlet...so it gives me peace of mind glancing at it every pour and at night, then in the morning....making sure it doesn't all the sudden lose 8ozs or some BS...
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYA0RC2/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
got the tip from someone else here a year ago, that kept their kegs on something similar...wish i could remember who, so i could give credit to the original idea man!
edit: works great for burst carbing too!
I lost a 20 LBS tank overnight, I hope this thing fixes it. Taprite Retainer Screw for Permanent O-Ring
I totally agree with that! 50 cents for 1 O-ring vs. $4-6 for a 100 in bulk.You can buy a lifetime’s worth of O-rings for minimal cost if you buy them bulk online.
What makes them an upgrade? Silicone is very O2 permeable, much more so than Buna-N.These are red silicone rubber rings, they are an upgrade from the buna rings usually used.
Thank you, yes, that is the o-ring I'm talking about. I tried the nylon washer in addition and it still leaks some. I have other regulators without the o-ring that do not leak with only the nylon washer. Pisses me of that some manufacturer would redesign something that works fine with a design that isn't reliable.Are you talking about the o-ring that’s built into the regulator side? My tap-rite has those but I still use the nylon washer in addition to it. When I was first kegging I lost a whole tank pretty quickly. When I brought it to my welding supply shop to get it filled the guy immediately diagnosed the issue and gave me a couple of those nylon washers. After that, that wasn’t an issue; I’ve had other leaks but never from the tank post. I tape an extra to the backside of my regulator so I never lose one.
I totally agree with that! 50 cents for 1 O-ring vs. $4-6 for a 100 in bulk.
What makes them an upgrade? Silicone is very O2 permeable, much more so than Buna-N.
I'd say so.So the recommendation is to go with this thread's list and always get the Buna-N?
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