Faucet to Shank Leak

[czwalga]

I have two intertaps that I've had for about 2 years. They've worked fine for a while, but recently one of them will not seal when connecting it to the fridge shank. The other tap when you're tightening it feels like you can feel the o-ring compressing. The one that's leaking feels like there's nothing to compress.

I know the obvious answer is that it's the o-ring, but i've taken it out it looks almost brand new. There's no sentiment or any build up, everything looks clean.

 

[day_trippr]

Have you tried swapping the faucets between shanks?

Cheers!

 

[IslandLizard]

Did you compare the o-rings of the 2 taps? The one that's leaking maybe out of spec (too small?).
Make sure it's seated correctly.

 

[Bean]

when is the last time you rebuilt the tap? 2 years without a rebuild might be pushing it

 

[czwalga]

I haven't swapped them I can try.

When you say rebuilt what do you mean? I take them apart and clean, them but I dont replace the parts inside.

 

[Bean]

im guessing your o-rings are shot. the o-ring rebuild kits cost 4 or 5 bucks from most sites. Personally, I do a full rebuild once a year when I deep clean my taps.

https://www.morebeer.com/products/intertap-beer-faucet-parts-seal-gasket-kit.htmlthats a link for the non-flow control style. I think I have a coupon code for morebeer if you decide to go with them

 

[gnef]

when you take the faucets off, also measure the length of the splines on the faucet and on the shank with calipers if you have them. If there is a difference, it is possible that the metal is not fully engaging with the o-ring at all.