Leaky keg

[mazaman]

I bought my keg, a used Corny Keg from Northern Brewer, and I started cleaninig it today. When I was swirling around the PBW in the keg I noticed that the keg is leaking pretty bad near the lid seal. Is this keg destined not to hold pressure, or will pressurizing it create an air tight seal? As a side note, I did also by the seal replacement kit, I just haven't put them on yet.

 

[JoeBronco]

Put in the seal replacement kit and get back to us.

 

[muse435]

I have two corny kegs, one seals on it's own the other not so much. For the second one i use ample amount of keg lube and have to pull up on the lid when applying pressure to the keg. Once there is pressure in it, it stays sealed.

 

[xenophobe2020]

Mine leaks like crazy whe not pressurized. not a big deal, just make sure to check for leaks when u do pressurize it.

relax, have a home brew.

 

[mazaman]

Put in the seal replacement kit and get back to us.

You were right - changing the seal did the trick.

 

[JoeBronco]