No Gas, can I keg???

[skeeordye11]

So I received a kegerator for Christmas yesterday. Problem is, the threads on the CO2 bottle were f'd up and I couldn't screw on my regulator or anything else for that matter. Anyways, I have beer that is ready to be kegged, only I don't have any gas. I am wondering if I can put the beer in the keg anyways, but I am concerned about the oxygen in the headspace of the keg and not being able to get a good seal on the lid without pressurizing the keg. What do you think?

 

[Moonpile]

I think I'd wait, mostly to ensure that the keg is sealing, since presumably your keg is new-to-you too.

 

[McKBrew]

It will be fine. The beer will still off-gas some CO2 and protect the contents. Think of it as the equivalent of a secondary. If you want you could also carbonate with priming sugar and once you get your CO2 tank fixed you could use it to dispense carbonated beer.

 

[kirscp]

It will be fine. The beer will still off-gas some CO2 and protect the contents. Think of it as the equivalent of a secondary. If you want you could also carbonate with priming sugar and once you get your CO2 tank fixed you could use it to dispense carbonated beer.

It will only carb is the keg seals, and you won't know if it is sealed.

I would wait. You won't be gaining anything by kegging now.

My last two kegs, I had to hit with 30lbs, and it took a few minutes of moving the top around, before I got them sealed. Was extremely FRUSTRATING!

 

[McKBrew]

Even if for some reason the keg doesn't seal the keg will still be the equivalent of a secondary with airlock, if you don't add priming sugar. Not sure why some people are having a difficult time getting seals on the kegs, esp if you use keg lube on the lid gasket.

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

Even if for some reason the keg doesn't seal the keg will still be the equivalent of a secondary with airlock, if you don't add priming sugar. Not sure why some people are having a difficult time getting seals on the kegs, esp if you use keg lube on the lid gasket.

+1; It will still have some fermentation and will build pressure, much like a secondary. If you're THAT concerned, just wait; I would go ahead though. Give your beer some more time to condition

 

[Austin_]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I don;t have gas or a fridge yet, just empty kegs. The other day I took 2.3 oz of priming sugar, boiled it, and gently poured it in the keg. I then racked on to the priming solution. I lubed up the o-rings a little, locked the cap, and put the keg in my closet. I figure it will be primed by the time I get the gas and fridge. Is this an ok procedure?

edit: The keg came pressurized so I know it will hold pressure.

 

[Bernie Brewer]

So I received a kegerator for Christmas yesterday. Problem is, the threads on the CO2 bottle were f'd up and I couldn't screw on my regulator or anything else for that matter.

Ok, I'll bite: You do realize that the threads in question are left-hand threads, right?
Just making sure.......

 

[pen25]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I don;t have gas or a fridge yet, just empty kegs. The other day I took 2.3 oz of priming sugar, boiled it, and gently poured it in the keg. I then racked on to the priming solution. I lubed up the o-rings a little, locked the cap, and put the keg in my closet. I figure it will be primed by the time I get the gas and fridge. Is this an ok procedure?

edit: The keg came pressurized so I know it will hold pressure.

yuo can purge a bit of the keg to release the o2 and to ensure it has held pressure.

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

I'm kind of in the same boat. I don;t have gas or a fridge yet, just empty kegs. The other day I took 2.3 oz of priming sugar, boiled it, and gently poured it in the keg. I then racked on to the priming solution. I lubed up the o-rings a little, locked the cap, and put the keg in my closet. I figure it will be primed by the time I get the gas and fridge. Is this an ok procedure?

edit: The keg came pressurized so I know it will hold pressure.

You're fine- It shouldn't hurt in a week to purge it just a little to ensure it's sealed and holding pressure.

 

[skeeordye11]

Ok, I'll bite: You do realize that the threads in question are left-hand threads, right?
Just making sure.......

Nope. Didn't realize that, but it'a gonna work out in the end. Now I'm getting one with a 2 tap tower on it already and I get to pick my regulator and couplers! One time in my life that my stiupidity actually worked in my favor!

 

[FxdGrMind]

Now that's funny!!! Just don't let the gift giver know it. =)

I'm envious as UPS delivery of my set up is still days away.... Dang that's a long time!!!!

 

[david_42]

I'd keg it. There will be enough CO2 to purge the head space & if it doesn't seal, just reset the lid when you get the replacement CO2 bottle.

 

[IrregularPulse]

I'd wait. There's no risk in leaving it. Not much risking in transferring, but 0 in leaving it.