Soda Keg Repair Question

[howabouttheiris]

Recently I have been paying $69.00 + $9.99 shipping for used pressurized soda kegs. It really sucks, but hey... it is worth every penny to me, as I really like the convenience.

Recently I happen upon an unpressurized keg for $20. I take the chance, get it and surprize.... it doesn't seal.

Further inspection shows that the opening appears to be mis-shaped, as I attempted to get it to seal with one of my good lids and it just leaks around it as well.

So I now have a useless soda keg, a pair of plyers, a hammer and a stubborn streak a mile long.

Thought I would consult the experts. Do I just bash it about until it conforms, or does anyone have a slightly less caveman approach that they could recommend?

Thanks, as always.

 

[TipsyDragon]

the metal remembers the shape its supposed to be it just needs some reminding. if you do go the hammer approach use small but firm taps.

 

[P-J]

I did a wrirup a bunch of years ago on this issue:
Keg Lid Geometry & Adjustment
Hope it helps...

 

[Myke_J]

Recently I have been paying $69.00 + $9.99 shipping for used pressurized soda kegs. It really sucks, but hey... it is worth every penny to me, as I really like the convenience.

I'm more concerned with why you are paying $80 for one used corney. I usually pay $25 to a friend who works for Pepsi (those ones need cleaned and new o-rings, but I get free disconnects and fittings), $35 at my LHBS(pressurized and ready to sanitize and fill), and bought a 4 pack from Northern Brewer with a gift cert I got for Christmas for $115.

 

[P-J]

I'm more concerned with why you are paying $80 for one used corney. ...

He lives in Canada and is at the extreme mercy of customs and tariffs.

 

[howabouttheiris]

Shipping tends to be the bigger issue for me on PEI.

I was looking at a AHS kit. $30.00 for the kit and $25.00 for the shipping. UPS manditory.

I was looking at a 4 pack of corney's from the USA. $100., but $150 for shipping. If any one keg has an issue... I am worse off then buying 'local' (Noble Grape in Halifax)

A single WineKitz is as close to a LHBS that can be found on the island. No grains, very limited spray malts, no hops, etc.

With $20.50 min for a 12 pack of commercial domestic brew (fixed LCBO pricing), it is surprising that there has not been a better way found..... Probably should start a local club and bulk order if nothing else.

 

[Monty420th]

I am lucky I think, $49 at the LBHS, granted it is expensive, but in the price range to be competitive. Where is a good place to order from and get the shipping cost down?

also, how much pressure were you putting on the keg when it was leaking? one keg I got for free NEEDS at least 10 psi or it won't seal. I just bump up the pressure on it above this, wiggle the top and then it seals up just fine.

 

[whale]

The shipping to Canada is crazy. If you have anything sent by UPS FEDEX... you are paying for brokers fee. which is about $75.00 even if its for a free gift. Only way to send things across would be to use US postal.


if you see a dent on the lip of you keg. hold a piece of metal on the inside, hit it with a hammer.

when you seal it, hold the lid in place without locking it in. turn co2 on and wiggle it in place. I find my kegs leak if i just lock the lid first.

 

[Sacdan]

Definately try keg lube on the O-ring as well. I have had a few lids that leaked a bit. A little keg lube fixed that.