Torpedo Keg perspective

[GaryL]

I did get 2 of the 2.6 gallon kegs and thus far are working great. Both were pressurized when I received them and no problems with getting a good seal after filling.

Thanks for all the inputs. Now I've got to ramp up production!

 

[mongoose33]

i would have needed caulk. i use lube and there is no way lube was making a difference.

That sounds like either the opening or the lid (or both, perhaps) were bent out of round, or otherwise their....straightness?....was compromised. I'm not sure how to articulate this, but the lid and the opening should mate, w/ the o-ring providing seal.

Just trying to understand what's wrong w/ them. I've had very good success w/ the Torpedo kegs, but it sure sounds like a quality-control issue.

The only other thing I can think of is whether you used pressure to try to seat the lid. I've often had lids that wouldn't seal until and unless there was pressure inside the keg.

 

[mjc999]

That sounds like either the opening or the lid (or both, perhaps) were bent out of round, or otherwise their....straightness?....was compromised. I'm not sure how to articulate this, but the lid and the opening should mate, w/ the o-ring providing seal.



Just trying to understand what's wrong w/ them. I've had very good success w/ the Torpedo kegs, but it sure sounds like a quality-control issue.



The only other thing I can think of is whether you used pressure to try to seat the lid. I've often had lids that wouldn't seal until and unless there was pressure inside the keg.

It had to be a bent rim. The co2 was rushing out and would never pressurize. No amount of fiddling with the lid would make it any better and it was always from the same spot.

I get that these are mass produced Chinese imports, and there are going to be quality issues from the manufacturer. I guess I was expecting that Morebeer would test them before packing and shipping. Every other keg i've bought has come pressurized.

These could be great little kegs. The 1.5 gal units fit nicely in the fridge. They just need to get the quality under control.

 

[RoatanBill]

I'm interested in the Torpedo kegs, so I watched this video:https://youtu.be/LxuWrmrZs-E

Clearly there's rust on the top of the keg where the bail rests. Have you guys experienced rust on your kegs?

It also shows what's holding down that bail - spot welds on some thin metal. Pictures of Cornelius kegs show a more robust attachment that supports the bail. For those of you that have exprience with both Cornelius and Torpedo, can you comment on the quality differences you note please?

 

[plazola86]

I have 4 corny (used) kegs and 1 new Torpedo keg. I'm planning on buying another Torpedo soon. It has never giving me any problems unlike the corny's. I always have trouble with the lids and the gas quick disconnect to seal properly on the corny's. I plan on having all Torpedo's and getting rid of my corny's.

 

[NSMikeD]

I'm interested in the Torpedo kegs, so I watched this video:https://youtu.be/LxuWrmrZs-E

Clearly there's rust on the top of the keg where the bail rests. Have you guys experienced rust on your kegs?

It also shows what's holding down that bail - spot welds on some thin metal. Pictures of Cornelius kegs show a more robust attachment that supports the bail. For those of you that have exprience with both Cornelius and Torpedo, can you comment on the quality differences you note please?

It looks like the protective rubber cap on the bail is worn out and thus the metal is scratching the keg resulting in a rust spot.