why the pressure on the keg keeps going down?

[jvend]

why the pressure on the keg keeps going down? I placed it at 30 psi, leave it at the fridge for 1 day and then when I checked it, it was at 20 psi, no leaks on keg!!! What happened? The beer absorbed co2 and lowered the pressure? I had to get it up 30 again yesterday!

 

[cfonnes]

Was it warm or cold when you originally set it at 30 psi.

Is always attached to the co2 tank or are you charging it to 30 then disconnecting?

 

[jvend]

It was cold, i charge it at 30 psi, then I disconnect it

 

[cfonnes]

The beer absorbed the co2.

I usually hook mine to 25 psi for 24 hours then adjusted to 12 psi for 4 days. Then it is ready to serve.

 

[Slipgate]

If you disconnect it, it will absorb CO2 and the pressure will go down. It will absorb CO2 regardless, but if you keep it on the gas, the pressure will (should) remain constant.