Wire brush pieces in liquid-out, ball lock keg post

[mtg4772]

Finally got this keg to seal. Had to replace the gas-in post and clean the liquid-out. In the liquid-out post I found 2 pieces of a wire brush that was preventing the seal. The seller must have cleaned it and didn't bother to check for a seal. The first thing I did was turn it over face first in a bed of water and saw those bubbles.

All said and done I spent the same amount as the price of a guaranteed seal keg, but the knowledge gained will serve me for years to come. Thanks to everyone that helped me figure this out.

 

[Hammy71]

When ever I buy kegs, or clean them, I completely take them apart. Amazing the gunk (or stuff) you'll find.

 

[mtg4772]

From where do you buy them? $60 for the guarenteed seal, refurbished is a bit much for me. Especially now that I know how to refurbish them myself.

I think I can use 2 more.

 

[Hammy71]

I waited for deals. On occasion you can get lucky and still get kegs for less than 30 bucks. But, you got to be patient. If you can't buy local, shipping can be a killer, so buy several at a time if you can.

http://www.kegglebrewing.com/Reconditioned-Ball-Lock-Kegs_c_18.html

 

[mtg4772]

I waited for deals. On occasion you can get lucky and still get kegs for less than 30 bucks. But, you got to be patient. If you can't buy local, shipping can be a killer, so buy several at a time if you can.

http://www.kegglebrewing.com/Reconditioned-Ball-Lock-Kegs_c_18.html

Wow! That's awesome. Thanks.