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Got a Leak Somewhere...
Hey guys...I seem to have a leak somewhere in my CO2 to keg setup. In my first kegging attempt, we went from 800 psi to an empty tank in a matter of days.
I brought the CO2 tank to my LHBS and told them about it. They fixed one problem (added a plastic washer to the connection between the regulator and the tank), but things still seem to be leaking somewhere. When I kegged this afternoon I was in the process of rocking the keg back and forth to get some absorption. Over the 3 - 4 minutes of rocking the keg I watched the CO2 drop from 800 to 600. I've been spraying down everything with soapy water to try and find a leak and can't seem to find anything.
Is losing 200 PSI on the co2 tank normal for a single kegging session? Is it possible there is a leak somewhere with the regulator?
i was having the same problem when i first started, i just had to go back and make sure that everything was tight, in the end it was the regulator leaking kept playing with it and the washer and finally it must have set right because this is the longest i've gone so far without having to get a new tank, i was going thru a 20# tank in a month, i hope that when it empties i will get the seal again and not run into trouble wasting co2
it's not normal... just keep on checking!! and if it's a used keg, check the relief valve on top... I had a used one that would leak whenever the pressure went over 20psi and it would slowly leak until i went downstairs and the bastard was empty...
BrewTown_Bill wrote:
it's not normal... just keep on checking!! and if it's a used keg, check the relief valve on top... I had a used one that would leak whenever the pressure went over 20psi and it would slowly leak until i went downstairs and the bastard was empty...
Dito. Also check your lid gasket, have you put keg lube on the gasket? This makes a nice little seal and keeps out the slow leak.
Check every fitting, every hose, gasket, valve, regulator, everything!!! You have a leak. If air moves in, out or through something check it. Also use a couple gallons of water in an empty keg. Costs a lot less than gallons of beer! The leak is somewhere. Soapy water is best and a well trained ear. Good luck. Be sure to check the keg valves, in and out. Then check the bulk head seal and the relief valve. Pressure the system to 30psi or maybe above if nothing is found.
You could always put a little tephlon tape on the threads at the tank and regulator connection.
The leak seems to have stopped somehow. When I really noticed the quick drop I was shaking the keg (gas line still attached). I'm guessing something isn't as tight so that when I shake it, its causing the leak. I've had it turned up to 20 psi for the past 24 hours and haven't seen any significant drop in pressure yet.
The pressure release valve might be a good place to check...I'll look closer at that. Other than that, I've examined everything and am coming up empty. Very frustrating...
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