CO2
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:16 pm
by Oktoberfest
Somewhat new to kegging and starting to get a bit frustrating. 2x in the last couple weeks my CO2 canister has completely bled dry. Obviously a leak of some sort, but no idea where to start looking for a leak. I have a converted pin to ball lock corny with relief valve. Running 10 psi to it. Curious if the relief valve is faulty or should I be checking the lines/connections. Can someone point me in the right direction?
Re: CO2
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 12:38 pm
by anday6
Mix up some star san or dish soap solution and spray/wipe over every seam and connection. Then just follow the bubbles.
Good hunting soldier.
Re: CO2
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 1:09 pm
by Oktoberfest
Easy enough anday6. Thank you for the reply. I'll give it a whirl.
Re: CO2
Posted: Sat Feb 11, 2012 6:38 pm
by Quin
Sometimes you have to crank it up to 20 psi to seal it off. Spray star-san all around the posts, relief valve, and top to make sure it's not leaking as you're pressurizing up.
Re: CO2
Posted: Sun Feb 12, 2012 9:21 am
by brewinhard
Are you purging the keg after racking into it, to properly seat the lid. I usually go up to about 25-30 PSI just to make sure the lid is seated well inside. Have you tried any keg lube to add that to your large O-ring on the lid? Just some thoughts to help....