bk0
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I just bought my first kegging setup from LHBS. Ball-lock with regulator and hoses and a set of new O-rings.
I broke the keg down, replaced all the O-rings like it said to.
Put a batch of beer in it, pressurized to 10psi. Tried to shake it a bit and noticed some liquid coming out of the IN valve. When I stopped shaking it didn't seem to leak anymore. I'm no expert but it seemed like the hose didn't have very tight connection with the valve?
I took a pair of vice grips and tightened both valves as tight as I could.
Then I pressurized and let it sit 24 hours in my kegerator. Next day I try some and it's totally flat and my tank is mostly empty!
What the hell! Did I buy a bad keg or what? Do I need to replace the poppets?
I broke the keg down, replaced all the O-rings like it said to.
Put a batch of beer in it, pressurized to 10psi. Tried to shake it a bit and noticed some liquid coming out of the IN valve. When I stopped shaking it didn't seem to leak anymore. I'm no expert but it seemed like the hose didn't have very tight connection with the valve?
I took a pair of vice grips and tightened both valves as tight as I could.
Then I pressurized and let it sit 24 hours in my kegerator. Next day I try some and it's totally flat and my tank is mostly empty!
What the hell! Did I buy a bad keg or what? Do I need to replace the poppets?