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Co2 tank issues

Post by wader98 » Sun Apr 22, 2018 8:06 pm

Since I started kegging ive gone thru 2 x 20 lbs and one x 5lbs of co2 cause there seems to be s slow leak somewhere I can't find. Long story I'm starting with the regulator as there are 4 adapters from regulator to tank as the nipple is right hand thread. Does anyone know where I can find one of these locally?
https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/CGA_320 ... ple-lh.htm

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Re: Co2 tank issues

Post by Tim Gregory » Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:24 pm

I was having the same problem. I changed all the o-rings on the kegs and it sorted it out.

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Post by mckay75 » Mon Apr 23, 2018 8:13 am

I would think a place like Praxair or similar would have that piece. I had a similar leak in an older regulator that cost me a couple of 5lb tanks as well. Ended up being the brass fitting that your co2 line connects to. There is a gasket in there that dried up and became brittle over time. I replaced it with one of these:

http://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/product-p/36449.htm

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Re: Co2 tank issues

Post by Swine » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:01 am

When I first setup my keezer I had leaks. I filled a bucket with water and put everything in (positive pressure of CO2 will prevent water from getting in). I saw instantly everywhere there was a leak. Some at the ball lock connectors, some on the manifold. A bit extra Teflon tape helps!

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Re: Co2 tank issues

Post by jacinthebox » Mon Apr 23, 2018 9:44 am

Tim Gregory wrote:
Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:24 pm
I was having the same problem. I changed all the o-rings on the kegs and it sorted it out.
This is where i mostly have slow leaks...this and the PRVs (sometimes they just fail/leak)
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Re: Co2 tank issues

Post by wader98 » Mon Apr 23, 2018 3:58 pm

Just checked don Brenton and prax air and no luck. Will have to order online, replace the keg seals and hope for the best!

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