co2 keeps spiking!!!

[buckrogers71]

so i had a problem with constantly running out of co2, checked all my fittings gave it a squirt of dish detergent and warm water, no bubbles...no troubles!

problem is now that my co2 gauge is showing 20 psi, i fiddle with the set screw to lower the pressure only to find it at 12-20 minutes later.

the beer is coming out like a garden hose!

any ideas, remedies etc?

 

[Berniep]

The beer is providing the pressure.
Purge the keg with the pressure set low and it will creep up to the carb level of the beer. Purge a few times to lower the carb level.
My regulator will creep up 2 or three psi. I just set it to account for this.

 

[buckrogers71]

thanks! i turned off the co2 for the time being so I guess we'll see where i am with that....

 

[BBL_Brewer]

If my keg gets overcarbed, I just shut off the gas to the keg until I've poured a few pints and then turn the gas back on. This way you use that CO2 to dispense while equilizing pressure and not waste any gas. It's also a good idea to set your pressure 2-3 PSI below target to adjust for creep.