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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Contacted the place where I got my kegerator and all kegging equipment(beverage factory). They are sending a new regulator no questions asked. In the mean time, I have a spare regulator which is brand new(don't ask) I'm going to hook that up tonight and pressure test it and see if it holds.
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Well then...it appears there is a problem with the regulator. I'll get in contact with Kegco and have them replace. Once it gets replaced, I'll run the same test and then continue to check for leaks. Thanks guys!
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Ok so I finally got my tank refilled. Connected it but didn't hook it up to any tanks. Set it to 15 psi and shut the tank off. 4 days letter I checked the regulator and it had dropped 10psi to 5 psi. So it appears the regulator and/or the valves that block the c02 going from entering the tanks...
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Is your cider clear? If not then there is still some yeast in suspension and stirring it up wouldn't matter. If it is, give it a very gentle spin, maybe that will start fermentation back up. If not, not the end of the world, it'll just be slightly lower in abv
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    I have a hard plastic type washer on the fitting that connects the regulator and the co2 tank so I don't think that's the issue
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    Skeeter Pee

    SP in the winter...I like your style!
  7. H

    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Sounds like a plan. Thanks for the tip. If that holds, I'll replace the valve and take it one connection at a time
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Seems a bit high. I'd check every 3 days as suggested. If it seems stable, I'd reduce by 1 ajc and take it from there. Or dump half a packet of yeast and cold crash when you hit the correct FG and continue
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    By low pressure outlet port do you meant the gas lines aka just turn the valves to the "off" position so no gas runs out?
  10. H

    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Hm that seems to be a pretty high FG. I usually hit 1.01 in about a week. What's your ferm temp?
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Making your own extract is the best. I made vanilla extract that I used in this. I used 25 beans and a whole 750ml bottle of vodka. I waited about 8 months before using it(super strong) but 2-3 months would be a min. for me
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    If that's the case I'm calling kegco as this is a brand new regulator that came with my kegerator. Maybe I'll call tomorrow and have them send me a new one just to be safe
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    My new plan is to get the co2 filled and attach the regulator and open the co2 but leave the valves on the gas lines closed to see if it's my regulator/co2 connection or the leak is further down
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Would pictures of each fitting be helpful. The directions that came with my kegco are crap but I've tried reading up online a lot
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    Ok so now I'm confused. A week ago I refilled the co2, tightened everything down, sprayed all connections with star San and saw no bubbles. Haven't been home in a week so just checked it. CO2 is empty and no pressure in my kegs. If both kegs don't have pressure does that mean I have a leak...
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Wow. That's really surprising. How much AJ concentrate are you adding? Ground cinnamon or cinnamon extract. I add a bit of homemade Madagascar vanilla bean extract to this and it adds another layer of deliciousness
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    Joe's Quick Grape Mead

    Wow. After about a year in the bottle this stuff mellows out nicely. No more clawing sweetness and overly welches flavor. And man is it pretty strong. I thought I was going to dump this. Will be making another gallon once things quiet down from the holidays.
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    2 empty CO2 tanks in2 weeks

    So I refilled my co2 tank, made sure everything was tightened with a wrench and hooked up the gas. Sprayed everything connection down with star San and saw no bubbles. Hopefully with tightening the posts(which were just hand tight before) solves this issue. Will be checking the regulator tonight...
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    No gushers for mine. Actually, the carb level is perfect for me. Almost champagne like. But I guess it was just too much to stove top pasturize. Oh well, I kegged 3 gallons of it so the 2 gallons in bottles went right into the kegerator to stall the yeast
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    Caramel Apple Hard Cider

    Just a heads up for those who are bottle carbing this. I just had a 5 gallon batch that made my tester bottle turn rock hard in a day and a half. Went to stove top pasturize at 180 degrees and with the bottles in the bath for 2 minutes, one top SHOT off and another started bubbling around the...
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