Summa_Brewologica
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Hey folks,
I am going to try and explain this the best I can. I lost a whole 20 lb tank of co2 due to a leak in my gas system. I have 4 duo tight inline regulators (white plastic). The way I problem solved this was first to hook up my backup tank and do the soapy water trick. Didn't see any bubbles. I disconnected all the ball locks from the keg and pressurized the system. I put my ear to the tank and sure enough I could hear gas moving. So I know it isn't a keg seal or anything like that.
With the tank on I turned off all inline regulators. This is where I think I have isolated the source. All lines held pressure from the ball lock disconnect to the output of the regulator except for one. I replaced the line, I changed the disconnect and duo tight fitting at the disconnect. I checked the diaphragm in the regulator.
As I am typing this I realized I did not pull the gauge out and try and reseat it. Is keg lube or something recommended for the small rubber parts in these inline regulators? Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
EDIT: I think I solved this. I am so afraid of over tightening the fitting that connects to the ball lock that I was too conservative with it and I think it was leaking there. It is holding pressure. I am going to leave it for a little bit and check back. Hopefully that solves it because I have to drive a ways away to get co2. Should have lasted years at the rate I brew.
I am going to try and explain this the best I can. I lost a whole 20 lb tank of co2 due to a leak in my gas system. I have 4 duo tight inline regulators (white plastic). The way I problem solved this was first to hook up my backup tank and do the soapy water trick. Didn't see any bubbles. I disconnected all the ball locks from the keg and pressurized the system. I put my ear to the tank and sure enough I could hear gas moving. So I know it isn't a keg seal or anything like that.
With the tank on I turned off all inline regulators. This is where I think I have isolated the source. All lines held pressure from the ball lock disconnect to the output of the regulator except for one. I replaced the line, I changed the disconnect and duo tight fitting at the disconnect. I checked the diaphragm in the regulator.
As I am typing this I realized I did not pull the gauge out and try and reseat it. Is keg lube or something recommended for the small rubber parts in these inline regulators? Any thoughts or ideas are appreciated.
EDIT: I think I solved this. I am so afraid of over tightening the fitting that connects to the ball lock that I was too conservative with it and I think it was leaking there. It is holding pressure. I am going to leave it for a little bit and check back. Hopefully that solves it because I have to drive a ways away to get co2. Should have lasted years at the rate I brew.
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