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Old 11-20-2006, 12:16 AM
Pat Kennedy
 
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Corny Kegs2

Just put my first all grain batch of a Domestic IPA in a 5 gallon
Corny Keg and pressurized it to about 35psi for 2 days on my cold back
porch. I had to remove the ball lock fitting (gas side) to install a
pin lock fitting for another keg I was reconditioning. I checked the
connections on the ball lock keg with water and there were no apparent
co2 leaks. Am I correct in assuming the keg should hold pressure
indefinitely?
I have a total of 11 of these kegs and am trying to get all of them in
shape. Any tips for long term storage? (full or empty) I have been
using PBW to clean them and it seems to be doing a good job. Do the
washers under the dip tube and short tube usually get replaced too?
Is it ok to use a light coating of keg lube on ALL fittings and
washers (poppets too)? I am new to kegging and any input would be
appreciated.
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Old 11-20-2006, 01:04 AM
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[QUOTE=Pat Kennedy;12203]Am I correct in assuming the keg should hold pressure indefinitely?[/QUOTE]
Yes, it will stay under pressure for a long time.

[QUOTE=Pat Kennedy;12203]Any tips for long term storage? (full or empty) I have been using PBW to clean them and it seems to be doing a good job.[/QUOTE]
Clean, sanitized, and under about 10 pounds of CO2 pressure.

[QUOTE=Pat Kennedy;12203]Do the washers under the dip tube and short tube usually get replaced too?[/QUOTE]
Yes, right along with the big O-ring, poppets, and QD O-rings.

[QUOTE=Pat Kennedy;12203]Is it ok to use a light coating of keg lube on ALL fittings and washers (poppets too)?[/QUOTE]
Absolutely.

Good luck,
Wild
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