Danby Kegerator Leaking CO2

Discussion in 'Home Bar' started by WhosYourNattyDaddy, Jan 14, 2016.

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  1. WhosYourNattyDaddy

    WhosYourNattyDaddy Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2016

    My kegerator is leaking CO2 from the female receptor. The nut that screws onto the tank is leaking air out the back end (in between the CO2 pipe and the nut). I tried thread seal tape but it didn't seem to work.
    Any suggestions or anyone have the same issue?
     
    #1 WhosYourNattyDaddy, Jan 14, 2016
  2. mikehartigan

    mikehartigan Maven (1,421) Apr 9, 2007 Illinois

    Thread seal tape won't help because the threads on that connector are not designed to seal. There should be a nylon or fiber washer between the regulator and the tank. Here's one: http://www.leeners.com/homebrew/store/co2-washer.shtml
    It's good idea to keep a few on hand. At $.15 each, no reason not to. Many CO2 suppliers will give you one at no charge if you ask.
     
    #2 mikehartigan, Jan 14, 2016
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  3. IceAce

    IceAce Pooh-Bah (2,274) Jan 8, 2004 California
    Pooh-Bah

    Many regulators are sold as a;
    • "Thick Nylon Seal on inlet nipple is permanent to help eliminate a source of leaks... no need to use a new fiber washer each time tank is changed"
    ...yet that 15ยข washer works 99.9% of the time.

    Go.Buy.Three.
     
    #3 IceAce, Jan 14, 2016
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