Problems with converted keg

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  1. raven100p666

    raven100p666 Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 California

    First problem: it is slightly leaking from behind the ball valve on the outside of the keg.

    Secondly: When I drain the keg using the valve it leaves behind around 1.5 to 2 gallons. Whats the best way to get the remaining liquid out? or do I compensate for that somehow?
     
    #1 raven100p666, Aug 29, 2014
  2. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    Try teflon tape on the threads of your ball valve.

    For getting more liquid out from beneath the ball valve, we use a dip tube (with a false bottom). It creates a siphon when draining, and you can get most of the liquid out.
     
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  3. kennyg

    kennyg Initiate (0) Dec 31, 2007 Illinois

    If you bottled you wouldn't have this problem :wink:
     
    #3 kennyg, Aug 29, 2014
  4. GreenKrusty101

    GreenKrusty101 Initiate (0) Dec 4, 2008 Nevada


    Yes, he would. :wink:
     
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  5. raven100p666

    raven100p666 Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 California

    Thanks for the reply. I also read that someone moved the gasket to the outside of the keg and it worked. This is the set up I have. As for the volume of liquid left behind maybe I just didn't install it correctly.

    http://morebeer.com/products/stainless-weldless-mash-keg-conversion.html
     
    #5 raven100p666, Aug 29, 2014
  6. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    Yeah, if I remember correctly, for the weldless fittings I put on (just on regular pots, not kegs), the gasket is on the outside. Just a coupler and washer on the inside.

    EDIT: re: your dip tube not getting your wort out, if your connection is leaking, you don't have a liquid-tight fit (obviously), which could be just enough to keep you from getting any siphon action. Like when I'm transferring beer with an auto siphon, if the tubing isn't snug on the racking cane, I'll lose the siphon. Sometimes I have to use a hose clamp to get it snug enough.

    Try using teflon on your threads, put the gasket on the outside of the pot, tighten it good (with a wrench both inside and outside the pot), and try again.
     
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  7. raven100p666

    raven100p666 Initiate (0) Aug 20, 2011 California

    Thanks, I put teflon tape on and moved the gasket to the outside. I also put an O-ring on the inside of the keg between the washer and the keg wall. I filled it up and it is no longer leaking. Thanks for your help.
     
    #7 raven100p666, Aug 29, 2014
  8. carteravebrew

    carteravebrew Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2010 Colorado

    Good. Hope you are able to siphon out the liquid below your valve.
     
    #8 carteravebrew, Aug 29, 2014
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