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Posted:  15 Apr 2009 21:05

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Help -

I have a three-keg kegerator (Superior) which has worked wonderfully for about three years - I got it used via ebay from a bar in San Jose, CA.  After I cleaned it up, it looked and worked like brand new.

I have had NO problems until recently.  In the past month, I have had to fill the CO2 tank twice.  My supplier told me that I probably didn't have the connector on the tank tight enough.  This last time, I REALLY cranked down on the nut, so to speak.  He told me that 99% of the time, the leaks are from the nut not being tight enough.

But, alas, my CO2 is empty again! 

Any ideas what could cause this loss of CO2?  I plan to check ALL the connections tomorrow.  Obviously, I haven't moved the kegerator; I have only cleaned the lines and replaced the beer of course.

Could I have a leak in one of the lines?  Besides the nut on the tank, what else could I possibly check?  Could the washer on the nut go bad?

Do I need to replace the gauge?

Any ideas would be wonderful, thank you.



Mike
Posted:  17 Apr 2009 22:37

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Hey Mike,  I had a scratch or something on the end of the male side of one of the couplers that I think was causing a similar problem.  For that connection I just wrapped the thread in white plumber's tape and then screwed it on real tight.  That did the trick.  Unfortunately, I have to redo everytime I change co2 tanks...

J
Posted:  17 Jul 2009 07:41

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try replacing your "check valves". they are abour $2 each.
Posted:  01 Sep 2011 04:07

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I have been running out of CO2 quickly as well. The guy at the refill suggested spraying soapy water onto the coupler and the tank. Apparently if a bubble appears, you've found your leak.

I'll let you know how it goes~