New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

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benchharp
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New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by benchharp » Mon Jul 26, 2021 9:51 am

Hi,

Fairly new to kegging. I've done 7 or 8 kegs now.

Whilst cleaning the keg, basically a soak and rinse with vwp, i noticed that the o-ring on the lid had come loose.

I can refit it ok, but am worried as to whether this is a sign that it needs replacing and that it won't be airtight?

Any thoughts?

Replace or Refit?

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by geogaga » Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:10 am

What kind of keg and what ring?

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by MashBag » Mon Jul 26, 2021 10:57 am

I have a few cornies with loose O rings.........you got me thinking now?

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by geogaga » Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:32 pm

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You mean this o-ring? That's totally safe to remove and wash separately. Not sure if there's a recommendation not to. No need to be worried.

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by benchharp » Tue Jul 27, 2021 7:23 pm

geogaga wrote:
Mon Jul 26, 2021 1:32 pm
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You mean this o-ring? That's totally safe to remove and wash separately. Not sure if there's a recommendation not to. No need to be worried.

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Yeah this is the one.

That would put my mind at ease if it is removable.

I'd honestly not even considered that it would come off prior to it coming off of its own accord.

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by Carnot » Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:19 pm

Absolutely fine to remove wash and re-fit. i do it all the time and would not re-use without cleaning as beer can get slopped up under the seal. These are readily avilable off eBay. There are several types. Silicone is not worth the extra cost. Clena with warm soapy water and a nylon scrubby if necessary - nice and gentle.

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Re: New Large O Ring required? or just re-fitting?

Post by benchharp » Wed Jul 28, 2021 7:09 pm

Carnot wrote:
Wed Jul 28, 2021 4:19 pm
Absolutely fine to remove wash and re-fit. i do it all the time and would not re-use without cleaning as beer can get slopped up under the seal. These are readily avilable off eBay. There are several types. Silicone is not worth the extra cost. Clena with warm soapy water and a nylon scrubby if necessary - nice and gentle.
Thank you - appreciated.

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