leaking keg

[craig1451]

My keg is leaking where the tapper connects.I changed gaskets and tried a new keg. Any suggestions?

[djc]

Are you turning the coupler all the way to the stops before engaging the handle?

[KillianBoy]

craig1451,
Yup, what djc said, and can you pinpoint where exactly you think it is leaking and which gaskets have you replaced?
Just FYI, if you have plenty of gas, your leaks isn't at the connection, if you don't have massive foam, it most likely isn't the probe gasket/washer, if you don't have beer in the pressure relief valve, it isn't the "O" rings on probe. If you have gas, no foam and no beer in pressure relief valve, have you checked the washer between coupler and beer line? If still confused and have problems, can you post pictures?
KB

[craig1451]

craig1451,
Yup, what djc said, and can you pinpoint where exactly you think it is leaking and which gaskets have you replaced?
Just FYI, if you have plenty of gas, your leaks isn't at the connection, if you don't have massive foam, it most likely isn't the probe gasket/washer, if you don't have beer in the pressure relief valve, it isn't the "O" rings on probe. If you have gas, no foam and no beer in pressure relief valve, have you checked the washer between coupler and beer line? If still confused and have problems, can you post pictures?
KB

Can not send pic,it is turned to locks. Leak is coming from that connection. Have changed both the small and larger gaskets. Leaks when probe is pushed down.

[djc]

What type of coupler and what beer? Could you be using the wrong coupler for the keg? Have you used this coupler before? When you say leaking, you mean steadily or just instantaneously as the probe heads to the lock position (you are getting to locked down I assume).

[craig1451]

What type of coupler and what beer? Could you be using the wrong coupler for the keg? Have you used this coupler before? When you say leaking, you mean steadily or just instantaneously as the probe heads to the lock position (you are getting to locked down I assume).

Coupler came with kegerator,Miller Lite.I have used coupler on 8 kegs and it was fully locked. Leaks constantly.the second keg leaking.

[PointPleasantNJBeerguy]

Just to clarify...Are you leaking gas or beer from the coupler?

[Sketch]

You also still haven't been clear as to what is actually happening.

I know you can't post pictures, but that's very helpful in the resolution of these problems - you also need to be as specific as possible in your wording as we don't really know what you are saying based off wording like "tapper" and "that connection"

Go here and click the tab that says "replacement parts" for a quick breakdown of specific parts and terminology: D System Draft Beer Keg Coupler, Black | 7485E


Are you leaking from the connection between the bottom of the coupler and top of the keg, near the Sankey Bottom Seal? Or are you leaking between the connection between the beerline and the top of the coupler?

Can you physically see/pinpoint the leak or are you just seeing beer pooling on top of the keg?

If you can't see the beer leak and all the seals on the bottom of the keg are in fact in good condition, I would wager that the connection between the beerline and coupler is not properly sealed. The washer that resides in that connection is very easy to mar/damage when attaching the beerline. I would inspect that connection and replace the washer if it is nicked or damaged.

[KillianBoy]

craig1451,
PointPleasantNJBeerguy is kinda right and djc is really right, please be clear, I assume you mean a beer leak, most guys who have a gas leak say "my tank is empty, I have a gas leak", but be clear, but worst use of: tapper, this connection, small and large gasket are vague, use better descriptions in order for us to help you.
OK, I had to dig up a couple of pictures of a leaky keg:
First picture of a members leaky keg.
Second is of his coupler, if your coupler looks like this you are missing a probe washer.
If you do have this washer, you might be leaking at coupler beer line connection (missing neoprene washer), it would the same as the first picture, if you do have this washer, it might be a bad clamp or torn beer line.
Can you confirm everything is stock and not modified and beer pours fine? Did you change line and did you do anything different before your first leaky keg?
KB

[craig1451]

leaking keg

I will try to be clearer. Beer and co2 leak where the D-system keg coupler connects to the keg.It leaks when I lock down the prob handle.

[PointPleasantNJBeerguy]

To me it sounds like a s-system coupler being used.Otherwise i know you said you replaced the bottom gaskets.Possible these aren't the same brand gaskets to fit that coupler causing not a proper fit?Time for a new coupler instead of losing beer and co2..

[Sketch]

If that is the case, it has to be either the nicks or cuts on the keg seal (physically attached to the keg) or something is wrong with your keg coupler bottom seal.

I think at this point, without photos, we can't be of much help. It would be quite rare to get 2 kegs back to back with damaged keg seals, so I would personally rule that out in me head. And you claim to have replaced the coupler bottom seal.

Please look at this photo, http://www.micromatic.com/images/3/schema/2.gif, items 4, 5 and 9 are all critical components to prevent leaks. If any of those are damaged, missing or incorrectly installed, it could be the cause of your issue.

I would advise inspecting those to the best of your ability and replacing any parts if needed. Aside from not fully engaging the coupler before locking the handle down, that's the only thing I am aware of that could cause the assue - assuming you have a standard D Coupler.

[KillianBoy]

craig1451,
Sooo, does the leak look like the first picture, yes or no, does the bottom of the D-system keg coupler look like picture #2, yes or no.
OK, if you mean small gasket is the one missing in picture #2, then I'm sorry you didn't respond to my question, if the big washer is the big one around the small, again I'm sorry.
A leak at top of coupler could seem like it leaks at D-system keg coupler to the keg.
To help us help you, if you made modifications, what modifications made, is beer pouring fine, if leak is so bad you are not pouring, the small and larger gaskets you changed, were they factory replacements for the coupler?, from MM, is the fit tight? And as I asked before and not answered, did you do anything different before your first leaky keg?
I'm sorry for asking for so much information, sorry for asking so many questions but the ONLY way to solve your problem is to provide accurate and proper information for us to solve. We are not telepathic or capable of astral projection, we can't see what you see, the information you provide is our only means to solve your problem. Incomplete and inaccurate information will not help us help you.
KB
Again must learn how to type faster, sorry if I am piling on to others posts but it comes down to the fact if you can't post pictures and accurate information we can't solve your problem.
PointPleasantNJBeerguy, think OP said he had 8 kegs that ran fine (I am assuming since OP writes like a Cliff Notes of a Cliff Notes), so my assumption is he still is running Miller Lite with the stock coupler he ran with Miller Lite with the changed out small and larger gaskets, so I assume he has a "D" coupler (with the changed out small and larger gaskets) with a keg of Miller Lite

[craig1451]

I appreciate all the help.I will take Points advice and buy a new coupler. Thanks again.

[PointPleasantNJBeerguy]

I appreciate all the help.I will take Points advice and buy a new coupler. Thanks again.

Always good to have spare draft parts. I have a whole container of couplers, faucets, faucet shafts, assorted washers,clamps and what not. You never know when you need to change something out or if something is gonna fail. Please update if new coupler does the trick.