2 Guage Regulator Won't Go Below 20 PSI

[SeizeTheDave]

Hey guys,

I just got my new regulator installed and it won't go below 20. I have the economy version from here. I loosen the screw that adjusts the PSI and, once it gets near 20 PSI, the screw actually comes out. What can I do to fix this? I tried searching but didn't find anything. Any help is welcomed! Thanks

Dave

[monkey710]

Did you try bleeding off the pressure? Turning the screw won't lower the pressure, it just resets the setting. You need to lower the setting, then bleed off the CO2 then adjust to necessary pressure.

[SeizeTheDave]

Is there a good "How To" anywhere on how to accomplish this? This is my first kegerator hence my first experience with CO2. Thanks again!

Dave

[monkey710]

I don't think there is a "how to" but it is pretty simple. Either on the regulator or the coupler there is a bleed off/pressure relief valve. It has a tiny ring attached to it similar to a key ring. Pull it and you will bleed the CO2.

Since you have already messed up the setting I would turn it out until you get it loose then turn it back clockwise until you have a good seat of the screw. Pull the ring until you don't hear air coming out anymore. Let go and that will be your current pressure setting. Turn the screw clockwise SLOWLY until you get the desired pressure.

What beer do you have and what temperature is it at?

[SeizeTheDave]

Thanks for that info! I'll give that a shot tonight

I just finished the keg last night before I sent the message, but the glass of water in the kegerator has been at 38 or so for a solid week. I had Red Oak beer which is a Greensboro, NC brew. It's a red, and a damn good one at that. It was only a 2 gallon keg b/c I wanted to start off small in case I ruined it (being my first keg).

[cubby_swans]

Yes, if you turned it up to 20 initially, and then turn it down, you will not see the result of turning it down until you release the c02 pressure built up in the line/guage. Another way to 'bleed' the co2 is simply to pour yourself a beer