Co2 leak or empty keg?

[Robert]

Hello,

I notice when I get down to the end of the keg of beer my Co2 tank pressure seems to go from 80% of full to nothing. I've been going thru a 10 Lb tank per keg irregardless whether the keg is 1/4 or 1/2 barrel. Does an empty or near empty keg allow Co2 to leak? Or is this something else? The keg was also hooked up to Co2 for about 3 months so is there a time limit which Co2 leaks after being hooked up?
Or is this a simple case of a leak in the seals which needs to be tightened up more?
thanks for the help..........

[Scott Zuhse]

You have a leak. When the liquid gas is gone in the cylinder, the high pressure gauge's needle will begin to drop like a rock. Start soaping the fittings and find out where the leak resides and repair.With a 10 lb. bottle, you should be able to dispense at least 15 half barrels.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[Leanne]

I'm experiencing a similar situation. When we change out our keg the CO2 tank is fine and when the new keg is hooked up it goes to empty. We've only had 2 kegs in this beermeister, it's brand new. You mention the soap/water swabbing for finding a leak...can you explain this further or refer me to a place I can obtain this info? I'm not sure what I'm looking for when I swab. Could it be something other than a leak, we're new at this.

Thanks,
Leanne

[topgun3208]

just mix dish soap or liquid hand soap and water in a container and squirt it on the pressurized fittings. if you have a leak, it will bubble up. (will work on bbq grills when changing out propane tanks)

"If I had to live my life over, I'd live over a saloon"

[crsblusky]

Just 2 table spoons of dish washing liquid in a container like a plastic mustard dispenser, mix with water, let it settle and let it dribble on to your fittings for the CO2 line. try not to allow the soap to bubble prior to getting on the fittings, this will make it easier to see the small leaks. Alos be sure to look at your taps relief valve for leakage. If this is leaking just pull the ring and blow possible debris out and see if it reseats.
Good Luck