Keg Leaking Out of Top

[mcvogs]

I recently purchased a used kegerator from a friend who inhearted it from a bar that went under. Upon purchase, I completely replaced all of the parts that contact the beer including the couplers, towers, faucets and lines. Once everything was connected, I noticed after a few days I had beer coming out of the top of the keg where it connected to the coupler. The leak appears to be slow, but it is getting annoying to clean. Is this common?

I have approx. 12 psi of CO2 coming through the line and the fridge temp is 42degrees. I know this temp is a little high, but i'm working on getting that down to 38.

Does anybody know why this is happening or more importantly how do i fix it. I'm open to any and all suggestions right now. Its getting old cleaning up beer out of the bottom of my fridge everyday.

[Scott Zuhse]

If the leak is on top of the coupler, you are probably missing a beer washer. It is not normal for beer to leak anywhere.

Check out the "Anatomy of a Kegerator" video for tips on assembly.

[JBUNGIE]

I had this same problem with the first keg I tapped and I was indeed missing a washer on the beer line to the coupler.

[mcvogs]

Indeed I was missing a washer. Once I installed it, the problem was solved. Thanks for all your help.

[davedennett]

I have the same problem, I'm assuming I need the same fix... I've already tapped a keg can I "untap" it and fix the problem and then "retap"?

Thanks

Newbie Kegorator Guy

[psychodad]

It will be fine to untap and fix this.

[davedennett]

Thanks!!!

Problem fixed

[incutrav]

I am having this problem as well. Is the gasket recommended in this thread go in between the beer line and the coupler? Could the leak also be the big gasket on the bottom of coupler?