Corny Keg Maintenance Guide For Homebrewers

This video provides a full guide of what you will need and how to perform full maintenance of your kegs to ensure smooth running.

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Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae

[alanman]

A very clear and concise guide as expected! I am so glad that you made this as it highlighted some things that I was not aware of. Thank you.

[dennissauer]

David. Good and important topic. I would include in this discussion the inspection of the metal sealing area for each of the o-ring seals. The inside seat of the posts, the lid and inner seat of the lid, the PRV seat surface. Inspect for damage on the dip tube flare. You are so right that proper maintenance of equipment is very important.

[ronnyskaar]

Great instructions. Lube is ordered. Thanks.

[janrudolflohne]

Very clear and useful. Although I have done this maintenance some times, I will no make it a habit every time I wash the kegs.

[skroz]

The best way I've found to remove the outer post o-ring is the "squeeze and push" method, without tools. Place your thumb and forefinger on opposite sides of the post, on the o-ring. Squeeze firmly and push/slide your fingers forward along the direction of the o-ring while applying firm pressure. One side will lift out of the groove... grab it with your other hand and remove. It's easy, uses no tools, and is frustration free!

[TheChemicalOli]

Hi David, as always you got it right on the spot and also with a perfect timing. As a beginner I was bottling all my brews so far, but in the near future I want to start kegging, too. And your video answers many open questions to me, thank you.

[LordMcMPA]

Thank you very much for your continuously EXCELLENT output and knowledge sharing - you're a an absolute rockstar of the homebrewing scene.

WIth that much needed praise out of the way a possibly silly seeming question: what's the best way to lube o-rings? Do you put a little bit of H1 grease on your finger and just "roll" the ring through your fingers? Do you apply it with a cloth? How do you go about it to ensure the entire surface of the o-ring is covered but you're also not applying too much?

Thanks in advance for any best-practice insights shared.

[skuda]

I learnt something as always, thanks Dave 👍🏼

[davidash]

Great information! Is there a difference between the posts?

[foleyu]

Nice vid. I find gas disconnects wiggle on the the kegland gas/multi posts, leaking gas every time it is lightly knocked or touched. Ever heard of this ? Doesn't happen with my older corny posts. I guess lubing might be the answer?

[ColinBrown-ksth]

Hiya, I’ve just replaced all my seals but the out post is leaking around the base, i have tightened the post as much as I can and it still leaks
Any advice?
Is thread tape appropriate?

[unnuked]

Any info on the rubber top and bottom?
I bought some used kegs and the rubber rubs off on my hands and surfaces it stands on.

[janetpiez]

Thank you for another great video focused on the most important basics. My method is to connect my three lines and faucets with various adapters and run rinse water, then pbw and then dilute sanitizer using my pump and a small reservoir. Then I remove the faucets to soak a few minutes in pbw. When a keg kicks I rinse the line with water and sanitizer. You have convinced me to convert to liquid line cleaner for the thorough cleaning.

I had a strange and scary thing happen last night. I pulled a glass of pils which had turned amber. Eeek! Subsequent glasses were back to the pale straw color and tasted fine. Do you have any idea what caused this? Somehow O2 got into the line?

Thanks again and cheers!

[donniemunden]

I am not familiar with a pre-made Korny Keg repair kit - are there available commercially or is it a DIY???

[mittelfruh]

I generally follow what you do for Ball locks, but I'm having a heck of a time getting poppets out from pin lock kegs. Also, most of my pin locks don't have a removable PRV. Perhaps you could do a follow up video on pin locks when you get a chance? Cheerz

[RickKeenan]

Hey David! Why do you need to fill with water when testing for leaks? Can't you just pressurise without?

[TheGavranatar]

I recently bought a ball lock aeb keg which doesnt have spring and poppet in the post. It seems there is some sort of metal tab up inside which puts pressure somehow. Have you heard of these?

[iamonky]

i use cc kegs that do not have pressure relief. but what on earth could i do wrong to make a keg explode? should i be considering buying new lids?

[gleamac]

Are the 17mm and 22mm posts interchangeable?

[nickbfc]

Can a post on the co2 in prevent it from carbing