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Offline santoch

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Re: Best way to store empty kegs?
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2016, 08:36:14 pm »
I have had keg/lid combinations that lose their ability to properly seal unless they are kept under pressure.  For some reason, leaving them sitting open over time misshapens the hole or lid.


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Re: Best way to store empty kegs?
« Reply #16 on: June 29, 2016, 01:52:19 pm »
I have had keg/lid combinations that lose their ability to properly seal unless they are kept under pressure.  For some reason, leaving them sitting open over time misshapens the hole or lid.

Agreed. And a little keg lube on the lid O-ring goes a long way to sealing them tightly.