Hello
I have 2 ball lock legs that on 1 of the kids is leaking co2. I checked the o ring and its hard. Could this be my problem?
What's possible solutions?
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It could be the problem, Matt. It could also be a leak around the keg plugs. You can use a spray bottle of water to spritz around the lid and plugs to see where the leak is. If the lid gasket is really hard, it definitely could be the culprit.
When I clean kegs, I use some keg lube on the lid gasket after cleaning, it helps to improve the seal. I then pressurize the kegs to 20# with CO2 and store them that way. When I sanitize them before filling, I can tell if there are any leaks by an absence of pressure when I pull the relief valve. If there is no pressure, I start looking for the leak by re-pressurizing and spritzing with water around the lid and plugs. That way I can nip any potential problems in the bud before filling them with beer and draining my CO2 tank with a leaky keg.
It is always a good idea to disassemble and inspect every gaskets and poppet in the keg when cleaning to identify any potential problems. A lot of guys clean in place with a keg washer because it is easier and faster, but being anal, I take them all apart, look at everything, and replace things if necessary.