Disconnecting Kegs

[6tri6ple6]

Hey all,

Should you disconnect a keg when you are not using it? I am currently doing this but i am having trouble when i reconnect the keg back up i have trouble pouring the 2 or 3 pints from that little bit of air that sneaks in when you reconnect.

Other than maybe sanitation reasons is really necessary that the keg is disconnected?


Cheers



Richard

 

[QldKev]

I know some people disconnect them, and turn the gas off etc.

Both my systems I just leave gas on and everything connected all the time. I have done this for several years with no problems (unless I get a leak)

QldKev

 

[6tri6ple6]

I know some people disconnect them, and turn the gas off etc.

Both my systems I just leave gas on and everything connected all the time. I have done this for several years with no problems (unless I get a leak)

QldKev

Yeah i might just try that. I just thought it might be better for sanitation but at those temps its prolly gonna take a while for a infection to take hold. I just dont want to waste anymore beer. :icon_cheers:



Richard

 

[Pollux]

I'd say that the constant removal and returning of the QD would be more likely to cause an infection than prevent one...Unless you spray everything with a norinse when you do it.

 

[bignath]

I'd say that the constant removal and returning of the QD would be more likely to cause an infection than prevent one...Unless you spray everything with a norinse when you do it.

I agree.

I leave my gas connected to the keg i am currently pouring from. I have two taps on my keezer but i only have one gas line. (hoping to change that soon if i can get around to it...) It's not a hard workaround for me as a keg will still pour a good 4 or 5 pints before it needs a top up IF i am swapping between the taps, but usually i just drink from one tap at a time (and tell mates which tap to use) until i can get a second gas line happening.

I usually turn my gas off at the end of the night unless i forget. I don't need to, i don't have any leaks, it's just something that i do from habit....

 

[raven19]

I know some people disconnect them, and turn the gas off etc.

Both my systems I just leave gas on and everything connected all the time. I have done this for several years with no problems (unless I get a leak)

QldKev

+1 here also. I do tend to give my posts and QD's a squirt of no rinse when changing over, etc.

(666 - I notice you are an Adelaide Hills lad, good to see! have you signed up to Brew Adelaide site? there is a linky in my sig.)

 

[6tri6ple6]

+1 here also. I do tend to give my posts and QD's a squirt of no rinse when changing over, etc.

(666 - I notice you are an Adelaide Hills lad, good to see! have you signed up to Brew Adelaide site? there is a linky in my sig.)

Yes i have. im just about to put my first order in for grains etc. Thanks for the heads up anywayz.

 

[np1962]

Everyone seems to be assuming the OP is talking about disconnecting the gas line only.
I read it as disconnecting the beer out line as it mentions a little bit of air sneaking in when reconnecting.
I see no reason for disconnecting the tap, unless it constantly drips. In which case I would repair the tap.
Personally don't disconnect anything in my system as I am 100% certain that I have no leaks either in the gas or beer lines. As was said before there is probably more chance of an infection from the constant disconnect/connect routine although I'd say the chance is slim anyway.
Cheers
Nige

 

[6tri6ple6]

Everyone seems to be assuming the OP is talking about disconnecting the gas line only.
I read it as disconnecting the beer out line as it mentions a little bit of air sneaking in when reconnecting.
I see no reason for disconnecting the tap, unless it constantly drips. In which case I would repair the tap.
Personally don't disconnect anything in my system as I am 100% certain that I have no leaks either in the gas or beer lines. As was said before there is probably more chance of an infection from the constant disconnect/connect routine although I'd say the chance is slim anyway.
Cheers
Nige

My keg system is newly set up, could this be a balancing issue? The only reason i ask is that it is constantly giving a little "pfffft" everytime i open the tap and ive poured about 6+ pints.

Any help would be appreciated. Sorry i'm a bit of a keg noob.....