Fermenter Tap - leaking

[pcqypcqy]

Haynes Lubrifilm Plus Like the others have mentioned. My tap leaked from the stem so I bought another one - which proceeded to leak. Bit of lube and have not had an issue since.



Oh yes, I go through it like you wouldn't believe!

The lube came in handy too when I had to service my kitchen sink spout - it wouldn't spin. Pulled it apart, re-lubed o-rings, all good.

 

[Tony121]

It's surprising how well it works. I am a fridgie by trade and using appropriate type of lubricant on seals, valves, etc. saves a hell of a lot of hassle in the long run.

 

[Rocker1986]

Might give that a go once this current batch is emptied into a keg and surplus bottles. Would keg lube work for it because that's about all I've got at the moment?

 

[Tony121]

Yep, that's what I use

 

[Rocker1986]

Sweet. I'll do that then and see what happens when the next batch is put on. Thanks mate

 

[Tony121]

No worries, good luck

 

[peteru]

Bunnings have suitable replacement taps in their camping/outdoors section for around $2-$3.

 

[Brewnicorn]

I can't tell you how helpful this blog is for the basics as well as the more I depth stuff. I take my hat off to you. Us newbies are lucky to have you all!

 

[Tony121]

Bunnings have suitable replacement taps in their camping/outdoors section for around $2-$3.

That's where I got mine when my first one leaked from the barrel/stem. That then started to leak from the same spot after the first use. Got the ***** with it, bashed it apart, cleaned, lubed & reassembled. Hasn't missed a beat since, though I repeat this process every two or three brews.

 

[pcqypcqy]

That's where I got mine when my first one leaked from the barrel/stem. That then started to leak from the same spot after the first use. Got the ***** with it, bashed it apart, cleaned, lubed & reassembled. Hasn't missed a beat since, though I repeat this process every two or three brews.

Again with the lube. Obsessed.

 

[LAGERFRENZY]

Just don't rub him up the wrong way or he might lube you next...

 

[Stouter]

Tony 121, the least chafed bloke in Australia.

 

[Tony121]

**Insert inappropriate comment here**

Learnt my lesson the other week so will keep quiet on this one, other than saying don't knock it till you try it - lube is your friend

 

[GABBA110360]

use a new tap.
tip it on it's side remove and replace i quite often try a few taps before i get one that seems to screw in tight enough
no big issue they are about 2 bucks new