Nukatap dripping/leaking

[MonkeyMick]

Hey..

I've set up a new BrewFridge, using inkbird and a tube heater, and my first batch of cervesa is almost ready to fire into a Corny..

My Nukatap, last time it was used dripped/leaked into the old fridge. Checking it, I found it doesn't close fully, and have to shut the flow control valve or remove the tap from the keg to stop the drip/leak.

I've stripped the tap down, and not found a spring that I'd imagine should be in place to automatically close the tap/ensure no leaks or drips.

Am I right in thinking there should be an internal spring, and if so - are they available for purchase at all!

I'm also looking at fitting the tap to the fridge door - can I change just the shank to do this, or do I need a full new tap?

Many thanks!

 

[RichardM]

This is what you need

https://brewkegtap.co.uk/collections/taps/products/intertap-spring
Edit
Just seen it says not flow control. My flow control Nukatap has a spring. Maybe it is a different spring

 

[MonkeyMick]

Cheers! The link points me to what I need, appreciate it a ton!

 

[gyurmaember]

Yes, the springs sold separately, if you're there put a new seal kit into your basket. They won't last forever as kegland promise.

 

[AnimatedGIF]

As an fyi, springs are an option rather than requirement. There shouldn't be any leaks from the tap whether you have a spring or not. I had the same issue where the tap leaked from the collar that joined it to the shank. Still not 100%sure how I fixed it.
Another one leake from the tap istelf as I hadn't tightened the bit the handle goes in to sufficiently.

 

[MonkeyMick]

Cheers all! Good to know it's not just me, and that it's solvable without the spring!

 

[Rakey]

What pressure are you running on the beer line to the tap? It is sometimes found that having low line pressure can cause taps to drip/leak

 

[MonkeyMick]

Sorry for the late reply! I force carb around 30psi, then turn it down to around 12 for serving...

 

[Jordang]

The few times mine have dripped or leaked it’s been an issue that tightening up some part of the tap has solved!

 

[MonkeyMick]

Well, as an update...

I stripped the tap down, fitted a closing spring and then fitted to my serve-a-beer-a-fridge, and have had no leaks since..

I suspect the issue may have been because it was attached direct to a disconnect on the keg somehow..

Thanks for the various answers and advice!

 

[MrJay83]

I had the same issue where the tap leaked from the collar that joined it to the shank. Still not 100%sure how I fixed it.

I have this right now. Started last night just as I put a new keg in. I've tightened the collar but it's still happening so something isn't right. Going to take it apart & reassemble and hopefully that sorts it.

 

[gyurmaember]

I have this right now. Started last night just as I put a new keg in. I've tightened the collar but it's still happening so something isn't right. Going to take it apart & reassemble and hopefully that sorts it.

You have to wiggle it whilst tightening up.

 

[MrJay83]

You have to wiggle it whilst tightening up.

Literally just finished having a go at it. I think that's exactly what it was. Wiggle it up so it sits in the sealing before you tighten it up. Even though it was tight I believe it wasn't sitting correctly.
Also found a broken washer (friction washer I think?) in my brand-new tap. Don't think it will cause a leak unless it damages the washers either side.

 

[UKSkydiver]

My red ones are split too. They're very brittle.
Pretty sure the black rubber seal goes on top from what I can tell from the cross section diagram.

 

[MrJay83]

My red ones are split too. They're very brittle.
Pretty sure the black rubber seal goes on top from what I can tell from the cross section diagram.

And any issues from it?

 

[gyurmaember]

Mine were split too, causing sticking. These red washers exactly the ones crapland quote they last a lifetime...

 

[MrJay83]

Mine were split too, causing sticking. These red washers exactly the ones crapland quote they last a lifetime...

Ahhh... My two taps feel a bit different when opening/closing so this probably explains that. I'll check the other one when this keg kicks.

 

[UKSkydiver]

No leaks. And I have the spring so it auto closes.

 

[phildo79]

I have two nukataps. One with flow control, the other without. I have a nitro spout attachment. It leaks with the non flow control tap. Any ideas? I have tried vaseline and plumbers tape but it still leaks.

 

[gyurmaember]

I have two nukataps. One with flow control, the other without. I have a nitro spout attachment. It leaks with the non flow control tap. Any ideas? I have tried vaseline and plumbers tape but it still leaks.

Where is it leaking exactly?