King Keg pressure loss

[Steve D]

I have had some issue with pressure loss with my KK. Although I think I have now resolved the glitch I decided it would be a good idea to fit a pressure guage to the cap. So I went onto ebay and searched for " King Keg pressure guage" and a few came up. They didn't show a back nut but I assumed there would be one. There isn't. In fact the guage has a tapered thread so it was never designed to have a nut and washer to seal it. I'm not going to waste my time drilling a hole for it because I can see it wont last and ruin my top cap. So ideas please?

Is there a converter of some kind or should I just forget this one and start again? POr do you know of a 'fix' for it..

Thanks...

 

[kelper]

Why not fit a Schrader valve? You can then use a car tyre foot pump for pressure testing and a tyre pressure gauge for checking. I don't think a bourdon gauge will last long mounted straight on the cap. There are many discussions on King Kegs on this forum.

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/pressure-barrels-more-than-you-wanted-to-know.89344/

 

[Steve D]

Thanks Kelper. I knew someone would have an option. I never even thought of a schrader valve..

 

[Buffers brewery]

There was a conversation on this on another post..
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/pressure-barrel.88928/
Schrader valve is useful for pressurising with air for leak testing. CO2 is a bad idea for leak testing with a barrel filled with water unless you’re using soapy water as the pressure will drop as the CO2 dissolves in the water.

 

[kelper]

These do the job well Bolt-in Stainless Steel Car Wheel Tire Valve Stems with Dust Caps (4pcs) /KT | eBay
Put the cap in hot water to make it less brittle and use a drill bit for metal.
They arrived fairly soon, considering they came from China - good quality and stainless.

 

[terrym]

@Steve D
I would be going back to your ebay seller and say the PI is not fit for the intended as-advertised purpose and seek a refund. Its worth a try.