Lubrication

[jimmychippy]

The `cap' sorry for want of a better word of my keg says that I should lubricate the seal before use.

Clearly I don't want to use an oil that will taint any beer I put in it, so what oils can I use? I was thinking olive oil maybe?

Thanks

 

[dennisking]

Vaseline I believe is the lubricant of choice.

 

[Awolphotography]

I use this, from Norm on eBay. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/320951914448? ... 26_rdc%3D1

 

[crofty83]

Vaseline I believe is the lubricant of choice.

Indeed it is however petroleum jelly is the same thing and cheaper (Vaseline is a brand). I know Tesco don't have them both in the same place though. The petroleum jelly is down the babies/children's healthcare isle for some reason

 

[musher]

The `cap' sorry for want of a better word of my keg says that I should lubricate the seal before use.
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I thought I was being daft wanting to ask what to lubricate with, but it seems like it should be a FAQ :rofl: