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[Steelman]

Hi all I have been brewing beer using the mashing method for over 35 years - great hobby with obvious rewards!
I need some help with my barrels - a replacement injector for my Boots aluminium barrel (yes! I still have one!) and leaks on my conversion to S30’s on my 2 Connoisseur Kegs
Any suggestions please?
Thanks

 

[divrack]

Can't help you out all sounds like a foreign language. Except for the "mashing technique", my favourite.
Just wanted to compliment you on your topic naming skills. To you.

There are some boots barrel threads on this site though if you search, someone might have posted some info there.

 

[Steelman]

Ok Ta

 

[The Baron]

If money is not too much of a problem why not add corny gas connections and get a 6kg cylinder of Co2. This is all money well spent if you in the future are looking at expanding to corny kegs if not what part of the s30 connection is leaking is it the s30 part or where it fits the cap of the barrel (have you drilled it to fit the s30?)

 

[Dutto]

Welcome to The Forum!

Is this the type of CO2 Injector you are looking for?

The barrel is knackered but I think the CO2 injector still works. (I'm not 100% sure as it's well over 40 years old and I haven't got any 8g CO2 capsules to test it with!)

With regard to the persistent leaks (and assuming that the barrels aren't cracked or leaking through welds etc) then:

1. Be patient and flatten all sealing surfaces with very fine carborundum paper like this .. https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B06XB674VK/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20 I wrap my paper around a flat lump of 4 x 2 that straddles the top of the keg in order to ensure that the seal is as flat as I can make it.
2. Change out any old or obviously perished "O" rings.
3. Change out any perished Non-Return and Over-Pressure rubbers.
4. Change out any dodgy taps.
5. Smear Vaseline on all sealing surfaces. (It won't affect the taste of your beer; honestly.)
6. TEST the barrel for at least three days before putting it into use.

Enjoy!