Too late to break out the Vas'...!?

[davebridge32]

Hi all

I transferred my brew from FV to pressure barrel last night. Ive read that applying some petroleum jelly to the cap is a good idea (especially as mine is a cheapo Youngs barrel). As its now been in the barrel for a day, is it too late to remove the cap and apply the petroleum jelly to help make a good seal? In other words, will the C02 production have started already? The barrel and cap are both brand new so Im tempted to take a chance and leave the cap as is and hope for a good seal over the next couple of weeks. I will probably invest in a CO2 injector cap and canisters before its ready but havent got the funds to buy right now.... damn kids and christmas!

 

[Mark1964]

I used to use those type of barrels years ago i never put vaseline on the threads. If you want to you could take off the lid at this stage but i would leave it co2 is produced but as you dont have an injector would not take top off. I think you will find it will be ok.

 

[oz11]

I would leave it as it is also. I think I read somewhere that the vaseline isn't applied to make a better seal, but so the lid is easier to remove after the beer has been drunk and doesn't get stuck.

If I am wrong I am sure to be corrected soon enough!

Cheers!

 

[Cussword]

I used to use those type of barrels years ago i never put vaseline on the threads. If you want to you could take off the lid at this stage but i would leave it co2 is produced but as you dont have an injector would not take top off. I think you will find it will be ok.

The man is right :thumb: , I would leave it alone now. The Vaseline is put on to get a better seal works every time, but it's messy to get off before you sterilise again.

 

[paulpj26]

Just checking something, you did put vasaline around the seal on the tap didn't you?

When I first used a pressure barrell, I didn't seal the tap properly and the end result was a barrell which leaked everywhere! Not good for carpets :shock: :lol:

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[davebridge32]

Thanks all. Useful advice as always... Im glad I found this site!

I will leave as is for now. I had heard about the tap leaking problem but seems ok so far. Ive got the barrel sat in its original box with a towel under the base just in case! The only thing I have to worry about now is willpower. Im moving into a cool area tomorrow and its going to be murder not cracking it open on Christmas day!