Kegging questions- poppets & lids

Kegging
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Hi Everyone,

I just finished emptied (consumed) my 1st homebrew keg (Raspberry Wheat). After cleaning the keg and checking things out. I saw that the one poppet (ball lock) wasn’t setting right, so I swapped in a poppet (pin lock) and it fit perfectly even though it looks different.

Is there a real difference between ball lock and pink lock poppets?

Also, I cleaned and re-assembled the keg, I put it under pressure checking for leaks, I now have a leak at the pressure relief valve on the lid. It’s a Coca-Cola lid.

I read somewhere that those release valve are once and done and not replaceable, is this true? or would I be better off getting a lid with the pin-pull release.

On deck is Irish Blonde Ale & Scotch Ale

Thanks
Steve

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I would take the pressure relief valve out and clean the sealing surface. Also seat and reseat it a few times. Never had one leak.
S.

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The poppets do come in several sizes. Just as long as they work you’re fine. No telling if the first one was even the right kind.

I don’t have experience with the Coke pressure relief valves though.

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I recently had a leaky PRV after filling a keg. I just kept screwing with it until it seated properly. Turn it, pull it, turn it … I will make sure to check and clean it after the keg kicks.

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Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I pulled out the pressure release valve, cleaned it up, seated and re-seated a few times. I put the tank under pressure, and it’s holding. I’ll check it again in the morning and if all’s well, I’ll keg that Irish Blonde.

Thanks again,

Steve

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[quote=“SMohr”]Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

I pulled out the pressure release valve, cleaned it up, seated and re-seated a few times. I put the tank under pressure, and it’s holding. I’ll check it again in the morning and if all’s well, I’ll keg that Irish Blonde.

Thanks again,

Steve[/quote]
Then you can tap that Irish blonde!