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#197086 - 10/23/10 10:50 AM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: mikelp]
Dr. Dink ¡¡¡llǝqʍoɔ ǝɹoɯ Brewmeister Registered: 07/20/08 Posts: 9053 Loc: Chandler, AZ	It should have an inner and outer foam washer and you need to twist it on tight to ensure a solid seal. _________________________ Spread The Word www.RealBeerActivist.com Drinking: #25 American Amber Ale AG (CO:9/28/10)(CA:9/14/10)(F:8/29/10) #24 American Amber AG (CO:6/26/10)(CA:6/12/10)(F:5/22/10) #23 Black Ale Remix AG (CO:5/3/10)(CA:4/19/10)(F:4/4/10) #22 Cherry Wheat (CO:4/2/10)(CA:4/18/10)(F:3/28/10) #21 Kölsch AG (CO:3/21/10)(CA:3/7/10)(F:2/21/10) #20 X-Treme X-port (CO:2/21/10)(CA:2/6/10)(F:1/24/10) #19 Black Ale AG (CO:12/21/09)(CA:12/7/09)(F:11/20/09) #18 Hard Lemonade (CO:12/209)(CA:11/18/09)(F:10/26/09) #17 Spiced Apple Ale (CO:10/12/09)(CA:9/29/09)(F:9/7/09) #16 ZZZ Milk Stout "FIX" Mix (CO:6/9/09)(CA:5/28/09)(F:5/8/09) #15 ZZZ Milk Stout Mix (CO:6/9/09)(CA:5/28/09)(F:5/3/09) #14 Blueberry Wheat (CO: 4/29/09)(CA:4/15/09)(F:3/28/09) #13 Clönestritzer (CO: 4/27/09)(CA:4/11/09)(F: 3/22/09) #12 The Dubliner (CO:4/4/09)(CA:3/16/09)(F:2/22/09) #11 German Doppelbock (CO:3/9/09)(CA:2/16/09)(F:1/26/09) #10 German Alt Dunkel (CO:3/8/09)(CA:2/9/09)(F:1/19/09) #9 Irish Stout (CO:2/2/09)(CA:1/19/09)(F:1/4/09) #8 Dutch Apple Ale (CO:2/9/09)(CA:1/26/08)(F:1/4/09) #7 Honey American Blonde (CO:12/2/08)(CA:11/14/08)(F:10/27/08) #6 Sticky Wicket Oatmeal Stout (CO:11/13/08)(CA:10/27/08) (F:10/13/08) #5 Pumpkin Lager (CO:10/27/08)(CA:10/13/08)(F:9/21/08) #4 Good Witch Red (CO:9/15/08)(CA: 9/2/08) (F:8/17/08) #3 Otto's Oktoberfest (CO:9/15/08)(CA:9/2/08)(F:8/11/08) #2 WCPA w/Honey (CO:8/25/08)(CA:8/11/2008)(F:7/27/08) #1 WCPA (CO:8/9/2008)(CA:7/26/2008)(F:7/12/08)
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#227750 - 04/27/11 02:16 PM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: mikelp]
Douglas Barbin Active Member Registered: 03/10/11 Posts: 56	Originally Posted By: mikelp Will the seal be as good with one internal washer? That's all that came with the one I got at my local homebrew shop. Seems like that's the configuration on the original one. I did a similar mod, only using the bottling spigot from RebelBrewer.com The main difference is that this spigot doesn't extend past the bottom of the Mr. Beer keg, so there is no need to rotate. I think that the dispensing rate is about the same as the bottling spigot mentioned by the OP. Anyways, I put a single washer on the outside of the Mr. Beer Keg (spigot side). I think this will provide a better steal than placing the washer inside the keg. FWIW, it shasn't leaked yet and I seriously doubt it will.
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#244816 - 10/27/11 10:10 AM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: Douglas Barbin]
Dane Brewmeister Registered: 01/14/09 Posts: 5484 Loc: North Carolina	All of my spigots only use one washer on the outside which seals the smooth flange of the spigot against the smooth exterior of the keg. It's very difficult to get a seal from the inside where beer can seep through the crevasses of the threaded body & nut. Leakage around the spigot is somewhat common with the Mr. Beer kegs since the mold line goes right through the center of the spigot hole. Sanding the seam smooth in the spigot area (sand on the outside of the keg only, never sand on the inside) usually takes care of it.
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#250366 - 12/31/11 03:15 PM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: MontyInNJ]
dnosnapon new to beer making Newbie Registered: 12/31/11 Posts: 3 Loc: alabama	what is the web site you got that from, that is way cool. I just my mr beer for christmas and starter maty first brew yesterday. thanks fo the tip. david
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#253533 - 01/23/12 08:17 PM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: AJC16]
Dan_Hills Active Member Registered: 07/30/11 Posts: 45 Loc: oakland, ca	Thread the nut on the spigot securely, but not too tightly, i just had to replace a plastic spigot I got from MoreBeer because I was a little too earnest on the tightening step and cracked the threaded section. Also noticed a bit of gunk growing on the threads of the spigot so might want to take that off and clean it between batches. Fluid will travel along the threads between nut and spigot body so make sure washer is on the outside.
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#253534 - 01/23/12 08:30 PM Re: Mr Beer Keg Spigot MOD [Re: Dan_Hills]
Jon_TWR I'm the white rabbit. Brewmeister Dubbel Registered: 12/17/09 Posts: 12050 Loc: Brooklyn, NY	Originally Posted By: Dan_Hills Also noticed a bit of gunk growing on the threads of the spigot so might want to take that off and clean it between batches. Definitely do this...in fact, take the spigot apart and give it a complete cleaning between batches. There are lots of nooks and crannies for bacteria to hide in in a spigot. _________________________ CCBBA Yeast Trials Favorite recipes: Drunken Druid (Mr. Beer),JPA (All Grain)...there are more that go here, I will add them later. Wines and Ciders: House Red Apfelwein
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