# First time kegging **URL:** \ **Category:** Brewing Processes\ **Created:** [September 11, 2016, 9:07pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968 "2016-09-11T21:07:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![brewinhard](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/85f322/32.png) [@brewinhard](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/brewinhard)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 10:24pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/21 "2016-09-18T22:24:24Z")
Yeah, I own about 20 kegs and have been kegging for well over 10 years. I have NEVER seen a leak from the spot that you pointed to. If it truly is there, then I would say that the keg is done. Time to go buy another one. Be absolutely sure though, that that is where the leak is actually coming from. As stated above, I would think that it is very rare. ---
**Author:** ![jonhughey\_att.net](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jonhughey_att.net/32/6277_2.png) [@jonhughey\_att.net](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jonhughey_att.net)\ **Post date:** [September 18, 2016, 10:33pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/22 "2016-09-18T22:33:02Z")
> [@brewinhard](#): > > Yeah, I own about 20 kegs and have been kegging for well over 10 years. I have NEVER seen a leak from the spot that you pointed to. If it truly is there, then I would say that the keg is done. Time to go buy another one. > Be absolutely sure though, that that is where the leak is actually coming from. As stated above, I would think that it is very rare. Yeah, I own over 20 as well and have never seen one leak from there. I’d definitely submerge the keg (pressurized) at some point to verify where the leak is for sure. ---
**Author:** ![jrdunne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jrdunne/32/4550_2.png) [@jrdunne](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jrdunne)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 2:40pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/23 "2016-09-19T14:40:29Z")
I suppose you could still use it as a fermenter… At the least, if you scrap it, save the posts, dip tubes, etc. ---
**Author:** ![reverseapachemaster](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/reverseapachemaster/32/19_2.png) [@reverseapachemaster](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/reverseapachemaster)\ **Post date:** [September 19, 2016, 3:08pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/24 "2016-09-19T15:08:43Z")
That’s a strange place for a leak. IMO it only makes sense to me if somebody used a corrosive material on/in the keg or the keg was damaged and somebody fit a new rubber piece on top to cover it up. I’d double check that is the true source of the leak but if true the keg is probably scrap. You might be able to weld the leaks closed but that might cost as much or more than buying a used keg to replace it. ---
**Author:** ![MrDonde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/mrdonde/32/1554_2.png) [@MrDonde](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/MrDonde)\ **Post date:** [September 20, 2016, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/25 "2016-09-20T14:44:51Z")
> [@reverseapachemaster](#): > > That’s a strange place for a leak. IMO it only makes sense to me if somebody used a corrosive material on/in the keg or the keg was damaged and somebody fit a new rubber piece on top to cover it up. > > I’d double check that is the true source of the leak but if true the keg is probably scrap. You might be able to weld the leaks closed but that might cost as much or more than buying a used keg to replace it. Thanks for all the input. Once I have some spare C02 I will test out the keg and figure out exactly what is leaking. I got it used off Craigslist so I know there is a chance the previous owner didn’t take care of them. Thanks for the idea about scrapping parts if it isn’t working. Thus far my other two kegs are doing great. No leaks, C02 pressure is holding so I am just waiting for the C02 to work its magic. ---
**Author:** ![skatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/skatz/32/6982_2.png) [@skatz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/skatz)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 3:55am UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/26 "2016-09-21T03:55:03Z")
If you keg is truly leaking from the seam where the rubber meets the steel, it’s pretty much toast. That means there is a leak below the rubber someplace and it is working its way out. Did you buy the kegs from a reputable place? ---
**Author:** ![hopfenundmalz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/hopfenundmalz/32/11193_2.png) [@hopfenundmalz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/hopfenundmalz)\ **Post date:** [September 21, 2016, 1:15pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/27 "2016-09-21T13:15:38Z")
It does sound like someone used a corrosive in the keg, probably chlorine bleach, and let it set for too long. I have been told the corrosion tales place at the air liquid interface. Get a small mirror and see if you can see some rust or corrosion on the inside. It does sound like it is not a good keg anymore. The fermenter suggestion is good, or use it as a sanitizer vessel on brew day to sanitize bits and pieces. ---
**Author:** ![MrDonde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/mrdonde/32/1554_2.png) [@MrDonde](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/MrDonde)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 3:03pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/28 "2016-09-22T15:03:39Z")
> [@](#): > > If you keg is truly leaking from the seam where the rubber meets the steel, it’s pretty much toast. That means there is a leak below the rubber someplace and it is working its way out. > > Did you buy the kegs from a reputable place? I bought this one from a guy off Craigslist. Like I said before, if it is toast then that’s the way it goes. At least I will have some spare parts and a better knowledge base for testing kegs I buy in the future. ---
**Author:** ![MrDonde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/mrdonde/32/1554_2.png) [@MrDonde](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/MrDonde)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/29 "2016-09-22T15:05:35Z")
> [@hopfenundmalz](#): > > It does sound like someone used a corrosive in the keg, probably chlorine bleach, and let it set for too long. I have been told the corrosion tales place at the air liquid interface. Get a small mirror and see if you can see some rust or corrosion on the inside. It does sound like it is not a good keg anymore. The fermenter suggestion is good, or use it as a sanitizer vessel on brew day to sanitize bits and pieces. Thanks for the tips on what not to use when cleaning and how to check for leaks. ---
**Author:** ![skatz](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/skatz/32/6982_2.png) [@skatz](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/skatz)\ **Post date:** [September 22, 2016, 3:20pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/30 "2016-09-22T15:20:03Z")
A bit of a bummer. Can use it for cleaning. It should hold pressure well enough to push cleaner through lines. ---
**Author:** ![MrDonde](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/mrdonde/32/1554_2.png) [@MrDonde](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/MrDonde)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 7:12pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/31 "2016-10-03T19:12:25Z")
So just an update with my kegging. Over the weekend I had some of my neighbors come by and give the two brews a taste. The keezer worked great and both brews were well carbonated and tasted great. (The overall opinion was the Oktoberfest was better than the Honey Ginger Lager.) Thanks much for the help in this thread. One last question I had was is there a good way to test the carbonation of the beer outside of just pouring it and seeing? I think I got it carbonated enough, it was under C02 for two weeks, but I was wondering if there was a way to be sure. Thanks. ---
**Author:** ![jrdunne](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/brewersassociation/user_avatar/forum.homebrewersassociation.org/jrdunne/32/4550_2.png) [@jrdunne](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/u/jrdunne)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2016, 7:45pm UTC](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968/32 "2016-10-03T19:45:02Z")
Frequent sampling is the only way I am aware of. [Previous page](https://forum.homebrewersassociation.org/t/first-time-kegging/23968.md?page=1)