Pressure barrel losing pressure.

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Will12283

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I have my wherry in a wilko pressure barrel and its been fine, that was until yesterday.
I went to get a glass out of it and it tried to suck in air.
Is the sudden loss of pressure caused by the temp being so low (is kept outside in the old toilet, and it has been under 0 the last few nights)? Should I bring it in to the warmer house for now?
Any advice would be a big help
 
Very likely the temperature. At low temp the beer will absorb the co2, lowering the pressure. Beer should be around 16c so bring it inside. You may need to add some gas to start with to prevent it sucking back.
 
I thought this might have been the case, nice to know I'm starting to learn more with every brew :thumb:.
Will have to move it in and find some room for it now :wha:
Might just need to drink it quicker tho lol
 

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