Fermzilla - leaking carb caps (on lid)

[Richard Hanson]

My Fermizlla seems to leak from both carb caps (in the lid). I've followed the Kegland instructions - o-rings look fine, not over tightening, lubing o-rings etc. But still cannot stop leak. It's not a small leak either - gas simply won't hold at all.
Not sure if anyone else has had this issue and managed to fix it somehow?
I think I might also have a leak from the pressure valve - but the leak is so bad from the caps that I can't fully tell.

Hope you can help!!

 

[foxy]

My Fermizlla seems to leak from both carb caps (in the lid). I've followed the Kegland instructions - o-rings look fine, not over tightening, lubing o-rings etc. But still cannot stop leak. It's not a small leak either - gas simply won't hold at all.
Not sure if anyone else has had this issue and managed to fix it somehow?
I think I might also have a leak from the pressure valve - but the leak is so bad from the caps that I can't fully tell.

Hope you can help!!

Its been an issue with quite a number of people, Keg Land claim to have fixed the problem on the new model, they have also changed the shape to try and eliminate stress fractures around the collar. Doubt whether it will make any difference to the exploding collection bottles or split bodies. If you have tried all logical remedies you could wait and see how the V 2 goes and get that. Still made in China but.

 

[a8amg]

I've had this issue, I ended up swapping them out for Stainless Steel ones that have rubber seals... no longer an issue

 

[Richard Hanson]

I've had this issue, I ended up swapping them out for Stainless Steel ones that have rubber seals... no longer an issue

Thanks. I've got the stainless steel ones - going to go the other way and try the plastic ones - apparently Kegland reckon they are better!?

 

[a8amg]

I think you can over tighten these, which can squeeze the seal out of position, especially if lubricated. I also removed the sharp inside edge with wire wool, then hand tight plus 1/8th of a turn...

 

[Alan_p]

I had leaks using the stainless steel ones but when I tried the red plastic ones the fermzilla sealed up and kept pressure beautifully

 

[Justin Dean]

I have the same problem on one of the posts, it is **** so getting a new lid to see if that is better, looks like it had a manufacturing problem leading to pinholes