Leaking valve

[Rob4155]

Hi all,am new to using a pressure keg,cider has been doing secondary fermentation for 9 days,but have noticed valve has a slight leak,can I take cap off to replace valve or will it spoil my cider,thanks

 

[Dutto]

To mis-quote Clint: “Do you feel lucky?”

After 9 days the cider should still be giving off enough CO2 to keep any bugs at bay, so a quick replacement of the valve shouldn’t be a problem!

Make sure that you have all the tools and spares in place so that it’s a quick change-out though!
:hat:

PS
Don’t forget to sanitise the replacement items and the tools!

 

[Rob4155]

Would I need to put gas back in keg after I change valve,and what psi should be in keg

 

[Dutto]

Sorry, but never done pressurised fermenting, but I would at least blanket the brew with CO2 to keep the chance of infection to a minimum!
:hat:

 

[Rob4155]

Ok will try,thanks

 

[Jiffy176]

You might find the rubber from the inlet valve has shifted, mine dis this once, a quick depressive, lid off, reseat and regas job done, beer was fine