top of plastic barrel keeps cracking

[Eightball]

Hi

I have a small barrel, not quite sure what the volume would be, couple of gallons? It has a 2.5 inch screw cap with a s30 valve.

I have used it twice now and both times the screw cap has cracked around the sides of the top in a circle, almost completely coming off. Has anyone had this before, am I doing it up too tightly?

Thanks

 

[RobWalker]

the inner O ring? if so, yes you are - they just need to be hand tight. lightly lubricate with a little vaseline to get a firm seal if you're struggling.

in the meantime you should be able to get a replacement O Ring at your LHBS for under a quid.

 

[Eightball]

No no, the actual lid. Inner ring remains fine. Sorry, I have pictures but no idea how to get them to go on the post.

 

[ECLIPSE]

I'd say you possibly have a defective barrel then. Sounds like the threaded part on top is not a perfect circle. I'd try to get it exchanged

 

[LeithR]

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