leaking tap

[Dave-Leeds]

Just got in from work and went in shed to find that the drum tap was leaking on my fv

Its coming from the top part what you twist to open.has any1 else had this problem?,

i have just smeared loads of vasaline around the top hope it works cos i only filled it with a cerveza this morning

[Fil]

if you have a 2nd fv i would clean and sanitise it and transfer the beer into it asap and sort out the tap,
on fv's i use the waddington and duval water but taps foodsafe, and nice simple lever, the hoselock fitting is a nice quick connect feature for a fast drain with 1/2" pvc or silicone tube too,

next time check the fv tap for leaks when cleaning tissue/bog roll can be used to dry and detect slow small leaks if wrapped round the tap assembly when dry any moisture shows up visibly..

[Dave-Leeds]

Cheers Fil might check them taps out where did u get urs?,

i tested for leaks when i fit tap and it was ok.strange how its just start when i pit a brew in lol.

all fvs are full at min might get chanve to get another at weekend and transfer brew ober

vheers

[vacant]

I had a drum tap once. I could only get it to not leak with what I though was an excessive amount of force. I much prefer lever taps for FVs as you can take them apart. I use a W&D water butt tap on my boiler though.

[Dave-Leeds]

Looks like vasaline has helped. Put loads on last night anf its dry as a bone 2day.

been speaking to guy at hb shop and he says the top part of the tap comes off 4 cleaning

so it might not be pushed on tight enough

cheers

[Andy]

I used to use the W&D drum taps, for quite a few year infact. However I found them to be unreliable so changed to the following:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-Tap-f ... 0742625594

Same thread diameter as the W&D drum taps so an easy switchover.

[Dave S]

I used to use the W&D drum taps, for quite a few year infact. However I found them to be unreliable so changed to the following:-

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Plastic-Tap-f ... 0742625594

Same thread diameter as the W&D drum taps so an easy switchover.

Bloody hell! they're only about £3.99 in most HBSs. But I agree they are excellent. I have one on my King Keg.

[Wezzel]

+1

Easy to control and don't leak. Usually about 3 or 4 quid. I've got them on my King Kegs.

[Steveicky]

Andy's link was five taps for £12. Used these too and they work well.

[Dave-Leeds]

i have 1 of them taps on my boiler we use them at work on water butts,

my taps not leaking now i have smeared vasaline round it but when i have transfered this brew over i am going to change taps

cheers guys

[Dave S]

Andy's link was five taps for £12. Used these too and they work well.

Ooops, missed the 5 bit

[Andy]