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Tom
Member
Username: Benchbrew
Post Number: 128
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 96.247.35.42
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:33 am: | 
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I just completed my first sankey keg/kettle conversion, cut the top off with grinder, put a weldless spigot in. All went well except when I did a test run I noticed two very small pin hole leaks in the sides of the keg.
Is there a way to patch these up without getting a welder involved? |
Jeff Stein
New Member
Username: Steinie
Post Number: 5
Registered: 07-2010
Posted From: 71.230.45.202
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:42 am: |
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Depending on where the pin hole's are, you could add a weldless thermometer and/or site glass. |
Tom
Member
Username: Benchbrew
Post Number: 129
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 96.247.35.42
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 01:13 am: |
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both hole are about 1/2 up the keg. I could use a thermometer but Im looking for a quick cheap fix. Will JB weld work? or solder? |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 11890
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.141.101.115
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 03:26 am: |
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You can fix pinhole leaks with StayBrite silver solder: http://www.amazon.com/Grobet-STAYBRITE-SILVER-SOLDER-KIT/dp/B000HYOIV6 |
Connie
Senior Member
Username: Connie
Post Number: 1548
Registered: 10-2000
Posted From: 76.17.52.96
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 04:24 am: |
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Geez, you might want to try to find that locally. At $22.94 and $11.50 shipping, that's a might steep for two pin holes.  |
dhacker
Senior Member
Username: Dhacker
Post Number: 2185
Registered: 11-2002
Posted From: 98.66.36.165
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 11:43 am: |
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I might be inclined to at least TRY a spread dollop of clear silicone caulk. It's cheap and will withstand the heat. |
Paul Muth
Advanced Member
Username: Pjmuth
Post Number: 506
Registered: 10-2002
Posted From: 72.146.170.149
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 12:35 pm: |
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Tower Hobbies Stay-Brite Silver Solder 3-64 1-2 oz - $8.99 |
David Gretzinger
Junior Member
Username: Gretz
Post Number: 48
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 74.179.194.17
| | Posted on Thursday, August 12, 2010 - 01:34 pm: |
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I used JB Weld to insulate the contacts on my heatstick and to seal the element base. No problems after many brew sessions |
Bob G.
Advanced Member
Username: Brewerbob
Post Number: 548
Registered: 06-2002
Posted From: 192.77.86.2
| | Posted on Friday, August 13, 2010 - 08:44 am: |
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Or you could take it to a local welder that does TIG or is it MIG whatever and maybe barter with some homebrew! |
Catt22
Intermediate Member
Username: Catt22
Post Number: 297
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 216.14.78.130
| | Posted on Saturday, August 14, 2010 - 02:06 pm: |
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I would just put a couple of stainless sheet metal screws in the holes, then grind off most of what protrudes inside the keg. Quick, cheap and easy fix. |
Tom
Member
Username: Benchbrew
Post Number: 130
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 96.247.35.42
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 11:06 pm: |
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Update: used JB weld, holding great so far. Thanks all for your input. |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 11899
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.141.101.115
| | Posted on Sunday, August 15, 2010 - 11:38 pm: |
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Between JB Weld and duct tape, there is very little that can't be made to work, although neither does much for the sake of appearance. |
Dan Listermann
Senior Member
Username: Listermann
Post Number: 7362
Registered: 03-2004
Posted From: 74.83.191.159
| | Posted on Monday, August 16, 2010 - 09:07 pm: |
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Baling wire. |
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