King Keg + S30 Valve - The Missing Instructions

Fixes to common issues seen with these wonderful but often fiddly pressure barrels.

[@lsearls2]

Great help I'm thinking of buying this barrel 👍

[@robertbaldwin177]

I'm pleased it's been useful. Thanks for comment and good luck if you decide to purchase one.

[@inspirality]

I've stopped using vasoline which pongs a bit. If you can't find keg lube in a homebrew shop you can get food safe lubricant from Arco (safety equipment suppliers) for around £5.20 for a 500ml spray can, which will last absolutely ages.
Spray it sparingly underneath the O-ring as well as on top and the 'overspray' will lube up the lid threads and make it easier to screw the lid on and get it back off .

[@robertbaldwin177]

Thanks for this tip, will see how easy the cap is to remove at the end. Sounds like a cheap and effective alternative to vasiline, cheers for posting.

[@JulianArthurs]

I havent read yet. B b b b ut no pressure test or liquid leak test proir. PTFE tape 1991 landlord gas safety test. Hamilton Bard - Alson - Norwood and Storforth lane near Derby Road

[@Kholaslittlespot1]

People always say to lubricate the valve rubbers on the S30 valves. They seem very hard to remove, so do I just lubricate over them?

[@B1ffb]

You should take up presenting professionally Rob! From the newbie brewer at 196!!

[@robertbaldwin177]

Thanks Chris, apart from the bad gesticulation, monotone voice, poor camera work and less than interesting subject matter I should be good for an Oscar ;) cheers though. Just realised ur my neighbour! lols. I've got a new pale ale in the fermenter, let's compare our latest attempts in a few weeks! time.