Cedar Rapids Beer Nuts

jjbuck · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 111 Location: Marion

Someone, was saying at the meeting that o-rings of the right size could be purchased at "auto supply?" store. If I heard correctly, what would I tell the auto parts guy what I'm looking for?

tony b · Joined: 19 Nov 2007 Posts: 372 Location: CR, IA

I remember the conversation, too. If you're looking for the smaller ones, the ACE Hardware on Center Pt road (between Glass and 42nd) was mentioned. I think they were saying the auto parts store for the big gasket, but don't remember the details either - sorry.

Mr T · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 405 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Funny, because I was the asking about them originally and I know you can go to ACE, or I believe all Do It Best on edgewood, in fact most of the smaller guys that sell by part I think you can get them there, just bring an old ring with you so you can make sure you size it up right. And look in the plumbing supply area. I'm not sure if any of the big box stores carry these as they don't really sell per part, you have to buy a whole kit or bags of stuff.

I want to say Tim was the one that bought his this way.

tompb · Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 16777215 Location: CR IA

I bought mine at the Do-it-Best on Edgewood Rd. If you take in the dip tube or keg post o-rings they can match them up. Rapids Wholesale has the lid gaskets, but they are expensive. If you are ordering from Northern Brewer the whole kit is cheap. Pick a couple up when you get some supplies.

Matt F · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 705 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

They sell an O-ring kit for cornies at the Hy-Vee Drug on Blairsferry and Center Point. I think it was about $3.

jjbuck · Joined: 04 May 2008 Posts: 111 Location: Marion

I found Ace hardware to have about every size o-ring you could imagine. The o-ring replacement kits at HyVee are nice to know about. Thanks for the info guys.

tompb · Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 16777215 Location: CR IA

You may want to get some keg lube too. It helps to seal and ease removal of your disconnects. Rapids Wholesale or your favorite online homebrew shop are options. Not sure about Hy-Vee.

brownbeard · Joined: 06 Feb 2006 Posts: 385 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Matt F · Joined: 13 Feb 2006 Posts: 705 Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

I have never used keg lube. All I do is soak the main O-ring and lid in hot water which softens the rubber. Then put it in some starsan for a minute or two and then put on the keg. Hit it with 30 psi to set the lid and you are good to go. Haven't had a leaky keg problem and have been doing it for about 7 years.

tompb · Joined: 16 Nov 2007 Posts: 16777215 Location: CR IA

I use the lube on the post o-rings and occasionally on the poppets.