I've been trying their suggested curing process for about ten days now and it is still leaking quite a bit. Keep trying or is it a bad barrel?
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Ours quit leaking just like the instructions said it would after about 3 days. I am thinking you might have a bad barrel.
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I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around those parts leaking I dont think, just get creative how you stand it. I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around... » Read More I ended up standing my barrel on its base so the dispensing valve was on top rather than laying on its side. This will put the filling bung on the side, so stand it and lean it back just a bit on an angle on the stand so no whiskey is at the dispensing valve or the filling bung. I hope that makes sense, you do have to have it only about 3/4 full for that to work but I did it like that and kept mine barreled for 4 months. Started with Oyo white whiskey, finished with a great barrel aged product. Hang in there, its worth it.....a pain in the ass, yes, worth it, yes. Theres no getting around those parts leaking I dont think, just get creative how you stand it. « Show Less
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Hot water was the the key for me to get the barrel to swell up. I was using warm water and it took a few extra try's to finally get the seal.
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I'd say bad barrel. I had a bad experience with their barrels too: knocked up slats of wood, two little holes that no amount of curing were going to close. Besides: at ten days, if you've left all or some of the same water in that barrel, you have to worry about bacteria growing. Contact them for a refund. Consider a barrel from Thousand Oaks: more expensive, but a friend of mine and I have had 5 of them now and never had poor quality.
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Hi Maureen. I just read the instructions on the can and it does not specifically say it is for underwater sealing. It does say for directing flow, sealing cracks, etc. I used it On my stream feature and some of it is definitely underwater. I have not had a leak since using it and am pleased with the product. It takes 8 hours to fully cure. In my opinion it would seal a barrel, however, I think the wood on the barrel will slowly wick the water through. Also, the material you are applying the foam to must be clean and dry. Most times when a barrel is used it has a preformed liner in it. Perhaps try a small piece of pond liner? I hope it helps. Happy ponding (or barreling in your case)
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I am not sure, but I am having a similar problem also mattres has been fine in every way holding air and firm, but in the past two days it keeps looking air similar to yours leaking on one side and eventually goes down completely. Guess we both need to figure it out unfortunately cause I really like it a lot.
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I have the same problem on one I received a week ago. The tap is over sized a bit. I corected the problem with a wrap of heavy aluminum foil and then several wraps w/ teflon tape. It holds pretty well for now, when I have a chance I will add a nut to the inside to make sure it won't slip out. I want to make beer, not deal with the hassle of return...
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I took mine apart and put Vaseline around the water inlet fitting, which has done the trick for over six months now. I disconnected the fittings, coated the water line and fitting with Vaseline and reassembled. I asked my local hardware store person about the leaking and he suggested this. It works!
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I haven't had this problem but did you put a little oil on the spot it seals, like the book says to. Otherwise I wonder if there is something wrong with your pressure canner. Mine has sealed really well every time.
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Mines only been done a few months but I'm having no problems. Looks just like it did when I finished it, just make sure you give it ample time to cure, I'm loving it.
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I am glad to see someone else has this problem! I have had mine replaced 4 times! Did you ever get yours working? I had an old model for 10 years that never leaked, so I know what I'm doing. Frustrating.
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I hope you get an answer since I was wondering that myself. I left mine in but used it again in the next day or so. It was always ready to fire. I think these other folks are correct because I am sure it would eventually leak out. I like the suggestions for enhancing the seal.
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I've owned mine for over a year and I have experienced that seal failing once. I expect that it is going to fail again soon. This does seem to be their weak point. They replaced it with no problem but I couldn't make my daily green smoothie for more than a week.
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You can run an oily patch down the barrel or spray a CLP like Safari Charlie down the barrel. I ant back to my old method of cleaning because the Rem. squeegee system did not clean the bores as well as advertised.
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Well it is still leaking but I am not giving up. I am going to double the amount, which should be correct and try it again.
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I just spoke with the Westinghouse customer service (E-mail: customerservice@saihomeproducts.comTelephone: 1-866-365-5339). I described this smell as rather a motor oil-like (this is what it reminds me). They say it's normal for the first cycles :-) It's a glue that holds the parts together and it gets burned initially. The explanation makes sense to me, so I will give it a try. No plans to drink this water, though, until the smell (and the taste) goes away. The idea was to drink pure water, not diluted glue :-)
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Thanks all for your help and advice. I called 3M and he said I should return it to the store. Sounded like the urethane had hardened in the tube. Returned this afternoon. Got a new tube with a current lot number. Haven't opened it yet. Here's hoping.
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It is a great pity to take this barrel to make vinegar. But anyway. Fill it with hot water first and wait 5 minutes. If you notice that the rings are moving around the barrel, softly try to place the ring with a hammer. Then fill it with cold water and leave it 24 hours.If the barrel is still leaking, take a candle and use the melted sperm to cover the areas leaking, when the sperm is less warm use your finger to press it and close the leaks.
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My CO2 cylinder has been in the gun for over 3 months, and is still fine. My guess would be that as is it ages, it will last less, due to the seals.It's not a very expensive gun...............we'll see!!
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I am sure there is a way to patch it, but the company has a pretty good warranty and a lifetime warranty against leaks. I haven't had any troubles with leaking yet with moderate use so far.