Must I lube up?

[TimmyR]

Do I need keg lube when I rebuild with new gaskets? Is there an alternative in case I cannot find it locally?

Thanks!

[yabodie]

You will get a better seal and NB sells it. I would go with CIP as it has a lower melting point and you can remove it with hot water.

http://www.northernbrewer.com/gas-handling.html

Look towards the bottom of the page for the lube..

Just avoid KY...

[DannyW]

If you have a dive shop nearby, Silicone grease is the same stuff as keg lube, I think. Works just as well, anyway.

[TimmyR]

Thanks. I missed it on my big restock order (just getting settled in after a move from MD) and I will just order again from NB...thought I had everything.

[Techie101]

I just went to Lowes here in town and picked up some plumbers grease. It was way more expensive that a tube of keg lube but it'll last a while.

[Bugeater]

At the kitchen I run, I decided that I needed to lube our meat slicer. So I ordered some food grade equipment grease from our food supplier (Sysco). At least that is story I gave my boss. Once it arrived, I "borrowed" a couple ounces for the brewery. I did lube the slicer once to make everything look legit. The point of the story is to check your local restaurant supplier (if you have one) or make friends at a restaurant kitchen and have them order you some on their next order. It will save paying more on shipping than on the lube itself.

Wayne
Bugeater Brewing Company

[TimmyR]

Again thanks...