Thread: OAK Keg - small

Fill them to the top with water and leave over night, change the water each day ( to prevent mould forming) until they stop leaking, then rest them bung side down to drain and dry if they don't stop leaking in a few days they may need staves replaced, it would most likely be cheaper tp replace the cask.

Thanks China

Each time I fill the smallr one with water it just leaks out. That is why I wonder if soaking them in a sink full of water will help? The bigger one is doing ok with the Sherry and the leak is slowing.

I made the mistake of letting my 20 litre oak keg dry out a few years back. I left the garden hose trickling into it for about 10 days to try and get it to take up again to no avail, it is now a barroom ornament

Check out the links below - apart from what has already been said I can't add anything but the links could help. I have one of their 2L kegs which has been/is great - I was told not to let it dry out.

Bundy Kegs | Schmeiders Cooperage | Phone: (07) 4151 8233

Schmeider's Cooperage

Thank you all for the advice. China's method has worked and the kegs are now sealed after a couple of days. Tomorrow I will drain them again and fill them with sheryr. The alcohol should stop any mould forming inside. I have been changing the water twice a day. It wasn't until this afternoon that the final leak (drip) stopped and you can see where the wide cracks have sealed as the water has turned the joins a darker colour. All good and thenks again.

Greg