I've been using mineral oil but it's so runny and a bit of a pain because of that.
Has anyone seen Petrol Gel sanitary lubricant locally? It seems to sell for $5-$7 online.
This place has it on sale for about $2 a tube:
http://www.wasserstrom.com/restaurant-s ... uct_308525
It could be even cheaper from the manufacturer:
http://www.petrolgel.com/about/
I'm going to order some from the first link. So far, this is who's in:
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Re: Petrol Gel keg lube
I've never had needed anything like this in all my years of kegging. Are you sure you need it?
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Well it's not really a necessity, you're right. Just a nice to have at the right price. 
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Right on, is it suppose to give you a better seal?
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Yes, and keeps the o-rings from cracking or wearing out. Some people use vaseline or mineral oil as well. The petrol gel is food grade, sanitary, etc, so I'd prefer to use that instead.
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I have a couple kegs that I Iike to use sealant on. Is this the stuff that you can use with beer that won't kill the head?
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This is the one they sell at LHBS, just not here that I've seen, so I can't imagine this effecting the beer. Lots of people use this with kegging homebrew.
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Good enough, count me in. BTW, you should have stuck around the other day at the malt order to meet a few peeps, didn't have to take off... 
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Yeah I don't know what I was thinking eh. I had to grab a few things before my daughter came come but could have stuck around for a bit!
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I'm in for some keg lube as well if we get a GB going.
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I've been using this stuff since I started kegging. Works fantastic.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/keg-lube.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Edit: I also ordered it from that company, but had it shipped to Houlton, Maine. I'm not sure what they charge for shipping to Canada.
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Edit: I also ordered it from that company, but had it shipped to Houlton, Maine. I'm not sure what they charge for shipping to Canada.
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I'd be interested in the GB. I have one keg that's pretty picky to get sealed, might make it easier.
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I'm looking into finding a good price somewhere and will keep you all updated.
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I'm going to give this another day or two and then order from the first link I posted, wasserstrom. I'll probably order a few extra to have a few more around and in case anyone else wants some. $2 a tube is pretty good.
I updated the first post with a list of who's in.
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I updated the first post with a list of who's in.
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Cool, Thanks!
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Sign me up for a tube.
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Done.akr71 wrote:Sign me up for a tube.
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I'll take a tube. Can never have too much lube!
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For $2, why not? Sign me up.
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How about KY Jelly. Should be available anywhere condoms and such are sold. Works like a charm.. food safe too.. 
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And you could play drinking games to see how long before you've drank all the lube. Water soluble would not be your friend here, haha.HbgBill wrote:How about KY Jelly. Should be available anywhere condoms and such are sold. Works like a charm.. food safe too..
I've got the Petrol-Gel stuff, works great. Can't recall where I got it tho.
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FYI - Petro Gel is listed on Noble Grape's site for $5.99 / tube.
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