Kegerator and co2 questions

[Stefan A]

Just got my Summit Kegerator yesterday and a new tank of Co2. I am getting condensation on the cold plate and then it's dripping to the floor. Not a lot, but some. Also, how tight does the connection between the regulator and the co2 tank have to be? I tightened it by hand and it seems fine. But am I supposed to use a wrench and get it as tight as possible? I am using a digital thermometer inside a glass of water. It the type with the wire connecting the main unit to a metal rod which goes in the water. So, the kegerator door is shut with the wire going through. I don't feel any cold air leaking where the wire comes throught the door, but I am concerned that it is still not good to have this slight opening.

Stefan

[danno]

as long as you keep the door shut, condensation should be minimized. you'll get more when you first crank it up, since there's more warm air to cool...

get a wrench and tighten it. that's a high pressure area right there, I'd hate for you to find you're wrong by having an empty tank and being unable to pour a beer...

are you planning on keeping the thermometer in there long term, or just until you get the kegerator where you want it to be? I wouldn't worry too much about it...

[Stefan A]

With that thermometer, I will just use it until it seems the tempurature has leveled. But I would like to find something I can just keep in there.

Stefan