Never thought to contact makers!!! Have done so so lets wait and seee
Re: the small leaks I find a bit of Vaseline smeared on thye neck of the bulb, the bung and the top of the spear that enters the bung helpss a lot.
Also, never leave the reg turned up. I just up it until I hear the squeak and then turn down to off
I really want this for the long hot summer days with a chilled keg of Chardonnay all nicely fizzy - Draught Champers!
Will