I have a ball lock keg with a 12 point gas post. I am testing them for leaks and noticed that the gas disconnect is not locking onto the post. I have tried three disconnects and the results are the same. Any thoughts Please????
ball lock gas in disconnect will not stayon keg post
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You need to be sure that the post is actually a gas in post. Here is the way to know for sure:
Hope this helps.
P-J
Hope this helps.
P-J
I did my best. You all are on your own.
SouthernCross
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I have a reconditioned corny that has a gas post that requires me to put all my weight on the disconnect to get it to click on.
You need to be sure that the post is actually a gas in post. Here is the way to know for sure:
Hope this helps.
P-J
In addition to those "notches" on the very bottom, make sure you're using a gray disconnect! I tried and tried and tried to get a black one on a gas post once. I finally was successful, but of course then couldn't get it off!
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It was the wrong poppet in the post...Damn those Belgians!!
zman,
If you ever need help with a connector, post, stem/plug. Let mer know. I have a shop in Lakewood that has worked on these kegs for over 25 years. We can fix, repair or replace your kegs while you wait. I saw the KROC and figured you must be a member of the Broomfield club. All twelve point posts were gas. we have new and used replacement parts on hand. We also have piles of poppets and reconditioned kegs. I am registered and on the Vendors List as Tom's Brew Shop. Ryan just picked up our donation for the silent auction this month.
If you ever need help with a connector, post, stem/plug. Let mer know. I have a shop in Lakewood that has worked on these kegs for over 25 years. We can fix, repair or replace your kegs while you wait. I saw the KROC and figured you must be a member of the Broomfield club. All twelve point posts were gas. we have new and used replacement parts on hand. We also have piles of poppets and reconditioned kegs. I am registered and on the Vendors List as Tom's Brew Shop. Ryan just picked up our donation for the silent auction this month.
SouthernCross
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Hah, Zman, I just looked at your avatar. Classic!!
It was the wrong poppet in the post...Damn those Belgians!!
Well, poppet back in! (Get it? Pop it? Poppet?)
Er, nevermind. I drink, you know.
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Well, poppet back in! (Get it? Pop it? Poppet?)
Er, nevermind. I drink, you know.
As always...Thanks for your Help Yooper
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Do they make a too that you can use to get the poppet into the post?
I bought a bunch of ball lock kegs recently and I'm amazed at the variety. Some have 12 point on both sides, some have 6 point on both sides, some are randomly mix and match.
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No special tool that we know of, but one way would be to use the short gas side dip tube to push the poppets in. this allows the center pin to move while being able to push the three legs further up into the post. i have used an awl, or metal pick to push the base of the legs in also.
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