How do I remove this valve/spear?

Crypticx666 · May 1, 2012

Hi,

I want to re-use this keg for homebrew but I don't know how to open it. It's a Guinness keg so there's not a lot of info on how to open it. I will Include some pictures below.

buzzkill · May 1, 2012

its threaded in I bet. alot of newer ones are. and if I remember they are revers threaded.

JRems · May 2, 2012

I'm pretty sure it's regular thread. There is probably some kind of latch as well that needs to be depressed after it's unscrewed.

Crypticx666 · May 4, 2012

If i can't get it open it's going to be converted to a mash tun! haha

John_FL · May 4, 2012

If you have relieved all the pressure just cut the top off without removing the spear.

Old_mil_guy · May 4, 2012

Did you try holding keg coupler with downward pressure and turning the spear with the coupler?

JuanMoore · May 4, 2012

They're a PITA to remove the spear without the special tool. This might help-

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f51/guinness-keg-disassembly-142880/

Crypticx666 · Jun 4, 2012

Thanks for the replies. I really wanna use it as a keg but haven't really tried to get it open yet. I think the thread part is the hardest, especially since I don't know for sure if it's reverse threads or not.

ratsathome · Jul 1, 2012

I done 3 of them today.Took me about 5 minutes.
Make sure you release the pressure.Put the keg on it's side and push a screwdriver into the valve.
After you remove the lock nut,pull up on the spear and rotate slowly until both catches release.

conpewter · Jul 1, 2012

Nice Pics ratsathome. I had one like this that I opened with the with a screwdriver like you did, but didn't drill a hole. It is a regular thread.

Jdk261 · Jul 1, 2012

Just watch Bobby's video on YouTube...it will all make sense.

Crypticx666 · Jul 5, 2012

ratsathome said:
I done 3 of them today.Took me about 5 minutes.
Make sure you release the pressure.Put the keg on it's side and push a screwdriver into the valve.
After you remove the lock nut,pull up on the spear and rotate slowly until both catches release.

Thank you very much for the reply! I will have to try this out for sure! :mug:

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