Im trying to convert a half keg for mashing. The first step is to remove the ring clip. I have read you just use a nail or screw driver. Well, it bent the nail and broke the screw driver. My question is do I need to do this? If I'm cutting the top off anyways why cant I just leave keg spear in place? It will come out when I cut the top off right? Thanks for the input.
Removing Ring Clip from Keg question.
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kpr121
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Yepp just cut the top, the spear will follow. Some people like to take to spear out so they can fill it will water or they want to make a jig that sits in the hole. May make the job easier but not necessary.
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Thanks kpr. I know I've read that some people like to save it for future use but at this point I just need a much bigger brew pot. I have another keg that will be arriving in a few days so maybe I will save that one. Do you have any preference as far as welding the spigot and site glass vs weldless spigot and site glass? I think finding someone to weld might not be that easy in this area.
I put a large slotted screwdriver against my bench grinder to give it a thin edge. Works great for removing snap ring. I labeled it my "keg tool" with a sharpie.
But yea no need to removed. Just make sure you release the pressure by sticking a screwdriver (or tap) through the ball.
But yea no need to removed. Just make sure you release the pressure by sticking a screwdriver (or tap) through the ball.
