Keg Post Question (Easy)

Justintoxicated · Jul 22, 2012

What type of tool do I need to remove this keg post?

Keg post by Glamisduner, on Flickr

I got this keg from keg connection and it has this weird star thing. I wanted to strip-it down and clean and sanitize and transfer my beer into it in anticipation of getting my Co2 tank next week.

DeafSmith · Jul 22, 2012

You need a 7/8 inch, 12-point, deep-socket and, of course, a driver to match, which you may already have. Try your local hardware or auto parts store. I found mine at Lowe's.

Dan · Jul 22, 2012

I've used a 7/8" wrench and it works in a pinch but am going to take up DeafSmith's recommendation - Sounds like a better idea.

Justintoxicated · Jul 22, 2012

It's star shaped though, looks like it should be some specialty socket?

user 4295 · Jul 22, 2012

Justintoxicated said:
It's star shaped though, looks like it should be some specialty socket?

I know it looks that way, but a twelve point deep socket fits perfectly.

revansCAAD8 · Jul 22, 2012

Yep, think it's a 7/8. I got my socket from KegConnection. I think it was something like $4.95.

Rober

DeafSmith · Jul 22, 2012

Justintoxicated said:
It's star shaped though, looks like it should be some specialty socket?

Nope. Go to www.lowes.com and type in the search box "socket 7/8 deep 12 point" and look at the picture - you'll see it's a match.

NordeastBrewer77 · Jul 22, 2012

One of these ratcheting box end wrenches seems like it'd work. I use one that I got at Midwest Supplies, but their site wasn't letting me search. Any hardware store should have the right sized box wrench for your needs.

mux · Jul 22, 2012

7/8" 12 point wrench! Like 5$ from ace.

FATC1TY · Jul 22, 2012

Grab the deep socket for sure. I have 2 sizes on my various kegs... 7/8 and 11/16.. Bought both sizes for like $3 a pop, and it makes easy work for cleaning and changing out o rings.

Make sure you get the 12 point, in the event that you have the "star" pattern, or not. You could end up getting more kegs in the future that have that fitting, and won't need to buy another socket.

Justintoxicated · Jul 23, 2012

Thanks everyone,I have a ton of tools it just seemed odd to me for some reason. Beer is kegged!

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