Keg Poppets

[redrocker652002]

With my discussion on checking for keg leaks I have come across another question, or need for input. In taking apart a keg or two that I have, I have found that the poppet in some have three little legs so to speak. I ordered some parts and Orings and found that the ones I ordered do not have the legs on them. I am assuming the ones I ordered are universal, but I have not checked. I am at work and just kinda thinking out loud. I went onto Morebeer and they have the ones with the three little legs. Is there a difference? Should I order a few of each to have on hand just in case? Any input is welcomed. Rock On!!!!!!!

Here is an example of what I seem to be finding on the kegs I have looked at so far.

https://www.northernbrewer.com/prod...PdMV7VF4b-RoAdD_UwrrzjVPnz75Y6WcaAknBEALw_wcB

 

[lumpher]

The ones with the 3 legs are OEM, and the ones without legs are universal aftermarkets. Should work fine.

 

[grampamark]

There are four different styles of OEM poppets. They aren’t interchangeable. This article has pics of the different styles and explains which brands of kegs the various styles fit. (Pro tip-keep scrolling; the section on poppets is about halfway down the page).

 

[odie]

There are four different styles of OEM poppets. They aren’t interchangeable. This article has pics of the different styles and explains which brands of kegs the various styles fit. (Pro tip-keep scrolling; the section on poppets is about halfway down the page).

this may solve my problem of occasional leaky kegs.

I had assumed all ball lock stuff was interchangeable. I have both Cornelious and firestone.

 

[Broken Crow]

Sorry I didn't see this post sooner. @day_trippr provided a link in a similar thread some time ago..can't find the exact thread but I did find a page from the links he provided:
https://www.chicompany.net/poppet-valves-c-376_1_492/Hope that helps... It was invaluable to me!

 

[OleBrewing]

after refurbishing pin locks from the salvage yard the poppets were a pain. I had kegs with all the varieties. the universal poppet that has a removable o-ring did not work with some posts but did with others. there is one keg if i don't tip it upside down when putting the post on the poppet will not seat properly. kind of a pain but 8 kegs under a 100 bucks is worth it.

 

[Brewdog80]

I have replaced numerous poppets over the years, but I ran out of stock and bought a few off Amazon that looked to be oem. They are not the same on any of the 4 brands I have. Legs too long and would lock up too tight and not easily allow the connector to attach. I just bought new universals with no legs and they work perfectly on all my kegs. Dang chinese, can't get anything right.