corny kegs--gasket replacement?

[manida]

So I was given a couple of corny kegs and I wanna go ahead and replace the gaskets. Is there a thread already started on how to properly do this?

Also, best methods for thoroughly cleaning a corny keg would be GREATLY appreciated.

Sorry, newb here.

 

[IrregularPulse]

It's pretty straight forward. Buy new orings, remove old orings, put new orings on.
There is:
a large one on the lid
a small one around the outside of each post (gas in and beer out)
a smaller on on each dip tube (short gas in and long beer out)
You maybe also want to replace the 2 poppets inside the posts.

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

Its really easy. Just use an 11/16" wrench to disassemble the posts. Be careful to not lose the poppets. Remove all the old o-rings. Pull out the dip tube and gas tube. Soak all the parts in a bucket of oxyclean and fill the keg with oxyclean. Let it soak for 24hrs. Then thoroughly rinse with warm water. Orings usually are bought it sets from either online or your LHBS. Re-assemble and maybe use a bit of keg lube on the orings.

 

[WrongCoastBrewery]

Youtube has also some good videos of it. Just search for Corny Keg Cleaning. Some good videos out there.

 

[nebben]

FYI, my kegs are mostly 7/8" posts, but I do have one odd-ball 11/16".

 

[manida]

thanks for the input guys....youtube rules.