Help me identify my keg post size

[elgatovolador]

I have a corny keg that I want to change the gas post.

I believe this is a firestone keg.

I’m trying to replace it because I don’t trust it as the poppet that came with it seems to be stuck. Not sure if this is normal but I want to be able to fully disassemble and clean/inspect. I have another keg that I can fully disassemble both posts.

I use a 7/8 wrench to take it off.

So any guidance into which post I should buy and or any other specs I need to know to buy the one I need?

 

[BrewerBrad82]

Here ya go:

 

[elgatovolador]

Here ya go:

You, sir, are the best. May your yeast ferment forever.

 

[satph]

The poppet is probably stuck with old dried out soda syrup. Find something to push it out. I wouldn't use anything sharp, I usually use one of the jaws on the open ended side of the wrench.

 

[verboten]

Just push it out. That 3 leg thing is stuck in the post.

 

[elgatovolador]

Thanks everyone I ended up just pushing it out with a screw driver. I was trying to pull it out from inside with needle nose pliers and it wouldn’t bulge.

Replacing the firestone poppet with a universal poppet just because it made me feel stupid for two days.

 

[balrog]

Can't find old thread, but it was about those 3 legged poppets just have to be....um....convinced firmly to exit, using judicious application of persuasion from above. Like hammer and nail set. Glad the screwdriver worked.

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Standard ball lock. Just about any ball lock post will do. The notches on the bottom sides indicate this is the CO2 input post. I have lots of posts. If you are local you are welcome to bring your keg over and we'll fix it.

 

[balrog]

You may also find this helpful, as I did buying many different used kegs, in determining threads used on posts based on what they are recognized by handle types:

https://www.cornykeg.com/resources/corny-keg-tips/identify-keg/

 

[elgatovolador]

Standard ball lock. Just about any ball lock post will do. The notches on the bottom sides indicate this is the CO2 input post. I have lots of posts. If you are local you are welcome to bring your keg over and we'll fix it.

I’m on the Charlotte NC area but I ended up figuring it out. Thanks for the offer though!

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

I had a great time in Raleigh several years ago. Also, WPTF 680 AM and WPTK 850 AM are regular night times visitors here.