How do I remove the faucets from my kegerator?

[wedge421]

Ok so I realize this is a probably a very dumb question but... I bought 2 Perlik's to replace my stock beer tower faucets. How do I go about removing just the faucet part? I cant seem to unscrew it or anything without turning the entire shank. There are 4-5 small holes around the faucet, does that have something to do with it? THanks!

 

[JesseRC]

Yeah the holes are the key, you need a faucet wrench or you could use some pliers if you place a cloth over the faucet ring to not scratch it. You hold the faucet with your hand and turn the ring(with holes) using one of these:

 

[bad67z]

You may be in need of one of these.

https://www.homebrewtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=13971&stc=1&d=1261549342

 

[wedge421]

UGGG a special tool just for taking off faucets...I was afraid of that. I may try the pliers first. THANKS FOR THE HELP!!

 

[Shooter]

Ball peen hammer!

 

[boo boo]

Ball peen hammer!

Yep, if you can't fix it with a hammer, then you have an electrical problem.

Be careful you don't damage the nut taking it off with anything else other than a proper fawcet wrench.

 

[wedge421]

Im gonna try fitting a hex key in there and hitting that with the hammer to get it loose. If not ill try the needle nose method.

 

[wildwest450]

Im gonna try fitting a hex key in there and hitting that with the hammer to get it loose. If not ill try the needle nose method.

Oof, turns head so as not to see impending doom.

 

[wedge421]

Pair of lock pliers and a washcloth worked like a charm. Worked the first shot. Just wrapped the cloth around the ring put the pliers on and turned. Half a turn and then you can get it by hand. THANKS EVERYONE!

 

[springer]

glad you got it done . Before I got the dedicated tool I used a strap wrench worked great