Installing pressure reliefs in keg lids

[Tekkie]

So i purchased 4 pin lock kegs and they dont have pressure reliefs which annoys me so i am thinking of installing some, i know that i can just use something on the input which i do today but its just inconvenient.

So i am contemplating installing these. They are 1/4 NPT so i would just have to drill a hole, tap it, put some teflon tape on the valve and install it. Very basic.

Now the question comes is there a problem with using brass? Or should i get chrome plated ones? The beer wont be touching it so i cant think of any problems with using either. The chrome ones are 8 bucks where i can get 5 brass ones for far less.

Anyone do this? I searched but found nothing.

 

[zach976]

Good idea but why don't you just buy some ball lock lids. Less work.


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[Tekkie]

Because i have 7 kegs, keezer setup with 4 taps etc,and everything setup for pin lock.

Doing this will take maybe 5 minutes per lid, it will be faster than changing everything to ball lock and definitely far far cheaper

 

[Tekkie]

I see you said lids, but still to buy 7 lids will be far more expensive

 

[day_trippr]

The lids are a bit on the thin side for tapping a large kinda coarse looking thread. Let us know how that works out...

Cheers!

 

[Tekkie]

Thats a very good point, i didnt think about that. I will have to look more closely before i try this.

 

[Renoun]

Why not just buy a spare gas coupler that isn't connected to anything? Just pop it on when you need to relieve pressure.

 

[Clonefan94]

The lids are a bit on the thin side for tapping a large kinda coarse looking thread. Let us know how that works out...

Cheers!

Yeah, I'd be very careful just drilling and tapping the lid. Not a lot of surface area for those threads to grab on to. I'd hate to see the aftermath of one of those shooting off the lid when you happened to have your head over top of it.


Maybe you could try a couple of stainless nuts on each side of the lid for that to screw onto. And maybe an O-ring for the seal?

 

[zach976]

Because i have 7 kegs, keezer setup with 4 taps etc,and everything setup for pin lock.

Doing this will take maybe 5 minutes per lid, it will be faster than changing everything to ball lock and definitely far far cheaper

I didn't say convert them to ball locks. All you have to do is replace the lid with a ball lock lid.


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[Stealthcruiser]

Without doing a visual, wouldn't those big tall rascals get in the way of the "bail" that secures the lid in place?

 

[kh54s10]

How about these: http://www.kegconnection.com/a-valve-assembly-replacement-with-valve/

You would only need to drill the hole, no tapping.

 

[Tekkie]

Those would be far less risky for sure

 

[HumulusHead]

Phillips screwdriver works like a charm and doesn't inconvenience me at all...

This is prob the reason why pinnys are so cheap. Love Em.


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[Stealthcruiser]

I like those!

 

[NickTheGreat]

Yeah I don't see why tapping is necessary. Just a nut on the back? I'd personally use the chrome, since it'll be in some funny conditions.