Installing retaining ring on Sanke Keg

[repeterepete]

I just purchased a new sankey sixtel from Beverage Factory - having no problem at all getting the split ring and spear in and out. However, with the ring back in place, the spear is not sealed. It certainly appears that I'm missing the o-ring referenced in this thread, I haven't seen it at any point. I know it's a dumb question, but can someone tell me where this o-ring is supposed to be located? I see I can purchase replacements, but I want to make sure I'm not missing it somehow before I do that. Thanks in advance.

 

[wilserbrewer]

There should be a large o ring on the spear just below the first shoulder from the top. Easily visible with the spear removed. Sounds like it is missing.

 

[Ponyryan]

I registered on this site just to thank you for the this post. I struggled to reseat those damn rings for several events. It took me reading your post twice, and I am further ahead than i was after several hours of cussing and finger slicing.

Thank you for an easy lesson in an easy topic that was really ****ing hard to get right 👍🏻

 

[beren]

Would something like this work to not chew up the stainless?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-10-in-Soft-Jaw-Pliers-17PL0308/304217606

 

[beren]

Just wanted to follow up. I was able to get a 5/8 stainless washer (I believe) that fits perfect in the middle of the spear, then get a 3/4” galvanized pipe cap https://www.homedepot.com/p/100141207 I picked up a clamp to press it down https://www.lowes.com/pd/1000989092

The washer isn’t really needed I just wanted to have a larger surface touching the spear. The clamp is a really tight fit but it’s cheap and it works. $15 vs $90 for the tool from more beer.