Original corny keg posts and poppets

[Crushdaley]

Why doesn't anyone make the original style ball lock corny keg posts and poppers? I have a few kegs with the originals and a few with conversions and the original originals just work so much better but I can't find them for sale anywhere.
Anyone know anything about this?

 

[kh54s10]

Never tried replacing any of mine, but they look to be the same as you can get almost anywhere.

Maybe a picture of what yours are??

 

[Dland]

Moorbeer sells a few types of posts and poppets.

One example:https://www.morebeer.com/products/firestone-keg-poppet-pin-lock.html

More on same page. You will have to determine the make of your kegs, and in some cases, new style or old style.

I refurbished a large collection of 30 plus year old kegs and replaced the poppets(they really needed it too) and found the universals were easier to use, but I had three different types of kegs to deal with. But I did use some OEM style ones too.

The universals come out more easily for cleaning. This is not needed if you flush with PBW & Starsan, but is nice to be able to do if you ever get an infected kegs.

 

[Robert65]

Chi Company sells just about any keg and part you can think of.

https://www.chicompany.net/

 

[Crushdaley]

I’ll post pics of what I’m talking about tomorrow.

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

Good day eh, yes let's see photos.

 

[day_trippr]

Second chicompany. My go-to for keg parts. They have all of the historic oem poppets...
https://www.chicompany.net/index.ph...result&search_in_description=1&keyword=poppet
Cheers!

 

[Crushdaley]

This is the original style I’m talking about. The “in” post has a 12 sided star pattern and the poppets have a wide band of rubber seal and they come out of the post very easy.

 

[Crushdaley]

These are examples of replacements or maybe other styles of kegs. Note the “in” posts just have indents in the six sides surface to identify them and the poppets have a smaller seal. These poppets usually aren’t as easy to remove or impossible without ruining them.

 

[Tobor_8thMan]

These are all common. The ball lock kegs I have use them. Believe whatever was on hand at the plant (soda) was used. Simply a different size wrench.

 

[Robert65]

Many types of posts and poppets were used on kegs from various manufacturers, ie Cornelius, Challenger, Firestone, General Beverage...

Here's a guide

https://www.kegoutlet.com/how-can-i-tell-what-type-of-posts-will-fit-on-my-corny-keg.html

This may be the poppet you're looking for

https://www.kegoutlet.com/ball-lock-poppet-valve-for-cornelius-kegs.html

All these types also available from Chi Company. Just can't get link to work.

 

[Crushdaley]

Thanks That poppet looks like it’s the one I’m looking for. Still it would be nice if someone made the original style posts.

 

[Robert65]

The only thing that's critical about the post is the thread. So like @Tobor_8thMan says, just a different wrench. At least they all use the same one now. Hope you've found what you need. Cheers!

 

[crazyjake19]

Williams Brewing carries several different types of poppets as well.

https://www.williamsbrewing.com/Search.aspx?k=poppet