Post removal

[TacoBrew]

I got an old pin lock keg a while ago and the gas post I was able to remove with a wrench but the liquid post won't bush at all. Any suggestions? I'd like not to have to buy one of those pin lock deep sockets as it hasn't been necessary so far. Thanks.

 

[cheezydemon3]

I used a vice grip to loosen mine. Heat has been recommended also to help loosen.

 

[TacoBrew]

I used a vice grip to loosen mine. Heat has been recommended also to help loosen.

Heat applied with what? I don't have a torch.

 

[erikpete18]

Hot water can help, and a soak upside down in oxyclean has been known to unstick some of mine. Even a little heat from a grill or cigarette lighter might be enough to free up some of the gunked on syrup. Other ones I've had to have someone hold the keg flat while I really got after it with a wrench pounding on the end to get it to twist.

 

[Ricand]

Heat applied with what? I don't have a torch.

I'll chime in.. fill a 5 gal bucket with a couple gallons of really hot water. Invert the corny in it for at least 5 min to get it hot then try twisting it off. Use a rag and vice grips or a good set of pliers. Use common sense with how much pressure to squeeze with, but I'm thinking those posts are pretty sturdy.

Good luck, let us know how you eventually get it off.

 

[TacoBrew]

Got it off. Soaking didn't help. Sawed off the handle to get a better angle on it. With immense pressure it came loose. It seems like the Dip tube o ring had melted on the threads or something. It was shredded.

 

[pickles]

Instead of cutting the handle, why didn't you just go buy the appropriate socket?

 

[TacoBrew]

Instead of cutting the handle, why didn't you just go buy the appropriate socket?

Impatient and I didn't need it. I can still lift it fine with the other handle.

 

[cheezydemon3]

Good work!