Rubber handles coming unglued from corney keg

[tonymark]

I have some old pinlock Spartanburg kegs. One of the rubber handle tops has come loose from the keg on one side. Anyone know the best adhesive to glue this back on? Is there another solution to this problem beside removing it all the way and having a handle or bolts for handle welded to keg?

 

[northcal]

Post up a for sale ad on CL with a disclaimer as to the condition and start over? I don't know how to glue them back on.

Good luck,

 

[Mordhaus]

Homebrew finds posted a link recently on some Gorilla glue that people were using to successfully repair disengaged or broken handles. You might check that out

 

[worthogg]

whatever you use, you need to make sure that both the keg and the handle are clean and dry before you put on the adhesive. myself, I would probably use a two part epoxy. But gorilla glue might work if you get it in a few spots. beware, the gorilla glue expands like crazy as it dries

 

[day_trippr]

Barge cement (aka "shoe glue").
It'll stick anything to anything...

Cheers!

 

[CGVT]

Gorilla Glue works great. Follow the directions.

 

[Eamster]

Marine epoxy. Worked great for me.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

Gorilla Glue. They make an epoxy too that is crazy strong...

 

[CGVT]

Gorilla glue is cheap and easy and is nice to have around the house.

Clean up the metal and rubber, spread some glue on it, spray a little water on the glue to activate it and put something relatively heavy on it as it sets. The glue will probably ooze out from under the rubber, but it trims off really easily.

I've done a few of my kegs, none have failed and I am confident picking them up by the side that I glued.

 

[butterpants]

GG as stated above expands like mad, you've been warned....

 

[audiophool]

Fixed mine with Gorilla Glue. Seems to be holding up well.

 

[gtmaus]

I just fixed two of my kegs. I used an automobile exterior trim adhesive. Its water resistant and holds up to hot and cold temps. I picked it up at auto zone. A tube fixed two tops and one bottom.

 

[KOamps]

I've used gorilla glue on one of mine and it's held up nicely.


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[Stealthcruiser]

Where in "Atlanta" are you located?...........Post it by your name.

I repaired a busted bottom ring on two of my kegs, with some out of date sealer / adhesive we use here at work, ( aircraft industry), worked like a champ!

I might could hook you up if you are in range...........I'm on the South side.

All those other glues sound like they work as well.

 

[Philip1993]

Anyone tried construction adhesive?