Trouble removing pin lock post

[zimman]

Hey everyone, i just received some pin lock kegs and everything is great except one of the liquid posts will not come off. I tapped it with my wrench trying to loosen the seal, ive soaked the top of the keg in hot oxyclean. nothings working. my wrench keeps slipping off. and no i dont have the socket designed for the pin lock posts.

does anyone have any recommendations on removing a stuck post?

thanks

nic

 

[HSM]

and no i dont have the socket designed for the pin lock posts.



nic

something something right tool for the job something something

 

[springer]

Made the tool out of a cheap socket ,I just used 4 inch grinder with a metal cutting disc to cut the notches for the pins . Took about 10 minutes

 

[mosquitocontrol]

I have one keg I can't use because I can't get the post off either. I don't know what to do with it. And I have the correct sockets and everything. I'm just too weak I guess.

 

[springer]

I have one keg I can't use because I can't get the post off either. I don't know what to do with it. And I have the correct sockets and everything. I'm just too weak I guess.

if you have tried hot water and it still wont come off heat it with a propane torch. Dont overheat it I had one that I had to hit the post for a few seconds with the torch try the wrench then repeat until it came off. Destroyed the o-rings inside but I was going to replace them anyway... Dont do this on keg with plastic tubes ...

 

[mosquitocontrol]

Yeah but who has a propane torch? That is my question. I don't. And because of that I'm out $30 for a keg I can't take apart to clean.

 

[zimman]

i tried heating the bottom of the post. no luck here. tired the hot soak etc. i guess the socket is my last chance. i just hate how they are soooo much money.

 

[mosquitocontrol]

The sockets are only $5 each that's not too bad . Only way you can get it to fit with the tight clearance caused by the handles and the opening in the middle.

 

[Scimmia]

Yeah but who has a propane torch? That is my question.

Just about anyone who spends much time in their garage or any kind of home repair. Propane torches are extremely common and can be had for around $10 at any hardware store.

 

[mosquitocontrol]

I guess I'm coming from the perspective of not even owning a simple adjustable wrench until I needed it for my regulator. I guess I should have known all you handy people would have just about everything.

 

[STA]

Sorry if it's bad etiquette to bump an old thread, but I had this problem yesterday and found the thread after getting worried that the posts were reverse threaded or some other weirdness. I solved the problem by putting my pin-lock compatible socket on the post, holding it in place, and then tapping on the end of the ratchet handle with a rubber mallet with more and more forceful blows until the post loosened.