Best Tool To Remove Posts On Kegs

[quantocks]

Hey guys,

trying to remove/reseat a beer out post on my corny and the shifters/spanners I have are too big, the moulded plastic gets in the way and I just can't remove them at all. Is there any specific size / specific tool I need to use to get them off? maybe like a socket or something? anyone know what size as I will go to bunnings tomorrow and get it.

cheers.

 

[newguy]

According to morebeer, there are two sizes: 7/8" (22.2mm) and 11/16" (17.5mm). I assume that's for the ball lock (pepsi) fittings as my pin lock (coke) kegs are 13/16". Whatever size you need, make sure you buy the deep socket.

 

[hoohaaman]

All my kegs are 7/8",just a ring spanner fits most.Some times they are dinged up a fair bit,as newguy said using a socket fixes that.
Oh and the socket will negate the rubber
Cheers

 

[gregb]

Ring spanner here. 7/8 or 11/16.

Cheers,
Greg

 

[katzke]

According to morebeer, there are two sizes: 7/8" (22.2mm) and 11/16" (17.5mm). I assume that's for the ball lock (pepsi) fittings as my pin lock (coke) kegs are 13/16". Whatever size you need, make sure you buy the deep socket.

Just an addition, can not remember but one side requires a 12 point socket on at least some kegs.

 

[Phrak]

Yeah get yourself a ring-spanner.
I originally went looking for a socket, but was hard-pressed to find one deep enough to fit the whole post inside.

Take a post with you if you can, but (from memory!) the one I bought was a 22mm jobbie. I already had a 17 or 18mm spanner for the kegs that used the smaller posts.

 

[Barramundi]

i use a ring spanner , cant recall the size at moment , one of the obove imperial sizes im sure

 

[drsmurto]

Shifting spanner and a hammer......

 

[kook]

I just purchased long sockets (I can't remember the sizes - find them on Morebeer) from a local tool supplier. Much easier than fiddling around with spanners as these fit perfect, great for those kegs with the funny 12point posts.

edit - They were about $20ea btw.

 

[Barramundi]

most decent ring spanners will also have a 12 point double hex ..

 

[kook]

most decent ring spanners will also have a 12 point double hex ..

Yeah but you can only turn them about 1cm or you hit the rubber on the keg! A deep/tall socket fits straight over the top and clears everything. I'll admit it's not the cheapest option, but IMO is the best tool to remove posts from a keg.

 

[tim_mortensen]

Yes, a 7/8" deep socket is the easiest way.

Forget about Bunnings though. Go to an auto parts store, they stock them.

I got mine from Burson Auto Parts

 

[BungalowBill]

Yes, a 7/8" deep socket is the easiest way.

Forget about Bunnings though. Go to an auto parts store, they stock them.

I got mine from Burson Auto Parts

I have 4 cornies with the 2 different posts , star and hex.I went on a yankee site and they said a 13/16 and a 7/8, so I bought the 2 deep sockets from Auto One for 15 and 19 bucks got home the 13/16 did not fit either and the 7/8 fits both with a little play not really what I would call a snug fit, maybe that might be the difference between A/F and Whitworth as the sockets just have the size but not type so I am assuming they are Whitworth sockets.
All in all at least I can get my money back for one and claim the other one on this years tax return, but dont go to Super Cheap they only have them in sets.

 

[Rudy]

Deep sockets are only 6 point though? I don't recall seeing 12 point deep sockets, in 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive anyway.

 

[tim_mortensen]

Deep sockets are only 6 point though? I don't recall seeing 12 point deep sockets, in 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive anyway.

No, the one I got was a 12 -point deep socket. Came in 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive. Fits perfectly over the 12 and six point connectors on the keg (gas in = 12, beer out = six).

 

[Carbonator]

Just an addition, can not remember but one side requires a 12 point socket on at least some kegs.

Is this what you mean?;

 

[kook]

Deep sockets are only 6 point though? I don't recall seeing 12 point deep sockets, in 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive anyway.

Mine are 12 point?... As I said though, I had to go to a tool shop to get them, local hardware stores (and automotive too) didn't have anything suitable.

 

[pb unleaded]

A socket for spark plugs fits most posts, every car should have one.

 

[BungalowBill]

sorry Arthur but I have a diesel, any way at Auto 1 KINCROME DS78C KIN-SOCKET DEEP 1/2DR 7/8"

 

[wyatt_girth]

I got a couple of ring spanners that do the job. 18mm for one type and a 22mm for the star- lookin ones. Was happy to buy a cheap little set from Supercheap Auto that had both these sizes in it for about $10.