Stripped thread

[macbrews]

I have a 10 gallon cornie with a stripped thread on the out post. Any suggestion on how to fix it or who to take it to?  Thanks

[charlie]

If you can find a die that size it might be possible to clean the threads up, but I have no idea what the size and pitch is.

Check this listing and see if you can identify it:

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

Charlie

[BrewBama (Dwain)]

A jeweler’s file might clean that up.

[HopDen]

I certainly do not want to add insult to injury but exactly how did this happen?

[macbrews]

Bought it that way.  $25 bucks

[Robertestein05_gmail.com (Robert)]

I have a 10 gallon corny.  Unlike my other kegs, the gas and liquid sides have different threads. And there’s no other indication of which side is which.  I can see someone who didn’t know that just bearing down and wondering why the post won’t go on.

[KellerBrauer]

@macbrews

Bought it that way.  $25 bucks

You wasted $25 bucks.  The threads are galled.  This is a typical occurrence for stainless steel if not handled properly.  You can file it as one brewer suggested, or you can tap it again as another brewer suggested.  But the bottom line is the threads are cashed and will never be as strong as they were intended to be.

[Robertestein05_gmail.com (Robert)]

And now you know why a $325 item was going for $25.  Scrap value on ~18 lbs  of SS is probably $4-5, so you can recoup a bit.  Just not like the cagy seller.

[hopfenundmalz]

I would try cleaning the threads up as suggested. The required clamp load is not that high, there are a couple of undamaged threads that will support that load.

[goose]

@charlie

If you can find a die that size it might be possible to clean the threads up, but I have no idea what the size and pitch is.

Check this listing and see if you can identify it:

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

Charlie

Good information to have, Charlie!  Thanks for sharing this.

[Robertestein05_gmail.com (Robert)]

@goose

@charlie

If you can find a die that size it might be possible to clean the threads up, but I have no idea what the size and pitch is.

Check this listing and see if you can identify it:

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

Charlie

Good information to have, Charlie!  Thanks for sharing this.

+1

[macbrews]

@KellerBrauer

@macbrews

Bought it that way.  $25 bucks

You wasted $25 bucks.  The threads are galled.  This is a typical occurrence for stainless steel if not handled properly.  You can file it as one brewer suggested, or you can tap it again as another brewer suggested.  But the bottom line is the threads are cashed and will never be as strong as they were intended to be.

I knew it was messed up when I bought it.  The seller was completely up-front.  I went in with the assumption that if I couldn’t fix the threads, maybe try  welding a new adapter on it if feasible vs using it as a fermenter if I cant.

Thanks everyone for your insights.

[charlie]

@KellerBrauer

You wasted $25 bucks.  The threads are galled.  This is a typical occurrence for stainless steel if not handled properly.  You can file it as one brewer suggested, or you can tap it again as another brewer suggested.  But the bottom line is the threads are cashed and will never be as strong as they were intended to be.

I disagree. The top thread is the only one boogered up (probably caused by someone trying to put the wrong fitting on). Straighten that up and she’ll work like new.

Charlie

[charlie]

@BrewBama

A jeweler’s file might clean that up.

Es possib’le. And it might help get the die started too.

C

[macbrews]

I have a 10 gallon corny.  Unlike my other kegs, the gas and liquid sides have different threads. And there’s no other indication of which side is which.  I can see someone who didn’t know that just bearing down and wondering why the post won’t go on.

And the winner is… Robert!
The keg was a Challenger VI, and when I found the right out QD, it fit like a glove.  Holds pressure just fine.  Thanks, I owe you a beer!

[Robertestein05_gmail.com (Robert)]

Hey, glad it’s all working now!  I love my 10 gallon corny as a fermenter, and you got a great bargain in the end.  Happy brewing!

[hopfenundmalz]

Rdwhahb Mac. Glad it’s good.