I have a few ball lock kegs that seem to mostly have these gas posts with a star pattern. I’m not too happy with them, they are infuriating to try and get off as I can’t use a socket wrench (works fine with the liquid posts which have typical shape), and would love to find a replacement or better way to get them on and off. Any idea what type these are? Tried looking on keg but can’t find any manufacturing marks to describe the keg (Firestone, challenger, etc). I bought a matching gas post compared to the liquid post (it is def a gas post) but the threads are different I guess cause it won’t screw on.
Pictures?
Have you tried a twelve-point socket? How about a wrench?
As you’ve found, parts are not necessarily interchangeable.
I use a 7/8" end wrench. Just bought a new clean one and dedicated it to my kegging kit.
Remember when you assemble it only needs to be tight enough to compress the o ring on the tube (in or out) Anything more is overkill.
+1 to 7/8", box end 12 point wrench.
+1 and I have only one oddball keg that uses an 11/16" wrench.
A 12 point, deep socket has always served me well.
Paul
+1
Craftsman (and probably some other manufacturers) makes a 7/8" and 11/16" ratcheting box wrench. Tom recommended it to me, and I will pass on the recommendation. Makes for one tool to wrench them all.
+1.060
The answer lies within.
Hey, where is Tom these days?
Working 2 jobs and dealing with kids! I heard from him the other day.
That was my guess, glad it was not something bad. His quick wit is missed around here.
It will take him a week just to catch up when he comes back.
Are pin lock and ball lock interchangeable?
Not necessarily. Here’s a chart from Mike Dixon that shows the various sizes…
You’re talking about switching the posts? Definitely, maybe, sometimes. You can convert pin to ball, but there are several manufacturers of kegs and some use different threads (at least for ball lock).
This is what I use. Works great.