Pin-lock socket
- mikeorr
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Pin-lock socket
So I haven't 100% determined where my CO2 leak is, but my current suspicion is a misbehaved pin-lock keg. I'd like to replace all the o-rings, however I'm not sure how to get the gas/liquid posts off? The pins get in the way of using a wrench. I see some online retailers selling a special pin lock socket (for a ridiculous price, btw) - does anyone have one that I could borrow or an (easy) alternative for taking my kegs apart?
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Re: Pin-lock socket
Mike
are you at Stillwells at noon tomorrow? I can bring my socket.
Sandy
are you at Stillwells at noon tomorrow? I can bring my socket.
Sandy
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Re: Pin-lock socket
I had the same problem. I grabbed a socket wrench that I had at home, and had a friend who had a dremel tool cut four slots in the socket (so that it'll fit both the gas and beer posts, of course), and voila, you've got the same thing as what they're selling for $$$ online.
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Re: Pin-lock socket
That was going to be my suggestion as well.berley wrote:I had the same problem. I grabbed a socket wrench that I had at home, and had a friend who had a dremel tool cut four slots in the socket (so that it'll fit both the gas and beer posts, of course), and voila, you've got the same thing as what they're selling for $$$ online.
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Re: Pin-lock socket
Yup, I'm still going to the noon session.GAM wrote:Mike
are you at Stillwells at noon tomorrow? I can bring my socket.
Sandy
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Re: Pin-lock socket
I'll bring it.
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Re: Pin-lock socket
I use a crescent wrench at a 45 degree angle. Hops clogged in the poppets are a frequent source of leaks.
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Re: Pin-lock socket
I’m looking at the same issue. Was thinking of repurposing an old socket - drilling some notches in it.
Wondering what size socket ?
Unless someone has one they’re looking to sell.
Cheers,
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Wondering what size socket ?
Unless someone has one they’re looking to sell.
Cheers,
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Re: Pin-lock socket
Found this: http://www.firewallr.us/diy-pin-lock-so ... ans-forum/
I'll give it a whirl since I have an extra 13/16" deep well socket kicking around.
I'll give it a whirl since I have an extra 13/16" deep well socket kicking around.
Kegged: House honey wheat, Honey Brown ale.
Fermenting: West Coast IPA
On deck: Mad Elf Clone to age until Winter
In the hole:: NEIPA / Honey Wheat./ Sour season !
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Kegged and aging:: RIS
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