pin locks....ugh

[Jaeger48]

If they were free kegs I'd use them for bright tanks, filtering, and maybe a fermentation. For me the hassle of cutting them up wouldn't be worth it but the 30-40 for attachments would be acceptable to be able to the intended posts.

Just a side thought, but the disconnects that have threaded attachments are both 1/4 for ball and pin lock kegs. Mate your gas and beer lines with the the same disconnects and then you won't need to worry about the posts.

I might not be understanding this, so please excuse, I am not that smart but I am not cutting the posts, I am cutting the socket so I can remove the posts.

Also thanks Charlie now I know what to look for.

I wouldn't cut anything is what I'm saying- I'd get this http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/kegging/soda-kegs-fittings/pin-disc-1-4-mfl-gas.html and this http://www.northernbrewer.com/brewing/kegging/soda-kegs-fittings/pin-disc-1-4-mfl-liq.html so that way when you attach either type keg you'll be not have to worry about what type of disconnect you have. I'm making the assumption that the threads match but I don't see why they wouldn't. It's a little more work to adapt your existing lines but I do it on mine just because they're so handy.

[Charlie]

I never thought that the blades cost as much as they do...

I was surprised you mentioned cost because the things are about $5.00 for a pack of 36 light duty or pack of 20 heavy duty. So I looked on Dremel's site and found only fiberglass reinforced and diamond wheels. They don't make that cutoff wheel anymore (probably a liability issue).

You can still get that same wheel, but now they're marketed (I do not say "made") by Black and Decker, Mastercraft and others.

Yeah, you can fork over the cost of a modified socket (don't forget shipping, handling, insurance and taxes!), but think of the wealth of experience you will gain by making one .

Charlie

[DCBC]

My inner cheapskate caused me to order the pin lock socket from kegkits. I had had good luck ordering pin locks and regulators for very good prices from him some time ago, but knew of the troubles. But since I didn't need the socket in a hurry, I took a chance. As expected, it took way too long and about 3 emails before I finally got the socket 3 weeks later. Works fine, but it is not a good company to order from.

Austin HB Supply has one for $19. I could swear I saw another one recently for around $15.

I tried making my own with a dremmel and a diamond bit, but it was a miserable failure.

Here's one on ebay for $8!

http://cgi.ebay.com/Pinlock-keg-socket. ... 3002r20634

[San_Diego_Matt]

Keep in mind that if your kegs are Cornelius brand you can swap out the pin lock posts for ball lock posts.

[seanhagerty]

Dude,

I use pin locks and have for years, and dont own one of those tools. Just put a cresent wrench on there. It works fine.

Sean

[1010Brewing]

Thanks army....I was unable to work a crescent onto it, so I bit the bullet and ordered one, $20 with shipping, after a day of trying to cut one which I ended up screwing up, I am a royal . Thanks for all the advice. Oh ya, SanDiegoMatt or anyone else, I got the kegs for free and I am not sure if they are cornelius, I heard there were a couple of other types, so for switching them out with ball locks, how do I know if they will work? How do you release pressue, there are no relief valves on the lids, so do I need to replace the lids with new one's also?

Danny

[DCBC]

Just press down on the gas side poppet with your fingernail or a flat head screwdriver. Relief valves are nice, but not worth buying the lid IMO. I did the wrench on my pin locks for years, but finally bought one with enough soda caked onto a post that not even an overnight soak would loosen it. I really like having the socket now.