What size is a pin keg?
Standard ball lock kegs measure 25″ tall x 8.5″ diameter, while standard pin lock kegs measure 23″ tall x 9″ diameter.
How do you remove posts from a pin lock keg?
Remove Old Posts – With a Socket, remove the old posts from your keg by unscrewing counter clockwise. (You can also use a wrench to do this, but be careful not to damage or strip your posts when trying to unscrew, especially if you are just replacing the poppets inside and will still be using the old posts).
Are ball lock or pin lock kegs better?
Ball lock kegs are a little leaner, but a little taller where pin locks are a little shorter, but a little wider. Ball lock keg connections use a ring of ball bearings to secure connections to keg posts while pin lock connections use a “tongue and groove” type set up to secure connections.
How do you open a ball lock keg?
Generally, ball-lock kegs require a size 7/8 wrench. The posts may be difficult to remove. If you cannot remove them by hand, carefully tap the crescent wrench gently with a rubber mallet until it releases, but be careful not to strip the threads on the posts or the keg.
How many beers are in a 5.2 gallon keg?
These hold 82 twelve ounce pours. Half-Barrel – Also known as a Full Size Keg or Full Keg, these are the most widely used and commonly distributed type of kegs.
How big is a Cornelius keg?
Comparing Keg Sizes & Types:
| Capacity (gal / oz) | Height / Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| Cornelius Keg | 5.0 / 640 | 23″ / 49lbs. |
| Sixth Barrel | 5.16 / 661 | 23⅜” / 58lbs. |
| Quarter Barrel | 7.75 / 992 | 13⅞” / 87lbs. |
| Slim Quarter | 7.75 / 992 | 23⅜” / 87lbs. |
Can you convert pin lock to ball lock?
The CornyKeg pin lock to ball lock conversion kit allows you to convert your Cornelius pin lock keg to a ball lock keg. The kit contains: Liquid and gas post fittings (1 ea.) Universal Poppets.
How do you fill a ball lock keg?
Raise the dip tube side of the keg by around 1 or 2 cm and fit a short hose to the gas disconnect, then fill your keg until beer runs out of the hose. When you put the keg level, the beer will be beneath the gas disconnect, leaving adequate head space.