This really saved me, thank you so much. Kirin in Japan uses these kegs and there is no supporting at all for them, even if I wanted to spend a bunch of money. I was a bit flummoxed again trying to put the head back on. There is an annoying little tab on the twisty connector part that makes it so you have to slide the tube in before the screw head in. But, I discovered another video which suggested to just cut off. Boom! So excited to use my new keg!
+Robert Duckitt Thank you I managed to release the pressure by pressing down on the rubber seal using two screwdrivers and slowly released the pressure. I did not manage to loose my head in the process. Thank you for your reply. Cheers !
Just tried to open a keg, the spear is the same but the one we had has a spring loaded clip under the outside lip you have to squeeze with pliers and than you have to rotate and lift up and you can remove the cap.
Hi mate, is the spring easy to see? I'm trying to get the top off but for some reason it won't budge. I've managed to drop the middle bit but still can't turn off top. Is there a certain way to get clip off? Cheers
That is correct, that is why you need an extra set of hands to push the black ring down so you can grip the spear and once you have a grip on the spear you need to get leverage under it and lift it up about half way before rotating it.
Its abit figity but if you look at the the head theres a square hole and three L shaps. The pin sticking out of the spring in the spear goes into the square (you have to push the pin upwards while putting the head back on) when the pin is in the square you'll see three lips sitting in the L shape holes push the head down on the spring and twist till they lock in place. Then you can simply push it back into the keg and tighten closed . If this is too much reply to this and I'll PM you a step by step
Yes, it can be very dangerous but if you are home brewing and have your own keg coupler you can remove all the pressure before trying to decouple anything. If you dont have a keg coupler dont try and remove anything.
This really saved me, thank you so much.
Kirin in Japan uses these kegs and there is no supporting at all for them, even if I wanted to spend a bunch of money.
I was a bit flummoxed again trying to put the head back on. There is an annoying little tab on the twisty connector part that makes it so you have to slide the tube in before the screw head in. But, I discovered another video which suggested to just cut off. Boom! So excited to use my new keg!
I can't quite see what you do with the 2 screwdrivers whilst the grips are in place that makes the inside come loose
he is lifting the spear
Do i have to remove the spear assembly after depressurizing if i am cutting the top out anyway ? Thanks
Well I’d like you to show me how to get that top off the barrel that easy because I’ve tried and can’t budge it
Did you couple it up and remove all the CO2?
@@robertduckitt7964 barrel completely empty of Co2
@@michaelbritton9778did you manage to get it off? I’m having the same problem; it’s driving me nuts…
HI,
How do I release the pressure before I start removing the spear ?
+Robert Duckitt Thank you I managed to release the pressure by pressing down on the rubber seal using two screwdrivers and slowly released the pressure. I did not manage to loose my head in the process.
Thank you for your reply.
Cheers !
Short, concise, to the point. And above all, works. Thanks. I don't know how some people make 10 minute videos out of doing this...
Exactly!
Just tried to open a keg, the spear is the same but the one we had has a spring loaded clip under the outside lip you have to squeeze with pliers and than you have to rotate and lift up and you can remove the cap.
Hi mate, is the spring easy to see? I'm trying to get the top off but for some reason it won't budge. I've managed to drop the middle bit but still can't turn off top. Is there a certain way to get clip off? Cheers
That is correct, that is why you need an extra set of hands to push the black ring down so you can grip the spear and once you have a grip on the spear you need to get leverage under it and lift it up about half way before rotating it.
I did it and it shot me right in the face, it was like a fire hose
hi,
great video! i opened it perfectly, but how can i close back once i have the beer inside?
Matias Kragli been looking for an answer for weeks. Still no one knows
Its abit figity but if you look at the the head theres a square hole and three L shaps. The pin sticking out of the spring in the spear goes into the square (you have to push the pin upwards while putting the head back on) when the pin is in the square you'll see three lips sitting in the L shape holes push the head down on the spring and twist till they lock in place. Then you can simply push it back into the keg and tighten closed . If this is too much reply to this and I'll PM you a step by step
@@jfitzer23 Any chance you could help me out with re-attaching the spear. Cheers
Bu to the proper beer and stop ripping of the paying public
Nice!
Why are you removing the spear, the brewery can fill them without removing it
If you want to ferment in the keg it is much easier to get the beer in that way and also easier to clean.
I use a large socket instead of screwdrivers, it's safe and wont damage the seal.
Never try this. Very dangerous
Yes, it can be very dangerous but if you are home brewing and have your own keg coupler you can remove all the pressure before trying to decouple anything. If you dont have a keg coupler dont try and remove anything.