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Thanks Dogger

Just found the following site that explains how to get the lid off

http://home.insightbb.com/~benschoep/keg/sankey.htm

May be of some use to you

Wild Bill

I found this on the website FAQ

6. Q. Where can I purchase tools to remove the valve from a beer keg?

For liability reasons, keg valve installation and removal tools are available only to breweries. It is important only trained professionals perform maintenance and installation of valves. Improper ...

Ok...I have recently got hold of 4 x 20 litre kegs (not the post mix variety) but the kind you'd find in a pub.

What equipment would I now need to a) open up and fill with homebrew and b) dispense the beer?

Any help would be greatly appreciated - cleaning bottles is getting quite tiresome.

Bill

Tommo,

I found the device on eBay - it uses the smallish bulbs also used for soda water, whipping cream etc. Sells for around $50 from memory. Do a search on beer on eBay and you should find it there. Would probably be ideal for a camping trip....

Wild Bill

I have just acquired a 9 litre keg and am looking into any possible ways to avoid the CO2 bottle, regulator etc....so my question is

Is it possible to prime the keg with dextrose (say at 8gm per litre) and use a smaller portable gas setup (picture attached hopefully) to dispense beer?

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