Tool to remove Corny keg valves?

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Tool to remove Corny keg valves?

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Hi all, I've got a Corny keg that I want to replace the seals on. What tools do I need to get the valves off? The gas IN valve has a weird star shaped nut that needs to be unscrewed, and the beer OUT valve has a standard nut, but the handles obstruct my shifter so I can't use that... :cry:
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http://brewingtechniques.com/library/ba ... ngsb1.html.
I found this but as for where to get a tool that specifically does the job?
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Also read about using a long socket but haven't had a great deal to do with kegs myself only through my brother in law. :?
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7/8 inch ring spanner for the star shaped looking one. The other ones are 11/16. Well, on my corny's so far.

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I have 9 kegs and they all have the same fittings. As gregb said, a 7/8 combination spanner is the go. The ring end will do the gas post while the beer post can be done with either end of the spanner.
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I just use a set of vice grips.

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A deep star socket from AutoPro for $10 and you're up and running...
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