Removing those pesky mounted poppets.

Discussion in 'Homebrewing' started by JohnSnowNW, Nov 15, 2014.

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  1. JohnSnowNW

    JohnSnowNW Initiate (0) Feb 6, 2013 Minnesota

    You know the ones, the ones that sit on that rim inside the post and are nigh impossible to remove without bending or damaging the "legs."

    Well, I've found a really easy way of removing them without doing any damage, and they come out in less than 5 seconds. I know some of you just leave them in, but for those that are anal about cleaning/sanitizing here ya go:

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    That's a dentists SS pick, you can get a kit of 3 on Amazon for around $10. The other tools in the kit aren't particularly helpful...but that one is a winner.

    Anyhow, hope this helps some of you out.
     
    #1 JohnSnowNW, Nov 15, 2014
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  2. telejunkie

    telejunkie Savant (1,107) Sep 14, 2007 Vermont

    removes plaque too!
    Actually could be helpful in several arenas...
     
    #2 telejunkie, Nov 16, 2014
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  3. langdonk1

    langdonk1 Initiate (0) May 16, 2014 South Carolina

    What's a pesky mounted poppet?
     
    #3 langdonk1, Nov 16, 2014
  4. hopfenunmaltz

    hopfenunmaltz Pooh-Bah (2,635) Jun 8, 2005 Michigan
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    In the in/out posts there are "popper valves" that open when the disconnects are engaged and allow no flow when the disconnects are removed.
     
    #4 hopfenunmaltz, Nov 16, 2014
  5. PortLargo

    PortLargo Pooh-Bah (1,831) Oct 19, 2012 Florida
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    I knew it was good to pop pesky-poppets and have used them to ouster ornery-orings, but who knew it could also be used by dentists? Suppose just another useful spin-off from the craft beer industry to help our medicos . . .
     
    #5 PortLargo, Nov 16, 2014
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  6. inchrisin

    inchrisin Pooh-Bah (2,013) Sep 25, 2008 Indiana
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    I could have sworn I've seen these at Harbor Freight. I'd start with a toothpick or skewer, but the idea is solid. Thanks for the post.
     
    #6 inchrisin, Nov 17, 2014
  7. michaeltrego

    michaeltrego Crusader (447) May 21, 2004 New Hampshire

    I keep a small flat head screwdriver in my keg kit and use it for popping poppets and getting under o-rings. The head of the screwdriver is probably a little less than 1/8" wide - I just give it a quick tap straight down from the top and it comes right out.
     
    #7 michaeltrego, Nov 17, 2014
  8. VikeMan

    VikeMan Grand Pooh-Bah (3,067) Jul 12, 2009 Pennsylvania
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    I think OP was talking about the newer replacement type posts where the poppet is not supposed to be removable, but can be removed with some careful fishing with a pick. (If you buy an italian corny or a replacement post that's not NOS, that's the design.) It sounds like you might be talking about the older OEM style posts, where the poppet is supposed to be removable, but sometimes sticks? I'm guessing that, because if you knocked the newer type out with a screwdriver, it would bend the legs.
     
    #8 VikeMan, Nov 17, 2014
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  9. michaeltrego

    michaeltrego Crusader (447) May 21, 2004 New Hampshire

    Oh, sorry - I didn't realize that - I haven't seen those newer types yet. Thanks for pointing it out.
     
    #9 michaeltrego, Nov 17, 2014
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