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marc pullum
Member
Username: Brewinales
Post Number: 117
Registered: 06-2006
Posted From: 70.171.184.193
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 07:17 am: | 
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Has anyone a rec for a good place to buy a new lid for a pin lock keg? I had the hinge on one side of the bail break tonight while I was cleaning a few. used complete kegs when available are going for around $30 locally but if i could get a lid for half that i'd keep the keg. also have another one that rubber lid is coming off, tried a basic 'Quik-grip" clear glue that failed as soon as i washed keg with hot water. Know a better glue? |
Paul Edwards
Senior Member
Username: Pedwards
Post Number: 2117
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 70.225.130.182
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:00 pm: |
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Fastac automotive trim adhesive has worked for me. I used to use it for gluing sew-up bicycle racing tires onto the rims. Holds forever.
Also maybe try something from Liquid Nails. They make adhesives for all sorts of applications.
Do you have a LHBS nearby? if they sell used cornie kegs, they'll likely have a pile of parts scavenged from kegs
(Message edited by pedwards on May 13, 2011) |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 12936
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.150.49.181
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 12:07 pm: |
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I would think a local welder could do the job; it would require a TIG or MIG welder, as it is stainless.
Not that I exactly recommend it, but there is J-B Weld, an epoxy product that is surprisingly strong. Like duct tape, it ain't pretty, but it sometimes works in an emergency. |
Patrick C.
Advanced Member
Username: Patrickc
Post Number: 972
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 99.170.160.145
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 02:27 pm: |
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I would give it a shot with JB Weld too- like Bill said it aint pretty, but it does the job. |
David Curtis
Advanced Member
Username: Littledipper
Post Number: 554
Registered: 02-2004
Posted From: 76.235.176.112
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 03:36 pm: |
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Lids aren't cheap so I'd take Paul's advice and see if your local shop maybe has some spares or something. A new lid costs nearly what a used keg runs. |
Tom Gardner
Senior Member
Username: Tom
Post Number: 1231
Registered: 01-2001
Posted From: 67.190.167.19
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 06:34 pm: |
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http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_3_89 |
Bill Pierce
Moderator
Username: Billpierce
Post Number: 12939
Registered: 01-2002
Posted From: 24.150.49.181
| | Posted on Friday, May 13, 2011 - 08:09 pm: |
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Wow, that's cheaper than a package of two tubes of J-B Weld. |
Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 4156
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 76.122.104.54
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 12:48 am: |
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Yea, that place is a great keg parts resource. Did you read what they said about Pepsi kegs? Not news but sad. No more.... |
marc pullum
Member
Username: Brewinales
Post Number: 118
Registered: 06-2006
Posted From: 70.171.184.193
| | Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 08:16 am: |
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Thanks Guys! Went to the "other" lhbs and talked to owner, he said he had 2 pin locks needing new lids that he had been just spacing but knew a source for cheap lid. Waiting to hear back from him but did foward chicompany site. thanks. Now about the rubber lid: It came completely loose this weekend. any suggestions for a specific glue i can prob find at decent hardware store? |
Paul Edwards
Senior Member
Username: Pedwards
Post Number: 2121
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 76.240.194.116
| | Posted on Thursday, May 19, 2011 - 11:59 am: |
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Liquid Nails has a formulation that will hold rubber to metal, according to their website.
Home Projects Repair Adhesive (LN-201)
http://www.liquidnails.com/products/product.jsp?productId=78
Try Lowes or Home Depot
I used to buy 3M Fastac Trim Adhesive at an automotive paint store in town.
try a local auto body repair shop... |
Vance Barnes
Senior Member
Username: Vancebarnes
Post Number: 4159
Registered: 03-2003
Posted From: 76.122.104.54
| | Posted on Friday, May 20, 2011 - 01:23 am: |
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I've used Liquid Nails on several kegs with success. |
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