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Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-19T23:50:37+00:00

@H12rpo
Did you ever get it undone, if so what was the problem?

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Mon Feb 19, 2018 11:50 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-06T17:57:04+00:00

If the spear is out, the pressure is out. Cut it out.

Then weld on a 4" tri-clamp adaptor. Bingo.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Feb 06, 2018 5:57 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-06T14:57:50+00:00

There is no other locking mech on mine just screwed in with a rubber seal at the bottom, maybe the seal had failed on yours and it's just locked up due to something beery getting in the threads.

More heat and put a scaffold bar on the end of your stilsons, put another bar through the handle so the barrel wont spin on the floor.

If that fails I guess you should buy another barrel or have a new ferrule welded on the one you have, a bigger one.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Tue Feb 06, 2018 2:57 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-06T12:25:06+00:00

The spear is out

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Tue Feb 06, 2018 12:25 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-06T06:25:54+00:00

Di you Watch the YouTube link above.

I don't think it needs mechanical force, there is a interlock inside on the spear. Has that released?

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Tue Feb 06, 2018 6:25 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-05T15:19:56+00:00

Nope it ain’t moving. Had the heat on it today to..... I’ve really given it some stick with the stilsons. But nothing! It’s got me thinking there’s something else locking it ....weird

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Mon Feb 05, 2018 3:19 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-05T00:11:28+00:00

Rubber seal is out as is the spring and the spear .
I know what your saying though ill check that tomorrow when I’m less pissed

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:11 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-05T00:00:20+00:00

I know whats going wrong, make sure your stilsons are only grabbing the tri top, the ferrule below is the same size in places so you can grab both, I have chewed my ferrule a little.
The tri top has very little resistance when you get it just right, it's just the pinch of the rubber seal.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:00 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-04T23:50:24+00:00

Ive managed to get the spear out with the spring and all, but the bastardy bloody tri top will not unscrew, and I have the same stillsons as you.
Get the hot spanner on it tomorrow I reckon

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:50 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-04T23:27:52+00:00

So to release the pressure you just poke the rubber seal with a screwdriver, then follow the video as posted, easy peasy, when you know how.

The free booze, now released was keenly sampled.
Cloudy, floaty bits and not as expected, I drank a pint (after filtering) to be sure but not an enjoyable drink so I'll add it to the next run.

Statistics: Posted by Maker — Sun Feb 04, 2018 11:27 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-04T21:58:41+00:00

I thought that vinegar was stillable.
Some of my best red vinegar is high %.
Just use it as a wash and not a still cleaner.
It may need some serious cuts

Robert.

Statistics: Posted by Easydrinker — Sun Feb 04, 2018 9:58 pm

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-03T11:15:04+00:00

Stilsons or a filter wrench might work.

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Feb 03, 2018 11:15 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-03T10:02:31+00:00

Well I’ve vented all the gas (an amazing amount by simply depressing the black ring. I’ll need to get a lend of some adjustable wrench big enough now and I’ll be sorted

Statistics: Posted by H12rpo — Sat Feb 03, 2018 10:02 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-03T07:01:47+00:00

As long as it isn't vinegar it's still-able

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Feb 03, 2018 7:01 am

Re: A good problem to have, hopefully

2018-02-03T00:32:47+00:00

Not hard - here you go. Stop whacking it lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XglWWvIe9js

Statistics: Posted by Mash — Sat Feb 03, 2018 12:32 am