22 replies to this topic

[jammer]

I was just wondering if these are still the keg of choice.  I had sold all mine off a few years back, had to come up with some quick cash.  I kept my kegerator and all the taps, im not stupid!  LOL  Now that i'm back into brewing, I had to go buy a few more from the LHBS.  I actually got 4 of them at $35 each, which isn't too bad for around here.  Craigslist ads show about $50 each.  So for anyone in the Portland, Oregon area,  go to Baders in Vancouver if you need kegs.  

 

ETA:  I remember buying my first corny kegs from the Chi Company,  4 for $50.   Man, those were the days. 

Edited by jammer, 25 March 2021 - 06:46 AM.

[positiveContact]

It's what I use at least. I haven't seen a lot of alternatives other than regular kegs.

[Gusso]

I have 9 of them. I also have a 10 G Torpedo Keg that I use for pressurized fermentations.

[mikesarney]

I picked up 3 for $30/each off of craigslist in December.  Brings my total to 6, which is more than I'll probably ever need.

[MyaCullen]

pre-lockdown $50 was pretty standard around here, $35 feels like a steal

[HVB]

pre-lockdown $50 was pretty standard around here, $35 feels like a steal

I sold a bunch recently, well within the last year and a half, and was going for $30-35 for 5g and 3g were $50 each.  I had a hard time getting rid of them because the new brewers do not want anything used.  They only want brand new and shinny.

[positiveContact]

I sold a bunch recently, well within the last year and a half, and was going for $30-35 for 5g and 3g were $50 each. I had a hard time getting rid of them because the new brewers do not want anything used. They only want brand new and shinny.

Used SS is all good.

[MyaCullen]

I sold a bunch recently, well within the last year and a half, and was going for $30-35 for 5g and 3g were $50 each.  I had a hard time getting rid of them because the new brewers do not want anything used.  They only want brand new and shinny.

I'd have bought a couple 3g at that price and willingly paid the shipping!

[HVB]

Used SS is all good.

I know this .. you know this .. they apparently do not.  I had 2 - 62qt bayou classic kettles, one with a false bottom.  They were set up for electric with couplings and other parts welded on.  I could not give them away!  Everyone just wanted new.  Finally some guy came after a year and traded me some sour beers for it.

I'd have bought a couple 3g at that price and willingly paid the shipping!

I think I paid 65+ shipping when I bought them.

[positiveContact]

With the right timing if those were slightly bigger I might have bought one or both. I need to make 10 gallons to keep up with consumption. 15 is good for the boil but I like 20 for the mash.

[HVB]

With the right timing if those were slightly bigger I might have bought one or both. I need to make 10 gallons to keep up with consumption. 15 is good for the boil but I like 20 for the mash.

62 qt is 15.5g.

Unless you were talking about daisy chaining mash tuns.

Edited by HVB, 25 March 2021 - 01:43 PM.

[positiveContact]

62 qt is 15.5g.

Unless you were talking about daisy chaining mash tuns.

 

right now I'm using a 20 gallon kettle as a mash tun and depending on the ratios I sometimes fill that sucker up pretty high!

[HVB]

right now I'm using a 20 gallon kettle as a mash tun and depending on the ratios I sometimes fill that sucker up pretty high!

Agh! I misunderstood.

Sometimes a 20g would be good for biab.

[positiveContact]

Agh! I misunderstood.

Sometimes a 20g would be good for biab.

Yeah, even with 20 gallons of space I think I might not be able to do full volume on big beers. Do some biab people just add water after they remove the bag? Obviously only for really big beers.

Edited by Mando, 25 March 2021 - 05:28 PM.

[jammer]

Anyone have the McMaster and Carr part numbers for the replacement gaskets and o-rings?    Am I being too cheap?  LMAO

[djinkc]

Anyone have the McMaster and Carr part numbers for the replacement gaskets and o-rings?    Am I being too cheap?  LMAO

Buying Keg O-Rings in Bulk
contributed by stout_fan and MtnBrewer

Q: I just got a bunch of used kegs and I want to replace the o-rings. Do you know where I can get them in bulk?
A: Sure. You can get corny keg o-rings from McMaster-Carr. Here's what you'll need (prices as of May 1, 2005):

(1) Dip Tube O-Rings
5/16" ID x 1/2"OD x 3/32" width
9452K172 BunaN #109
Pkg 100/$2.24

(2) Post O-Rings
7/16" ID x 5/8" OD x 3/32" width
9452K23 BunaN #111
Pkg 100/$2.77

(3) Lid O-Rings
3 1/2" ID x 4" OD x 1/4" width
9452K218 BunaN #417
Pkg 10/$12.50

Q: What about the so-called quad-rings (a.k.a., h-rings, double-seal rings) for the dip tube seals?
A: Dip tube seals: 90025K368 - Double Seal Buna-N O-Ring As568A Dash #109, Pkg 100/$4.72
Post O-Rings (A70 durometer): 90025K224 Dash #111, Pkg 100/$11.40
Post O-Rings (A50 durometer): 2418T136 Dash #111, Pkg 100/$9.00

Q: Those are more expensive than the regular o-rings. What's the advantage?
A: They seal without excessive force. Tightening the posts too much can result in galling the threads.

Q: I've also heard that silicone o-rings work better than Buna-N on the posts. Is there a part number for these?
A: 9396K24 - Silicone O-Ring As568A Dash#111
Pkg 100/$13.53

[HVB]

DJ got it but it is here as well in the FAQ  https://brews-bros.c...13-keg-o-rings/

[positiveContact]

Mmc sometimes seems pricey relative to other options. I'd check ebay and Amazon as well. Do you need full rebuilds kits or just specific o-rings?

[HVB]

Mmc sometimes seems pricey relative to other options. I'd check ebay and Amazon as well. Do you need full rebuilds kits or just specific o-rings?

 

Goo point. Kits here are under $10 for a 3 pack

 

https://www.homebrew...ack_p_6647.html

[mikesarney]

I bought these. Seen okay, but the kegs haven't seen beer yet. $5.99 for 5 kegs.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0105JJ8L2