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[chadm75]

I'm in the process of upgrading my brewery to a RIMS system. I've acquired 2 of the 3 kegs that I'll be converting to keggles but am having trouble finding that last one. One I got from a neighbor who just never returned it after a party he had last year. The other one I got off of Craigslist. If you are using kegs as your vessels, how did you get yours?

[stlinch]

pops popcorn

[positiveContact]

I'm in the process of upgrading my brewery to a RIMS system. I've acquired 2 of the 3 kegs that I'll be converting to keggles but am having trouble finding that last one. One I got from a neighbor who just never returned it after a party he had last year. The other one I got off of Craigslist. If you are using kegs as your vessels, how did you get yours?

prepare for a possible shit storm. I really have no idea how to acquire them in a 100% non-gray area legal way. I can tell you this though - I'd never post about getting kegs that weren't returned b/c people get really bent out of shape.good luck!

[denny]

I don't necessarily get bent out of shape, but I will point out that the kegs you have were stolen. Paying a deposit for a keg in no way covers the cost or transfers ownership to you. even a distributor can't legally sell you a keg. They are the property of the brewery that owns them. Keg theft is a major cause of the cost of beer rising. If you want to acquire a keg, either buy it directly from a brewery or from a place like Sabco (kegs.com).

Edited by denny, 01 March 2011 - 02:07 PM.

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

I'm in the process of upgrading my brewery to a RIMS system. I've acquired 2 of the 3 kegs that I'll be converting to keggles but am having trouble finding that last one. One I got from a neighbor who just never returned it after a party he had last year. The other one I got off of Craigslist. If you are using kegs as your vessels, how did you get yours?

There always seems to be some on craiglsit but the prices have been going up lately. Rarely do I see any under $50. Make sure any you buy are BMC. All others should be returned to the brewery, deposit or not.Strait up legal keggle brew pots can be bought directly from sabco. I wouldn't look for a keggle for your third vessel. I'd much rather have a 20 gallon pot than filling a cut keg practically to the rim.

[chadm75]

Wow, have I asked a bad question? Please excuse my ignorance.Can I ask why it's a taboo subject?

[chadm75]

I don't necessarily get bent out of shape, but I will point out that the kegs you have were stolen. Paying a deposit for a keg in no way covers the cost or transfers ownership to you. even a distributor can't legally sell you a keg. They are the property of the brewery that owns them. Keg theft is a major cause of the cost of beer rising. If you want to acquire a keg, either buy it directly from a brewery or from a place like Sabco (kegs.com).

This is good info Denny. I honestly had no idea . Thanks for the heads up!

[ChicagoWaterGuy]

A member of my brew club got one legally from a local micro. They had damaged it and were happy to sell it for a minimal cost to a homebrewer. Call your local micros and see if they have any they are willing to part with.

[tag]

ditto, check with a local micro

[denny]

This is good info Denny. I honestly had no idea . Thanks for the heads up!

Thanks for taking the advice in the spirit in which it's given.