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[SWAGMAN]

Hinges are for doors if you have the top rim still on slits are a way to go. Myself I remove the top rims.Dominus VobiscumSwagman

[Stout_fan]

Swagman,for a stationary setup, I can see cutting it all off. But if you tear down and stow gear after every brew session, leaving the handles on is pretty important. I'm guessing cutting through the handle and lip would localize stress that could lead to cracking in that area.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

For some reason this looks pretty filthy

[SWAGMAN]

Swagman,for a stationary setup, I can see cutting it all off. But if you tear down and stow gear after every brew session, leaving the handles on is pretty important. I'm guessing cutting through the handle and lip would localize stress that could lead to cracking in that area.

Too put your unfounded fears to bed. I leave the handles the rim is the only thing removed and top cap. Years and Years of use and no stress or crackingMaybe this is little cleaner looking and lighter for your taste zymological Dominus VobiscumSwagman

Edited by SWAGMAN, 12 August 2009 - 05:47 AM.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Ah - I'll have to look at these pics when I get home - I think photobucket is blocked at work...

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

Ah - I'll have to look at these pics when I get home - I think photobucket is blocked at work...

I think it's the hop/break splatter on the hose that looks kind of gross. I know it's all good though

[tag]

Too put your unfounded fears to bed. I leave the handles the rim is the only thing removed and top cap. Years and Years of use and no stress or crackingDominus VobiscumSwagman

How did you do that?

[Stout_fan]

Too put your unfounded fears to bed. I leave the handles the rim is the only thing removed and top cap. Years and Years of use and no stress or cracking ...Swagman

Actually, I was referring to this:Leaving the roll and lip intact would render it less flexible than the area with the slice through it.Hence localizing all stress and bending at the gap area.But that's just my nutty ME side.For HB applications it probably works just fine.

[3rd party JKor]

Actually, I was referring to this:Leaving the roll and lip intact would render it less flexible than the area with the slice through it.Hence localizing all stress and bending at the gap area.But that's just my nutty ME side.For HB applications it probably works just fine.

I see what you're saying, but I think you hit it on the head. The thickness of the keg itself is enough to prevent any bending, except in extreme situations, which generally aren't encountered in homebrewing (unless highly intoxicated).

[weave]

I use stainless steel screening for my false bottom. Easy to work with because it is nice and flexible (relatively speaking).Then again, it was given to me. The best stuff is always free.

[tag]

I use stainless steel screening for my false bottom. Easy to work with because it is nice and flexible (relatively speaking).Then again, it was given to me. The best stuff is always free.

How do you support it?

[SWAGMAN]

I see what you're saying, but I think you hit it on the head. The thickness of the keg itself is enough to prevent any bending, except in extreme situations, which generally aren't encountered in homebrewing (unless highly intoxicated).

I think your should take your 24 inch pipe wrench and try to do a little bending on a keg. These keg have drop on the bottom edge from here to LA and yes after a several drops of about 129 lb on there bottom rim there is little bending. Also you wouldn't believe the amount of kinetic energy stored in one of the top rings. Just take a top ring off a keg and than cut it into, you better have it clamped in a vise good and tight. I have seen them jump out of a vise and slide clear across the shed. The top part and inside dome on a keg are all welded at the same time. The stainless used will hold up to any abuse a home brewer will dish out except C4, armor piercing rounds. But is what fits you cap and what you want.Dominus VobiscumSwagman

[Stout_fan]

Swag,C4 and AP...Sounds like a normal day around here. ;)I see what you mean though. It's good enough to get the job done for HB.