Kegging equipment

robcoombs · January 13, 2015, 04:43:19 PM

So, I'm finally getting ready to take the plunge and get into kegging in the near future. From what I've read so far I am thinking I would go with Corny ball lock kegs. I have a 4 tap fridge (thanks to @brew amd @blisster ) but I may just buy a couple of kegs at a time. Buying everything at once for 4 kegs, taps, lines etc is expensive!

Anyways, before I go ahead and start purchasing does anyone have anything they're not using or don't need that I could buy that would save me money? Taps or anything really.

Two Wheeler · January 13, 2015, 04:59:10 PM

I could lend a keg for a couple months, but would want it back in April or so when prime beer season kicks in

I might have some random connections too.

Scott · January 13, 2015, 07:03:04 PM

I hear you, it costs a fair bit to get started. I went with one keg and tap to begin with, filled the keg up on the weekend, now I'm looking at a full carboy with no keg to put it in

I guess I had better get drinking.

Al-Loves-Wine · January 13, 2015, 08:26:49 PM

I have a couple chrome faucets Rob that are new, if you aren't ready to take the Perlick plunge.

robcoombs · January 13, 2015, 08:44:27 PM

Quote from: Two Wheeler on January 13, 2015, 04:59:10 PM
I could lend a keg for a couple months, but would want it back in April or so when prime beer season kicks in

I might have some random connections too.

I'd hate to take a keg from you, even for a short time. Thanks though

robcoombs · January 13, 2015, 08:45:51 PM

Quote from: Al-Loves-Wine on January 13, 2015, 08:26:49 PM
I have a couple chrome faucets Rob that are new, if you aren't ready to take the Perlick plunge.

Though I hate to pay the extra for perlicks, I've read so much about issues with standard faucets sticking open and wasting beer I think I will have to take that plunge.

jamie_savoie · January 14, 2015, 10:39:28 AM

I've run on picnic taps for 3+ years. It's not ideal or fancy but it works and it's cheap
I think this is a good startup kit:
https://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/product/deluxe-kegorator-kit-single-picnic-tap-bl/
For 215$ you would have a used keg, 5# co2 tank and everything you need to dispense from a keg. Down the road you could add more kegs, taps, regulator etc

Al-Loves-Wine · January 14, 2015, 10:52:33 AM

Quote from: robcoombs on January 13, 2015, 08:45:51 PM
Quote from: Al-Loves-Wine on January 13, 2015, 08:26:49 PM
I have a couple chrome faucets Rob that are new, if you aren't ready to take the Perlick plunge.

Though I hate to pay the extra for perlicks, I've read so much about issues with standard faucets sticking open and wasting beer I think I will have to take that plunge.

Perlicks are worth the extra, also the stainless shank is worth spending a few extra bucks on.

Two Wheeler · January 14, 2015, 01:50:18 PM

Quote from: Al-Loves-Wine on January 14, 2015, 10:52:33 AM
Perlicks are worth the extra, also the stainless shank is worth spending a few extra bucks on.

Yep... 100%. I cracked 2 of 3 plastic ones trying to get the tap tight enough to not twist. The stainless are tougher and more attractive in my opinion.

Also, I agree with Jamie, picnic taps are good way to ease into kegging