Old soda Kegs, been years, they look great! Need startup recommendations

First post, whats up?

Well, I am getting back into brewing after about 6 years off. I have 2 brews bubbling away!

Anyway, I opened up all 5 of my old 5G. soda kegs that havn't seen light in years, and wow, they look great inside! They even have some clean water at the bottom from the last time I cleaned them out. There are no signs of mold, no smell, I am kinda proud of myself for my thorough cleaning job

So, the seals look good, they are keeping pressure, the fill tube (can't rememer the name) is spotless inside....what do you suggest I do to get them ready for some brew? What is the latest cleaner (not sanitizer) that I should purchase. Any recommendations on getting my rigs ready to pour would be great!

I am a big fan of Professional Brewery Wash (PBW) made by Five Star. I also use oxyclean free (no scent).

Starsan is a nice sanitizer that is no rinse.

O-rings are cheap. Given the age of the ones on your kegs, if it were me, I'd pony up the few buck and get a new set. Wouldn't hurt. A little keg lube (also very cheap) and you're on your way!

Welcome, BTW!

Munsoned said:

O-rings are cheap. Given the age of the ones on your kegs, if it were me, I'd pony up the few buck and get a new set. Wouldn't hurt. A little keg lube (also very cheap) and you're on your way!

Welcome, BTW!

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+1 to this! And I also second the PBW and Starsan combo, it's what I use here!

Thanks for the replies guys, doesn't look like I missed too much in the last half decade, other than a few brain cells maybe :cross: