Portability of Corny kegs - Page 3

**rcrabb22** · 07-21-2009, 04:39 PM

One issue with taking kegs to parties is stirring up yeast and other seditment that has settled over the week(s) of keg conditioning when you transport it. If you like to take kegs to parties some advocate filtering prior to conditioning as was discussed on the Brew Strong podcast dedicated to filtering.

**Yooper** · 07-21-2009, 04:48 PM

I forgot to mention that I don't filter, but I made a "jump" to transfer to another keg so it would be sediment free. First, the first keg should be carbed up and ready to pour. Then, I used two black quick disconnects and a couple of feet of beer line. I put some co2 into the receiving keg, and pulled the pressure relief valve, to purge it and to make a "vacuum". Then, I put on the QDs and transferred the beer by pulling the pressure relief valve on the receiving keg. The whole transfer took place by pushing with about 2 psi to the original keg. It sounds way more complicated than it was. It turned out great!

wrench001 · 07-21-2009, 05:19 PM

If you can get some 3 gallon kegs without spending a fortune... This is what I threw together. Super easy to transport and keeps the beer cold all day if you need it to.

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**Cpt_Kirks** · 07-21-2009, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by wrench001

If you can get some 3 gallon kegs without spending a fortune... This is what I threw together. Super easy to transport and keeps the beer cold all day if you need it to.

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That is VERY similar to mine. I have a single gauge and use picnic taps.

I'm working on a u-shaped PVC tower for two taps. The PVC legs will fit into the cup holder depressions.

**Gussymo** · 07-21-2009, 06:17 PM

I use the same cooler with 5 gallon kegs. I cut a hole in the lid for the keg to fit though and use a picnic tap. Only the rubber part on the top of the keg sticks out of the cooler lid. Works great for camping.

**Homercidal** · 07-21-2009, 07:20 PM

I'd love to get some 3 gallons, but they are pricey. I'm working on getting a 2.5 gallon fir extinguisher converted, but not quite done. I can fit 3 of those compared to 2 5 gallon kegs. Less beer, but more selection.

**Cpt_Kirks** · 07-21-2009, 08:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Homercidal

I'd love to get some 3 gallons, but they are pricey. I'm working on getting a 2.5 gallon fir extinguisher converted, but not quite done. I can fit 3 of those compared to 2 5 gallon kegs. Less beer, but more selection.

Yeah, I was involved in that thread. Until the MoreBeer cheap 3 gallon kegs hit the market.