Insco2 sells kegs here on HBT for like 17 or 18 bucks... I bought from him, as have about 100 other members. $35 for a kegs is robbery, it is easy to find them for much less.
But is it safe? I think that has been the main crux of this.
The cost of kegging is not all that expensive. A Regulator, a few Kegs, and a party tap. Not much dough.
One doesn't need a 4 tap kegerator when just starting out. A few kegs can fit in a spare fridge with the regulator & party tap.
The current idea of the epoxy/plastic idea really isn't safe, no. Fairly well all who have weighed in on this idea with reasonable comments have agreed on this point. That is the reason that I stated that some future incarnation of the idea could be a safe, economical, temporary solution to a financial issue... at least that's what I should have said if I didn't.
Kegging isn't that expensive to many of us, but some people are in a situation where even the minor cost of a hundred and fifty bucks for a fully setup fridge with a tap is a bit too much without saving for it first. Currently, they will simply have to make do without. That's not such a bad thing at all, as it makes that first keg that much sweeter.
All I'm saying is keep trying, make it safer, avoid loss of extremities, and a future idea might just pan out. Oh, and don't use glue on the outside of anything to hold a pressurized fitting. I don't want to be picking fingers off my windshield in Kansas.
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The current idea of the epoxy/plastic idea really isn't safe,...
... All I'm saying is keep trying, make it safer, avoid loss of extremities, and a future idea might just pan out. Oh, and don't use glue on the outside of anything to hold a pressurized fitting. I don't want to be picking fingers off my windshield in Kansas.
I knew what you meant. I too like seeing cheap, safe and innovative ideas. I was just emphasizing those points. I think you could get away not having a dedicated beer fridge with 5L kegs.
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For anyone who missed my other posts....I'm not using glue/epoxy/cement/anything of the sort. I've tried every hardware and auto parts store in my area and haven't found a hose clamp to fit the 1/8 vinyl tubing...my last resort will be a plumber supply shop down the road. Still just waiting on the clamps before I can do any testing....
Insco2 sells kegs here on HBT for like 17 or 18 bucks... I bought from him, as have about 100 other members. $35 for a kegs is robbery, it is easy to find them for much less.
According to insco2 on his thread here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/cornelius-kegs-sale-46176/ He is selling them for $17.50 each, plus shipping, plus you have to buy 4 at a time. So I would have to spend $100 to start out with, and that doesn't include the regulators or co2 tank...I'm sure this is a great deal for all you rich folk out there, but it's not very tempting at all for us lowely college students.
I'm still searching for small enough hose clamps in my off time...been busy with school and work..
Look into the thread where someone converted a garden sprayer into a keg.
You've already bought most the parts and you can buy a new sprayer( 2-3 gallon ) for about 20.00 buck dollars. Then install your tire valve and a cheap tap and your good to go.
It's already been done ,so it's a proven system.
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According to insco2 on his thread here: http://www.homebrewtalk.com/f16/cornelius-kegs-sale-46176/ He is selling them for $17.50 each, plus shipping, plus you have to buy 4 at a time. So I would have to spend $100 to start out with, and that doesn't include the regulators or co2 tank...I'm sure this is a great deal for all you rich folk out there, but it's not very tempting at all for us lowely college students.
I'm still searching for small enough hose clamps in my off time...been busy with school and work..
Too some degree I see your point, you prolly don't have space for 20 gallons of beer. I'd consider saving cash & bottle. I didn't take you for student.
A summer job will easily pay for 4 kegs and a regulator/party tap/gas line. Stay in for a weekend or two don't blow extra cash on BS you don't need. You'll be glad you did.
I bought this stuff while unemployed with a kid. I'm not rich, just a bit frugal right now.
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Look into the thread where someone converted a garden sprayer into a keg.
You've already bought most the parts and you can buy a new sprayer( 2-3 gallon ) for about 20.00 buck dollars. Then install your tire valve and a cheap tap and your good to go.
It's already been done ,so it's a proven system.
This is an option, but I'd go with the mini-kegs before shelling out cash for a weed sprayer.
I have a bit of pride myself. I don't relish sharing a beer with a friend tapping a beer out of an Ortho bottle. Even if I know its not been used with Ortho, others will think WTF. Now if you were living West VA it might be different!!
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I cleaned out a guy's garage of about 25 kegs for $5 each. It's a shame that the people that need to find them cheap rarely do. Keep scouring CL and call every beverage distributor you can find in the phone book.
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