[Not a] Bike Pump Keg [Evolution] - Page 9

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_M

You're talking about having multiple small containers that you have to sanitize vs. one large one.

...I guess I missed the memo about the price of sanitizer going up...could you explain to me how having multiple small containers would use more sanitizing solution than one large container when both have equal surface area and volume?

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Bobby_M

I'm thoroughly convinced that you either A. Have a horrible case of stainless steel phobia/allergy or B. Want to come up with a DIY solution no matter what, even if it's inferior or more costly than a corny.

...oh, and I never claimed I was trying to build something superior to cornelius kegs, as you claim. I have already mentioned that I have no problem with cornies, they are a great tool, and work great for their purpose. They simply don't fit my purpose. Sorry if I confused you, please let me know if anything else I have said is boggling your mind.

JesseRC · 03-05-2009, 04:21 PM

I dont think it the price, but the chore of having to sanitize all that stuff. I guess you're kinda throwing us off because we're not really sure what you're trying to do , other than reinvent something. You gotta remember that most brewers come here to find not only good ideas that have been proven to work, or make existing inventions better. You're just going off on tangents and not really telling us what you're trying to build here. Are you looking for something compact but not stainless?

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JesseRC

I dont think it the price, but the chore of having to sanitize all that stuff.

Yes, having to sanitize six 3 Liter bottles would certainly be a chore for your average homebrewer....However, when compared to having to sanitize 45 : 12oz bottles, I'll take the six bottles anyday.

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 04:37 PM

A few basic guidelines: lightweight, compact, easily and cheaply reproducible once the attachments have been built, ability to use one or multiple small containers based on your needs at the time, self sustained co2 fed system that fits easily into an average sized picnic cooler, moderately easy to disassemble and reassemble, ...

JesseRC · 03-05-2009, 05:12 PM

well then look into the Tap a Draft system, there is much more support for DIY stuff for that thing , especially since you can use PET bottle or mini kegs. I've also seen a DIY TAP a Draft system for the minikegs, actually various versions.
The Northern Brewer Homebrew Forum • View topic - New design for DIY 5L mini keg taps (Lots of Pics)

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 05:25 PM

Good link. I have heard of many people having problems with the 5L mini-kegs; they either bulge and are rendered useless from slight over-pressurization or go bad after only a few months use, even with proper cleaning.

JesseRC · 03-05-2009, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by pizzaman

Good link. I have heard of many people having problems with the 5L mini-kegs; they either bulge and are rendered useless from slight over-pressurization or go bad after only a few months use, even with proper cleaning.

okay you're criticizing these kegs, but you actually wanted to use a plastic bag in your own invention. Oh well good luck hope to see you on one of those "As seen on TV" ads someday.

pizzaman · 03-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Haha, very true.

**Schlenkerla** · 03-05-2009, 07:33 PM

Pizzaman - I thought along the same lines as you are going. I wanted to have a draft system that was self contained, portable and fitting into a cooler.

I looked at the 5-liter mini-kegs and the TAD bottles. Both can be made into a draft system with mini-keg bung. Drill a hole in the TAD cap for the bung and jam the 1/2 NPT barb-setup into the bung and there you go. (Like the picture above)

I looked at the party-pig, replacing the spigot for a round disk with a gas-in/beer out ports. (Threaded)

I wound up abandoning the idea for cheap $15 cornies and a jockey box that I got for $60. It didn't come with taps but they are cheap as well.

If you designed something where you can use carbonator caps on mini-kegs or TAD bottles. Then I think it would be worthy DIY thing.

Find a way to put two of these on a safe pressured vessel then you'd have something. This way you could keep partially empted vessels fresh.

The emphasis is on a, "SAFE PRESSURED RATED VESSEL."

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