Bamsdealer
Well-Known Member
Well, after diving head first into this hobby the only thing left to do is start kegging. I read up on some of the sticky's and did some searching on the forum, but still need some questions answered and/or confirmed.
Now, for the specifics in my situation and here is where I'm looking to ease into it. I have a perfectly good fridge in my basement and would like to keep it that way. 2-3 beers on tap at any given time is plenty for me. One to get started is fine as well. At some point I'd like to build a nice keezer so I could go the picnic tap route for now. On the other hand, I could just start with mounted taps if it'll be a money saver and keep them mounted to a 2x4 inside the fridge. Here's where I'd like some input to minimize unnecessary costs and eliminate most of my mistakes.
Kegs- Do I want ball or pinlock kegs? Do the same beer disconnects work for both styles of keg?
Would a system like this get me started, but still allow for multiple kegs to tie into the same co2 regulator? http://www.homebrewing.org/Homebrew-Kegging-System-BALL-LOCK_p_69.html
I see the same site sells used kegs with a bunch of additional options, nuts/bolts/adapters, etc. Would getting one of these with the adapters allow me to tie into the existing system I posted above? http://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Ball-Lock_p_70.html
It's a lot to take in without seeing the stuff in person so any input would be a huge help. I like to use my LBS for ingredients and small purchases, but I've used homebrewing.org for some of my bigger purchases and was pleased with them.
If anyone knows of a better price or if I'm going about this the wrong way, please let me know.
Thanks in advance
Now, for the specifics in my situation and here is where I'm looking to ease into it. I have a perfectly good fridge in my basement and would like to keep it that way. 2-3 beers on tap at any given time is plenty for me. One to get started is fine as well. At some point I'd like to build a nice keezer so I could go the picnic tap route for now. On the other hand, I could just start with mounted taps if it'll be a money saver and keep them mounted to a 2x4 inside the fridge. Here's where I'd like some input to minimize unnecessary costs and eliminate most of my mistakes.
Kegs- Do I want ball or pinlock kegs? Do the same beer disconnects work for both styles of keg?
Would a system like this get me started, but still allow for multiple kegs to tie into the same co2 regulator? http://www.homebrewing.org/Homebrew-Kegging-System-BALL-LOCK_p_69.html
I see the same site sells used kegs with a bunch of additional options, nuts/bolts/adapters, etc. Would getting one of these with the adapters allow me to tie into the existing system I posted above? http://www.homebrewing.org/5-Gallon-Cornelius-Keg-Ball-Lock_p_70.html
It's a lot to take in without seeing the stuff in person so any input would be a huge help. I like to use my LBS for ingredients and small purchases, but I've used homebrewing.org for some of my bigger purchases and was pleased with them.
If anyone knows of a better price or if I'm going about this the wrong way, please let me know.
Thanks in advance