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New, just sanitize and fill.
Used, completely disassemble, replace the o-rings, lube, sanitize, and fill.
In a used keg you never know what is lodged where and the o-rings will hold onto soda flavors almost indefinately, especially root beer.
Used, completely disassemble, replace the o-rings, lube, sanitize, and fill.
In a used keg you never know what is lodged where and the o-rings will hold onto soda flavors almost indefinately, especially root beer.
If it's used, it's best to disassemble, clean, and sanitize everything as Greg said. It also lets you inspect all the o-rings and gaskets. It's usually a good bet to get a new gasket set whenever you get a used keg. Most of them saw soda beverage service at some point and the o-rings hold the flavor/aroma. It also gives you good practice of how to disassemble/ assemble your keg.
dinnerstick
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take photos as you go
killian
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I just use two containers/jars and take it apart one side at a time.
It's not as bad as you think. Also when re-tightening the posts you don't need brute force, just turn your wrench till it gives resistance, then just torgue a bit beyond that.
Here is a good link to how to disassemble and re-assemble kegs.
http://www.dresselbrew.com/Keg_Info.htm
Here is a good link to how to disassemble and re-assemble kegs.
http://www.dresselbrew.com/Keg_Info.htm
Special Hops
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Take it apart and replace gaskets. Soak everything in oxyclean, rinse, and sanitize.
Not worth potential to ruin a batch of beer over.
Not worth potential to ruin a batch of beer over.
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