I got in on the classifieds keg buy and all were in good shape and held pressure.
2 were Cornelius, one was Cornelius-clone Firestone (visually identical except for relief valve); the final one is the one I want input on.
It is stamped Firestone Challenger (no V-anything visible). It has a weird straight-sided oval lid and flat seal:
Do normal corny orings work on these lids? If not, anyone know if McM-Carr carries them?
I ordered a stack of the normal corny rebuild rings from McMaster. I don't want to tear it down and potential break any nonreplaceable parts until I know what's what. These are my very first kegs and I am not the sharpest tool in the shed.
There is weird low spot in the bottom that is visible internally and externally:
If this low spot is intentional, what does it for? It is so evenly spaced and perfectly formed that I don't think it is dented into that shape. Maybe it's a debris trap?
If I won't be able to get replacement seals for it I suppose I could use it for soda kegging. To use with beer I absolutely need to replace the rubber parts. Any thoughts?
2 were Cornelius, one was Cornelius-clone Firestone (visually identical except for relief valve); the final one is the one I want input on.
It is stamped Firestone Challenger (no V-anything visible). It has a weird straight-sided oval lid and flat seal:
Do normal corny orings work on these lids? If not, anyone know if McM-Carr carries them?
I ordered a stack of the normal corny rebuild rings from McMaster. I don't want to tear it down and potential break any nonreplaceable parts until I know what's what. These are my very first kegs and I am not the sharpest tool in the shed.
There is weird low spot in the bottom that is visible internally and externally:
If this low spot is intentional, what does it for? It is so evenly spaced and perfectly formed that I don't think it is dented into that shape. Maybe it's a debris trap?
If I won't be able to get replacement seals for it I suppose I could use it for soda kegging. To use with beer I absolutely need to replace the rubber parts. Any thoughts?