I'm looking for recommendations on a first keg setup. Something between value and a little future growth. Nothing too extreme in either direction. My goal is to keg my current batch, pour some bottles from it and possibly add a second keg down the road along with a bottled batch mixed in. So 1 keg and maybe 2 should do it for this first year.
I'm thinking to start with:
-One 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg
-2.5lb CO2 tank (Aluminum or steel? 2.5 or 5lb benefits?)
-Dual gauge regulator (shut off valve or not? 5/16 or 1/4" barbs/tubing?)
It looks like something under $200 is attainable. I just want to get something that's useable and works well. Any full kits worth just picking up? Price isn't critical, but I'd like to keep it in check.
Just looking for some insight as to what you guys have done, what you might have done differently and where you've ended up.
I'm thinking to start with:
-One 5 gallon reconditioned ball lock keg
-2.5lb CO2 tank (Aluminum or steel? 2.5 or 5lb benefits?)
-Dual gauge regulator (shut off valve or not? 5/16 or 1/4" barbs/tubing?)
It looks like something under $200 is attainable. I just want to get something that's useable and works well. Any full kits worth just picking up? Price isn't critical, but I'd like to keep it in check.
Just looking for some insight as to what you guys have done, what you might have done differently and where you've ended up.