Corny... Now What?

Hi All,

I was given a corny today (yay!), and have searched the equipment forum, but can't really find any details on what else i need. I know I need the disconnects (where do I purchase - I'm in Canada if anyone has suggestions), CO2 tank and a tap. Is that it? Oh yeah, kegerator/keezer - I should be able to handle this. One step closer! Any tips/suggestions appreciated. Thanks in advance.

The wiki will be a good start.

you should also look at www.kegconnection.com

Even if they won;t ship to canada (or it's too expensive) you can look at one of their starter kits to make sure you have everything.

Great Hurricane .....

You pretty much summed it up....

you need a CO2 or brewgas tank and regulator,
disconnects for your type of keg,
a way to dispense your grog
and beer

You may want to research "force carbonation"

grats on the keg ... once you keg .. you may never go back to bottles

Northernbrewer.com
williamsbrewing.com
austinhomebrew.com
Kegkits.com

You also need a regulator, clamps, hose, etc. Read around at kegkits.com and then search the plethora of HB shops online for what you need.

Thanks, guys. I thought I had it mostly covered. Now to find the rest of the equipment by the time my Edwort's Haus Ale is ready in 1 week...

Beer side:

Faucet
Shank
Nipple/fitting kit (something to connect the line to the shank. Some shanks come with it, some dont)
Hose Clamp
Beer line hose
Hose Clamp
Disconnect

CO2 side:
Disconnect
Hose Clamp
Air hose
Hose clamp
Regulator
CO2 Tank



If you are making a tower off the top of your kegerator/keezer, you'll need a tower obviously. Or if you want to start kegging cheaply, you can eliminate the faucet/shank/fittings and go with a picnic tap.

well just reading the thread about the rolling keg cooler co2 can be had easily at lowes if you have one up there. check the thread.

I had the same problems, couldent get what I wanted localy so had to order it all from the states. I ended up going with alternative beverage and buying the whole kit including co2 tank from them. They ship USPS so you dont get hosed on brokerage fees. I did order my reg from Micromatic (Dual chrome reg, shame to hide it in the fridge) and it cost me an extra $60 for UPS to fill out 3 sheets for customs. I am really get sick of getting hosed by UPS at customs. Also anyone notice that everything in canada is nearly twice the price? I mean I am all for supporting the local guy but not at twice the price!

Wing nut