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I couldn't Decide where the best place to ask was, so decided to post this here and in kegging sub.

I have two batches that will be ready to bottle/keg soon, within the same week, so I figured since i have a spare fridge I can dedicate to brew, why not try to get a keg system going?

I'm not looking for something over the top, i have researched some and have landed on the idea of just buying the Dual Corny kit from Midwest Supplies. It seems to come with all the basics I need to keg right away. With the ability to upgrade to better taps/tower or maybe even kegerator conversion down the road.

It costs 280$ for the kit, which I'm sure to anyone including myself isn't cheap! But it does offer the convenience to a newbie like myself of containing everything I need in on offering.

My questions are, is this a decent kit? Is it overpriced/would inbe able to build or find something better for the money? And finally will this do/perform all the necessary tasks such as force carb (obviously it dispenses but I am new to the kegging idea and have to ask such question lol)

Thanks in advance everyone

Edit: it comes with two ball lock cornys, all the necessary tubing, two basic plastic dispensing taps, a dual regulator, and a 5# co2 tank
 
This is basically what I have. Make sure you measure inside the fridge to make sure things are going to fit like you think they will. I had to remove most of the shelving. I built a support shelf type thing out of wood to sit on the bottom of the fridge to distribute the weight of the kegs and secure the C02 tank. The CO2 tank loves to fall over in case you did not know which can damage the gauges.

I would compare prices at Keg Connection and Keg Cowboy. I have bought from both in the past and have been very happy. If you have questions, you can call them and they will help.
 
Chexk out kegxconnection.com they have great kits. I would spend a few extra greenbacks and get some nice perlicks you wont get the price cut you would if you get them with the kit. I got a 2 tap system in june ans already wish i had gotten a 4 tap kit. I think i paid 329 shipped for an all ss pinlock kit.
 
Thanks all. Now, not to stir up a debate, but what is better, if any difference, pin lock bs ball lock?
 
Pin locks are shorter and fatter but cost 2/3of what a ball lock costs. Other than that no real difference besides the disconnects that you'll have to get.
 
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