Colorado Midwest sale on pin lock kegs

Sharing a pretty good deal from Midwest for pin lock kegs...

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/page...s,+Only+$99.99!&utm_campaign=Pin+Lock+4+Packs

 

Got mine coming..real good deal. My shipping was $51.80 on 4 kegs, not bad.

 

Hmmm, only $5 less than my LHBS, but untested. Tempting.

 

Give your LHBS the money

 

These come out to be $122.37 shipped so that is $31 for each keg basically. MY LHBS has them for $39.99 plus tax so thats $42.85. Midwest wins by $11 a keg. I really only need 1 or 2 at the most so anyone else in IL want to split this? I am in Huntley, IL I will buy you pick up from me in cash for $31 each keg

 

They are untested and shipping is over priced! Why not buy these ones...

http://www.homebrewing.org/Loose-HandleBottom-Pin-Lock-keg-wLid-_p_3918.html

They are tested and shipping costs are half the price of Midwest for me! Loose tops and bottoms are easy to fix.

 

I couldn't pass up this deal, especially with the 10% off coupon I found online. i also got a monster mill since i was going to get a mill anyways it saved a little on shipping that on a separate occasion. in case someone needs the coupon code:

ZYMURGY10

 

Yah, I'm going to stay away from untested kegs. Even one semi-crappy seal can ruin this deal. Hey I rhyme, but I'm out of time. PEACE :fro:

 

nice find on the loose top ones....i dont care what they look like as long as they hold beer

 

So these are fine except for a loose top or bottom? Still works ok? How do you fix it? (Never had one of these kegs before just seen in pics)

 

To bad I don't use pin locks. But Colorado for the win.

 

Also 5 dollar overnight shipping in Michigan, I do all my business through these guys, my lhbs is 1.5 hrs away, their shipping is cheaper than my gas, and they always have awesome sales.

 

can you switch the posts/poppits on the pin locks to ball lock? I use all ball lock kegs, so would want to ultimately keep the same system.

 

You can, http://www.homebrewing.org/Keg-Post-Conversion-Kit-pin-lock-to-ball-lock-1932-18-Thread_p_2515.html

I think that's what I'm gonna do for my pin locks. Take note though, there are 2 different thread sizes so make sure you get the right ones.

 

how do you tell what they're going to send you? there's two different threads on Firestone/Hoover versus Cornelius type kegs. I guess you'd have to call them and see if they would tell you what type they are. they also sell both types of conversion kits...

 

Since the parts are ordered from 2 different places and I don need them right away, I'm just going to order the conversion kit after I get the kegs

 

This is from Homebrewfinds.com

Tip 19: Repair Cornelius Keg Handles and Bases. Thank you to Facebook Friend Jason for this technique!

Use automotive brake cleaner to clean the metal and rubber.
Scuff both the metal and rubber with an emery cloth.
Get an appropriate adhesive that works with rubber and metal. Here is a 3M option.
Reattach the Handle or Base using the adhesive, following product specific directions.

 

I was discussing using both pin lock and ball lock kegs in another thread. If you use MFL's on your hoses, all that is required are pin lock MFL disconnects to switch back and forth. Less labor intensive and probably cheaper in the long run! Disconnects run like $6 a pop online and less chance to strip out your keg posts IMO. Then again not everybody uses MFL's I suppose

 

Kegs were delivered today and not bad shape at all. 3 out of 4 had pressure release valves also which is a nice bonus. Split them 2/2 with wickman6, I think we both made out well on this deal at $31 a keg shipped :rockin:

 

Another nice tip I will throw out there is Plastidip. You can spray on a fresh coat of rubber on your top and bottom parts of you kegs for a clean look. Easy to use and comes off if you want it to. I spray the bottom of my kegs so I dont have to worry about scrubbing the hell out of them just so i can touch them without getting filthy. Buy it at local hardware store, (Home Depot best price so far) or www.plastidip.com.

Many uses for this stuff also...I dipped most of my wrenches with it as well for a grip coating...good stuff to keep around the garage