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Corn plaster

If you use a screwdriver to depressurise before cutting the beer comes up the pipe with force. I was advised not to cut before letting the CO2 out. Stale beer ain't that bad anyhow :-)

Thanks for the advice. Unfortunately being in Ireland makes those too companies a bust but the advice on the website is great. Very easy to follow. Getting a step drill bit today and hope to have the keggle built on Saturday.

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They are depressurised. Stale beer smell reminds me of being a student and working in a bar. Cleaning out the slop trays at night smells just like that.

Medicine pipe

Anyone know the best (cheapest) way to cut holes in a keg to fit kettle elements. How do you work out hole size needed???

Nick Cave

Gnu

Misbehave

I hope to make an eKeggle for BIAB in the first instance. Guinness kegs are tough to open but a hammer and chisel with lots of cursing seems to work. Polishing it up before I get it cut open. I need an angle grinder but I may speak nicely to a guy nearby who may have a plasma cutter. Need a step...

Four Skin

Earthworm

I acquired 3 kegs today and have managed to open one with a bit of difficulty. It was an interesting experience having 4 year old harp lager blasted into my face at high pressure. It did not taste too great I can tell you. Next step is giving it a good clean and polish :-D

Looks great. Think this will make a great brew for my Da this christmas. He likes a good ale.