22 gal keg possibility

[kickflip_mj]

So I have had 3 kegs sitting around and I really need 20 gal capacity to ferment in, or even 15 gal. So i came up with this today. Maybe someone can shed some light or thoughts on feasibility. I can tig weld but not goo enough to weld two kegs together sanitary.

 

[Pratzie]

There was an ad on craigslist that someone posted in here a few months back. Someone did the exact same thing u were looking to do with temp probs and bulkheads and everything already in. So it is possible but it didn't say the total capacity

 

[kickflip_mj]

I was just looking fora cheap solution, but maybe I am better off purchasing one of those plastic fermenters?

 

[outside92129]

I did the exact same thing you're looking to do but used the joined keggle as a mash tun. I found that dimensions of the kegs weren't the same and because of use were not 100% round - that was a pain!

I did take another keg and cut the bottom off and made a conical out of it, total volume is ~18 gal. That's easy enough to do, not sure it'll fit your requirements tho.

 

[Stealthcruiser]

Plastic fermenter...........No seams..........No leaks.........No headaches.....

 

[kickflip_mj]

I agree, thats my next purchase, it was more of a food for thought idea

 

[SpentGrains]

The Brute trash cans at Home Depot are food grade, cheap and easily found.

You can check wine making forums for confirmation, they like to use them.

 

[outside92129]

Some of the Brute containers are food safe... sorta. Per their website:

Gray, White and Yellow are USDA Meat & Poultry Equipment Group Listed and assist in complying with HACCP guidelines.

http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELPRDC5056459

*However* this is not per drinking water standards. You may want to check the plastic mold release agent thread (in regards to the home depot buckets).

 

[kickflip_mj]

I'll try to find some white plastic drums while I build some conicals 30 gal plastic conicals. Then use the drums later for some hard cider we all love so much