AIH Kegs

[Gameface]

I ordered 2 more, so I have 4 of these kegs now and I'm very happy with them. I hope to eventually have 8-10 of them and replace all of my used kegs.

 

[Eisendrath]

After some PBW and starSan, I just filled my first two of these. One thing I noticed when purging them is that as I went from room pressure to 30 psi, back and forth, the in and out posts rocked outward and inward as the pressure cycled up and down. Never noticed that with the cornies. So I tried it with the cornie. The posts did not rock nearly as much. Although these chinese kegs are Stainless Steel, and visually of the same construction, I wonder if the stainless is thinner, or is missing a strengthening rib to stiffen them up. Maybe they become stiffer with age, just like us One of mine has a small dent from my handling. My cornies are decades old, have scratches but no dents like this one. Maybe they are thinner. I still like them, but am worried about the long haul.

 

[MEPNew2Brew]

I have bought 6 kegs from AIH - all pin locks. 2 of the "better" used kegs and 4 loose handle, etc. All are great. All nice, US-made kegs. All but one were nice on the inside. One had corrosion on a weld that took a bit to remove. I can't imagine the new kegs are any where new the quality of construction of the original corny kegs.

 

[barnaclebob]

After some PBW and starSan, I just filled my first two of these. One thing I noticed when purging them is that as I went from room pressure to 30 psi, back and forth, the in and out posts rocked outward and inward as the pressure cycled up and down. Never noticed that with the cornies. So I tried it with the cornie. The posts did not rock nearly as much. Although these chinese kegs are Stainless Steel, and visually of the same construction, I wonder if the stainless is thinner, or is missing a strengthening rib to stiffen them up. Maybe they become stiffer with age, just like us One of mine has a small dent from my handling. My cornies are decades old, have scratches but no dents like this one. Maybe they are thinner. I still like them, but am worried about the long haul.

The new AIH kegs are almost definitely thinner. However the originals were build for abuse that our corny kegs wont ever see. In engineering speak the old soda cornies have excess safety margin for our loads.

So far I'm happy with my new AIH kegs.

 

[Gameface]

I have bought 6 kegs from AIH - all pin locks. 2 of the "better" used kegs and 4 loose handle, etc. All are great. All nice, US-made kegs. All but one were nice on the inside. One had corrosion on a weld that took a bit to remove. I can't imagine the new kegs are any where new the quality of construction of the original corny kegs.

Quality wise I think they are right in line with the used kegs. Are they as rugged? Probably not.

 

[smitty8202]

I just received a 3 gallon keg form them but haven't hooked it up yet. The keg was in pretty good shape but had a lot of syrup in it from its previous use. Anyone else have this happen to them.

 

[k1ngl1ves]

I just received a 3 gallon keg form them but haven't hooked it up yet. The keg was in pretty good shape but had a lot of syrup in it from its previous use. Anyone else have this happen to them.

Yep. Every used keg I've gotten from them needed a little rinsing. All in good shape though!

 

[Scriv]

Just bought another new 5 gallon from AIH. It arrived with a small dent thanks to UPS but looks great otherwise. I'll probably end up with a few more of these.

 

[3toes]

Got my 2nd AIH keg a few weeks ago. The mouth of this one definitely felt a little bit sharper than the last one I got. Otherwise construction, fit, and finish all seem great like the previous one. O-rings were all in good shape, movement of the poppets are all smooth and fluid. Applied some lube to the rings anyway though.

 

[Gameface]

I just ordered my 4th and 5th AIH keg. I'm selling my used soda kegs and making up the bulk of the price of these new kegs. I've been very happy with them.

 

[Gameface]

just a heads up, they are selling for $69 right now. A few bucks cheaper than normal.

I love 'em and have six right now with plans to get two more, hopefully while they're $69.