Aluminum Keg

[skidkid267]

Got a keg from a friend (they were late returning it and the liquor store said we are keeping the deposit, you can keep the keg) it is an aluminum made by Firestone. At least that is what is stamped on it. Shoud I keep it for a HLT or give it back to him?

 

[Gregscsu]

Are you sure it is Al.
Is it actually stamped as Al.

 

[skidkid267]

magnet doesn't stick...I say Aluminum.

 

[buzzkill]

doubt it, if its modern keg, its more than likely S.S. but hey,never know.

hit it with a grinder. if it has no sparks its Alum.

 

[jebsterr]

If its 300 series S.S. then it is not magnetic. magnet tests are unreliable for testing S.S. vs. aluminum.

 

[MacBruver]

magnet doesn't stick...I say Aluminum.

If it's good stainless, a magnet won't stick to it either. I've never heard of an aluminum firestone keg.

 

[Kauai_Kahuna]

In any case I would keep it. Aluminum does not clean up as nice as SS, but the heat transfer is good and if it works... Just might not be as pretty as some.

 

[kirscp]

What do you mean by "Late returning it"? Late as in 30 years? I don't see why they wouldn't take it back, unless it is an outdated keg, then I'd say it's AL.



That's aluminum .. cleaned up. Can't get deposits on these kegs.

 

[skidkid267]

What do you mean by "Late returning it"? Late as in 30 years? I don't see why they wouldn't take it back, unless it is an outdated keg, then I'd say it's AL.



That's aluminum .. cleaned up. Can't get deposits on these kegs.

Nah.. I think it was only 15 years...

 

[arturo7]

That thing would be awesome with a hand pump.