Anybody help info about keg

[HomeDrewBrew]

Hi
So i stumbled on the local free site and seen this keg for $10 but i dont know much about kegging and whats good so im looking for help.
He says it may be a 5 gallon.
also what else would i need to make this work besides co2 tank.
Thanks

 

[HomeDrewBrew]

Heres the pic.

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[OleBrewing]

Can't tell what style of coupler you will need, there are a few styles there is a kegging sticky on this site.
Also some shy away from using these for homebrew because of ability to clean easily. I wouldn't mind getting a couple just so it gives me areason to buy a commercial style coupler.

 

[HomeDrewBrew]

Can't tell what style of coupler you will need, there are a few styles there is a kegging sticky on this site.
Also some shy away from using these for homebrew because of ability to clean easily. I wouldn't mind getting a couple just so it gives me areason to buy a commercial style coupler.

Would you say this is a wise buy for a newbie brewer and kegger or steer clear and keep looking?
Thanks

 

[jekeane]

If you build your system around sankey kegs you would be fine. Most homebrewers use cornelius (corny) kegs. The downside I see to that particular keg is finding the right freezer / fridge to fit more than 1. There are sankey kegs that hold the same volume that are taller and skinnier.

 

[OleBrewing]

Would you say this is a wise buy for a newbie brewer and kegger or steer clear and keep looking?
Thanks

I would say if you got it for 10 bucks I would keep it. But I probably wouldn't start usin it for homebrew and start out using pin lock or ball lock kegs. But then again I don't have any experience using commercial kegs for homebrew.

For 10 bucks I would take it clean it out and hold onto it. Ifnyou decide after some more research this style wouldn't work come on here and sell it for twenty.

 

[Iseneye]

Hi
So i stumbled on the local free site and seen this keg for $10 but i dont know much about kegging and whats good so im looking for help.
He says it may be a 5 gallon.
also what else would i need to make this work besides co2 tank.
Thanks

That keg isn't going to cost you $10, it's going to cost you hundreds of dollars: fridge, taps, beer lines, gas lines, C02 tank, C02 regulator, couplers and so on. I suggest reading the stickies to see what you're going to get yourself into.