Buying first keg

[Old_el_Paseo]

I'm looking to buy my first keg because I'm tired of bottling and keg's are cool.
I found this in the local ad's. Is this a good price ? Are these any good ?
What should I check if I go there ?
Is there a good keg buying guide thread ?

Thanks

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-achat-et-ven...es/1085470085?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

 

[kh54s10]

Those are Sanke style commercial kegs. They require different filling and co2 equipment than most home brewers use.

 

[sasky7777]

That's a decent price, and can be used, just be sure you get equipment to fill and dispense from Sanke kegs. Most home brewers use these http://m.kijiji.ca/commercial-indus...1085483445&ck=CK&from=Search&ts=1437008469442 or the "ball lock" version. That being said lots of people use the Sanke keg just fine. The advantage to the smaller ball and pin lock is that they hold 5 gallons and have a smaller footprint. Sanke kegs are typically 15 gal. These kegs http://m.kijiji.ca/achat-et-vente-d...1083276825&ck=CK&from=Search&ts=1437008469442 are a good option as well since they use the Sanke connection but are smaller.

 

[Old_el_Paseo]

So what else do I need for this ?
The "manifold" with the pressure gauges and regulator. And a co2 tank ? Are those universal or do I need sanke manifold and gauges ?
Thanks

 

[sasky7777]

Manifold and gauges and tank are universal. The CO2 in and liquid out are tank specific. I went to kegconnection.com great people and customer service but shipping and duties and exchange rate suck. I have had luck with ontariobeerkegs.com. With either company just tell them what you have and what you want and they will help design a system for you.