Cleaning / Kegging

[Arkador]

Found a great video series by Chris Knight on Cleaning and Kegging! This was very helpful for me, in being ready to clean/fill my keg system.

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hC7MDb0IuLs&feature=related]YouTube - Kegging 1 of 4[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eu68wZcTztc&feature=related]YouTube - Kegging 2 of 4[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zfze6fBYEe4&feature=related]YouTube - Kegging 3 of 4[/ame]
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dIwFVIGXgI&feature=related]YouTube - Kegging 4 of 4[/ame]

 

[Hammy71]

Yes....Seen this on here a while ago, but still great videos IMO. I basically practice what he does when I blow and/or fill a keg. Great habit to get into. I'm pretty much a slob around the house but I'm anal about my beer equipment and garage..... Much to SWMBO's shagrin...

 

[JesseRC]

do you guys take the posts off too. I remember watching these last year. Great videos. THe only think I dont understand is why he keeps turning off the co2. He's got a keg in there that is not empty. So was just wondering.

 

[Arkador]

THe only think I dont understand is why he keeps turning off the co2. He's got a keg in there that is not empty. So was just wondering.

He may have a dual regulator setup, and is just turning off the one that he is working with. He may may have a manual on/off for each keg. I don't have my system yet, what happens with a ball lock when you disconnect a pressurized gas QD? I know the keg will hold pressure, will the QD continue to flow, or does it cutoff too?

I noticed in the comments of this series, that alot of people commented about him being alot more thourgho than he needed to me, but better safe than sorry!

 

[Trubadour]

I'm about to start kegging (should be finished with my keezer tonight!) -- These videos were very useful. Question: Is this guy efficient? I'm anal also about cleanliness, but is it necessary to run hot water through the lines first, and then cleaner, or can you skip the hot water? I don't want to skip a step that is important.

 

[JesseRC]

Yeah I agree. My intentions when I 1st started kegging was to do this, but with the orings and poppets on some kegs being so finicky , I just soak over night, rinse really well through both posts and sanitize . I also use a new toilet brush on the inside, careful not to scratch it.

 

[Arkador]

Question: Is this guy efficient?

I think he sacrifices efficiency in favor of being throuogh. Here is another perspective on keg cleaning if you want a good long read.
Cleaning , Reconditioning and Using a Cornelius Keg or
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f11/cleaning-corny-kegs-52450/

 

[JesseRC]

There's nothing wrong with running hot water , but you could use the hot water and oxyclean in the keg and straight through the tap. THe hot water and tap should clear the lines pretty quick. I would be more anal about rinsing final clear water through the tap. You dont want oxyclean residue in your lines.