Keg sized

[redrocker652002]

While I am aware of the different heights of different kegs, what I was not aware of is different circumferences. Most of the kegs I have are about 8.5 inches in diameter. I found 2 that are about 8 inches. That is going to help me get two into my fermenting fridge and start to ferment and dry hop in my kegs. I am going to measure them out and see how much, if any, headspace I have for a 5 gallon batch. I am pretty stoked as I can now store a keg at the ready in the fermenting fridge and have it ready when my serving keg goes dry. I will still have to transfer it into my serving keg as it needs to be a shorter height than the ones I have, but at least I can do my fermenting and storing in controlled temps and get away from bottling and plastic buckets. We will see, the collar is still in the works as well.

 

[Broken Crow]

If you want to maximize your batch size and can manage a 9" diameter and have some extra over-head space, take a look at this thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/clawhammer-supply-6-5g-keg-fermenter.732899/#post-10381963

 

[redrocker652002]

If you want to maximize your batch size and can manage a 9" diameter and have some extra over-head space, take a look at this thread:
https://www.homebrewtalk.com/threads/clawhammer-supply-6-5g-keg-fermenter.732899/#post-10381963

I saw that thread a while ago. Looks cool, but the price point made it a bit too rich for my blood.

 

[mac_1103]

Most of the kegs I have are about 8.5 inches in diameter. I found 2 that are about 8 inches.

*MOST* pin lock (Coke) corny kegs are ~22" tall and 9" in diameter. *MOST* ball lock (Pepsi) corny kegs are ~25" tall and 8.5" in diameter. But people can and do convert one type to the other and there are non-standard sizes in both varieties. One of my converted pin locks is 23" x 8 3/4", and I have two old racetrack style kegs that are 25" x 8".

 

[redrocker652002]

*MOST* pin lock (Coke) corny kegs are ~22" tall and 9" in diameter. *MOST* ball lock (Pepsi) corny kegs are ~25" tall and 8.5" in diameter. But people can and do convert one type to the other and there are non-standard sizes in both varieties. One of my converted pin locks is 23" x 8 3/4", and I have two old racetrack style kegs that are 25" x 8".

Thanks for the info. I have about 12 different kegs I got from a former poster. I measure most and they were in the 8 1/2 to 8 3/4 diameter. Unfortunately, even at 8 1/2 it makes it tough to get two in the fridge without having to bend the freezer shelf, even with the 2x6 collar I am trying to add. The two that I have that are about 8 inches fit snug but will fit. Eventually my hope is to work a keezer or a bigger fridge into the works, but this one was free. LOL. Thanks for the info, I should look at what I have.

 

[OakIslandBrewery]

Thanks for the info. I have about 12 different kegs I got from a former poster. I measure most and they were in the 8 1/2 to 8 3/4 diameter. Unfortunately, even at 8 1/2 it makes it tough to get two in the fridge without having to bend the freezer shelf, even with the 2x6 collar I am trying to add. The two that I have that are about 8 inches fit snug but will fit. Eventually my hope is to work a keezer or a bigger fridge into the works, but this one was free. LOL. Thanks for the info, I should look at what I have.

When your blood gets a little richer, consider one of these, no worries about keg sizes, types or bending over to get the keg in

 

[Deadalus]

Strap handle kegs are slightly smaller diameter wise I am finding, no rubber bottom or top. I've only ever seen them as ball locks. Well I did see a funky 3 gallon pin lock strap handle once, but I think its a rarity. A visual way to determine the kegs original setup is that pin locks have their posts at 10 and 2 o'clock while ball locks have their posts opposite at 12 and 6 o'clock. I suppose the pin lock arrangement would properly orient the the in and out posts but I can't say there is a convention for it. I recall my pin locks also having a depression on the bottom for the beverage tube. Besides the posts being different, some companies will stamp the in and out but I have some newer ones where it is a label. Always variations plus tinkering can make identification challenging.

@redrocker652002 There's a little bit of headspace above five gallons typically. Others have referenced it. But you could just brew a half gallon less. Also, fermcap can keep the krausen down.

 

[redrocker652002]

Strap handle kegs are slightly smaller diameter wise I am finding, no rubber bottom or top. I've only ever seen them as ball locks. Well I did see a funky 3 gallon pin lock strap handle once, but I think its a rarity. A visual way to determine the kegs original setup is that pin locks have their posts at 10 and 2 o'clock while ball locks have their posts opposite at 12 and 6 o'clock. I suppose the pin lock arrangement would properly orient the the in and out posts but I can't say there is a convention for it. I recall my pin locks also having a depression on the bottom for the beverage tube. Besides the posts being different, some companies will stamp the in and out but I have some newer ones where it is a label. Always variations plus tinkering can make identification challenging.

@redrocker652002 There's a little bit of headspace above five gallons typically. Others have referenced it. But you could just brew a half gallon less. Also, fermcap can keep the krausen down.

Thank you for the info. I think most have the keg name on them and what they held. I had a list at one point. The two that are a bit thinner are labeled Spartan The Cornelius Company and Firestone Spartenburg Challenger Pepsi Cola Bottling. I have others too but those are the thinner ones. They both have the posts at 6 and 12. So I am going to check them to see if they hold pressure.

 

[Deadalus]

Thank you for the info. I think most have the keg name on them and what they held. I had a list at one point. The two that are a bit thinner are labeled Spartan The Cornelius Company and Firestone Spartenburg Challenger Pepsi Cola Bottling. I have others too but those are the thinner ones. They both have the posts at 6 and 12. So I am going to check them to see if they hold pressure.

If you didn't already know, Pepsi is ball lock and Coca-Cola is pin lock. I think some keg manufacturers made both types. The writing can be helpful for determining the thread sizes on the posts as well.