Kegerator with sake to cornelius how to

[kfkehua]

Hi guys, I wanted to but this from Costco:

http://www.costco.ca/Danby®-DKC052BSLDB-5.2-cu.ft.-Keg-Cooler.product.100117317.html

I went to one of their warehouse and they happen to have them. One thing I notice, if you look closely at one of the pics you will see it too, it comes with the sanke coupler.

I don't seem to be able to find mini-sanke kegs (I only brew 2 Gallon batches), so if I want to be able to use this for corney kegs, what do I need??

Thanks.

 

[broadbill]

You need to cut off the Sanke coupler (or tee off the line) and add a corney keg disconnect.

 

[hezagenius]

For ball lock, you can go 2 routes.

Option 1: Cut the gas and liquid hoses at the coupler and attach some ball lock connectors to the hoses with clamps.
http://www.thebeertapstore.com/Ball_lock_connector_set_W_1_4_barb_connection_p/blc001.htm
This option is if you only plan to use corny kegs and not the sankey coupler.

Option 2: Cut the gas and liquid hoses at the coupler and attach MFL fittings (barbed on the hose end and threaded on the other end).
http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/couplers/homebrew/home_brew_swivel_nut_mfl.shtml

Then buy threaded ball lock connectors.
http://www.thebeertapstore.com/Ball_lock_connector_set_W_1_4_MFL_connection_p/blc002.htm

You can also get MFL fittings for the sankey coupler. This will allow you to switch between homebrew (corny) kegs and commercial kegs much more easily.

The links are just for illustrative purposes. I have no affiliation with either company.

 

[kfkehua]

OK, thanks, I was hoping not having to cut anything. But that's fine.

Let me ask the other question, are there any 3L or 5L Sanke kegs? The smallest I've seen are ~10L.

 

[broadbill]

Let me ask the other question, are there any 3L or 5L Sanke kegs? The smallest I've seen are ~10L.

probably not...at that size you would proably just stick with bottles :cross:

 

[Rockn_M]

I have this on my kegerator and it works pretty well.

http://www.austinhomebrew.com/Beer/Keg-Parts/Commercial-Keg-Homebrew-Easy-Switch-Kit-5-16-Inch-Air-Line.html

 

[kfkehua]

Actually, you know what, I'm lying. The smallest corney's at my local store is a 2.5 GAL, wich is about ~10L. I think that's perfect for my brews because i brew 2-3 GAL batches.

So let me ask this then. A ~2.5 GAL batch will prob last me 2 weeks. And that's assuming I'm drinking that same beer for the entire time. plus or take some friends come over once a while. Will my keg of beer stay "fresh" for 2-3 weeks?

 

[day_trippr]

All beers "age", with aroma characters the first to go followed by "flavor" characters, but if you keep it at a constant dispensing temperature and the proper CO2 pressure to hit and maintain the desired carbonation level, the character attenuation will be kept to a minimum and the beer should remain enjoyable to the end. While hoppy-nosed brews will lose their edge over time and are best consumed young, I often will have a keg of something not-so-hoppy (eg: stout, porter, ESBs and the like) stick around for a couple of months and still be wonderful...

Cheers!

 

[kfkehua]

While hoppy-nosed brews will lose their edge over time and are best consumed young, I often will have a keg of something not-so-hoppy (eg: stout, porter, ESBs and the like) stick around for a couple of months and still be wonderful...

Cheers!

Those are exactly my brews, stouts, porters, wits, ESB and London Prides ....
I don't do any big IPA. A couple of months is not what I need, If it stays fresh for ~3 weeks I'm more than happy...

Thanks.