New Keggle

[nyer]

I didn't take any pics of it, but, I cut the top off a keg today and made my first keggle. I used an air cut off tool and just let the tool rest against the outer edge of the keg as I cut. It took almost an hour but it was worth it, I have a perfect circle. I highly recommend the cut off tool for doing this.

 

[WBC]

Now all you need is a drain. I suggest a professionally welded 1/2 pipe 304 stainless union. Use back side inert gas shielding.

 

[HBRunner]

I did the same thing last week, and am looking forward to using it tonight...

I just made a couple of weldless fittings for right now, until I get my other keg, that way I can get both welded at the same time...

 

[jds]

I used a weldless bulkhead on my keggle, and I'm happy enough with it that I have no plans to convert to welded.

In fact, I have another keg that will be made into a direct-fired mash tun (thanks to one of Jaybird's false bottoms) once I get the time to fiddle with it. I ended up ordering O-rings and stainless fittings from McMaster (at a hefty discount over commercial weldless bulkheads), and so my MLT will be weldless as well. I better get going on it so I cab brew the 999 barleywine.

 

[nyer]

I think I will go with the weldless fittings too. I have a second keg I still need to cut when I have the time. I'm getting pretty close to trying my first AG.

 

[dstar26t]

I ended up ordering O-rings and stainless fittings from McMaster (at a hefty discount over commercial weldless bulkheads), and so my MLT will be weldless as well.

Mind posting a parts list?

 

[jds]

This list does not include ball valves or washers (if necessary). Part numbers are from McMaster-Carr.

O-rings, PN 939K286 - AS568A Dash No. 315, Silicone. $9.70 / pk. 25
Coupling, PN 4464K214, 1/2 dia. FPT 1-3/8 long, 304/304L SST, $4.81 per.
Nipple, PN 4830K171, 1/2 dia MPT 1-1/8 long, 304/304L SST, $2.38 per

Based on the sizes of the parts, I may not need interior washers, if I can get the hole size close enough. Exterior Washers/Ball valves are sourced from HD/Lowe's.

 

[Isley]

This list does not include ball valves or washers (if necessary). Part numbers are from McMaster-Carr.

O-rings, PN 939K286 - AS568A Dash No. 315, Silicone. $9.70 / pk. 25
Coupling, PN 4464K214, 1/2 dia. FPT 1-3/8 long, 304/304L SST, $4.81 per.
Nipple, PN 4830K171, 1/2 dia MPT 1-1/8 long, 304/304L SST, $2.38 per

Based on the sizes of the parts, I may not need interior washers, if I can get the hole size close enough. Exterior Washers/Ball valves are sourced from HD/Lowe's.

Quick correction to the O-ring pn. 939K286 doesn't appear to be valid. I did find 9396K286 though which appear to have the same description as what was posted.

 

[TBLbrewer]

I told my wife that I was going to convert my keg to a Keggle. She looked at me wierd. I of course made the mistake of asking why she was looking at me that way. She explained that keggles are an excersize that women do to tone the muscle of the pelvic region in preperation for child birth, and to regain the prechild birth resiliency.

Think about that the next time you fire up your keggle.

 

[Bobby_M]

You're wife is talking about Kegels pronounce KEE-gal. Keggles are the combo of Keg and Kettle. You want me to think of your wife's poor vocabulary everytime I brew? Weird j/k.

 

[TBLbrewer]

Kegels pronounce KEE-gal.

Well not to split hairs, even the curly ones... According to the Mayo Clinic:

Kegel exercises: How to strengthen pelvic floor muscles - MayoClinic.com

Kegel (KAY-gul or KEY-gul) exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles, which support the uterus, bladder and bowel.

I guess we are both right.

 

[Duckfoot]

I highly recommend the cut off tool for doing this.

BAH!!!!

PLASMA CUTTER F.T.W.!!!!!!!!! :rockin:

Seriously though, congrats on the new keggle... I just fired mine up for the first time last weekend and it was SUH-WHEET....