Pinlock Cornelius Kegs, $10 each?

[ILurvTheWhiskey]

I know a guy who has 6 Pinlock Cornelius Kegs that he is selling for $10 each, or all six for $45. He's says they all work perfectly (I work with the guy, so I trust him). I've never done kegging before, but is this a good deal?

I'm also still learning about the different equipment and I've heard of both Ball Lock and Pinlock. Is there a huge difference? And will pinlocks work with most home brewing applications?

Lastly, per Keg, how much more would I need to invest to get this up and running, if I only have the keg? Also, I've heard about people refilling thier C02, how much does a refill on avg cost, and how long do they last (one 5 gallon batch?).

Thanks.

 

[wilserbrewer]

fridge or freezer....$0 - ?
Temp controller (req'd for freezer)....$60
Tank and regulator....$120
fittings, picnic taps, hoses...$80

tapping your 1st pint...priceless!

A 5 lb co2 refill is 10 - 20 bucks and will tap 5-10, 5 gal. kegs.

ps. pin locks are fine, mostly personal preference

 

[gplutt]

The pin lock connectors are available online for about the same price as the ball locks. 10 dollars a keg is a good deal, especially if they are in good shape.

 

[McKBrew]

Hell yes that is a good deal for working cornies.

 

[TXCrash]

I'd buy all 6 - pinlocks are a PITA to find, but at that price ya can't go wrong. Most don't need more than 6, and you'll have a startup cost of about 1/2 what most spend for 4. See if he has a CO2 tank and regulator that he wants to sell cheap....

 

[dataz722]

If you dont want all of them I will take some off your hands.

 

[ILurvTheWhiskey]

Haha. Thanks much.

One last thing. Can beer be stored in these? If yes, for how long? For instance, after a batch has finished fermenting, can I rack it to one of these and then tap it a few months (2,3,4,6,10) later? I'm thinking of big beers that would normally need to be put down in the cellar in bottles for months at a time.

 

[McKBrew]

Haha. Thanks much.

One last thing. Can beer be stored in these? If yes, for how long? For instance, after a batch has finished fermenting, can I rack it to one of these and then tap it a few months (2,3,4,6,10) later? I'm thinking of big beers that would normally need to be put down in the cellar in bottles for months at a time.

You can absolutely use cornies for long term storage.

 

[TXCrash]

For long term storage just make sure to hit the keg with a few pounds of CO2 to make sure you have a good seal.

 

[Beerrific]

6 for $45? That is a steal!

 

[Bobby_M]

You've found a deal that makes using the lesser available style worth it. All things equal, I recommend ball lock kegs but no one is selling ball lock kegs anywhere near that price.

 

[Jewrican]

that is a great deal. Buy them all and do so NOW!

 

[kypher]

Pinlocks can be very dangerous. I think it'd be best if I were to take them off your hands.

Anyone?

Is this mic on?

 

[McKBrew]

Umm, this thread is a year old.

 

[NAUGHTYDOGBREWING]

Its alive! Run for your lives.

I love Zombie moves... Shaun of the dead the most.

 

[kypher]

If you had 6 cornies would you hold on to them for a year?


...I would...

 

[Whut]

Just strollin' by, playing pocket . . . . .

 

[mordantly]

i have 15 kegs... ballock is what i rock. don't forget the potential of $5 for all orings (silicone is my choice) and ~$6 for both poppets per keggie. (a face full-o beer is not fun!)