pinlock kegs at the scrap yard

[nyer]

I just got back from dumping off a load at the local scrap yard (got $92 for junk that was in my garage!). I asked if they had any kegs in the stainless pile and they sent me over to look in a certain area. I found 13 pinlocks but they had no lids. The guy said that they were only like 60 cents a pound. I have plenty of balllocks already so I didn't buy them. I saw a few other stainless items that got me thinking of how to use them in my system. I'm going to keep an eye on the place and I asked one of the guys to toss any kegs that come in into a separate pile for me. I had no idea how much cool stuff they get there.

 

[Johnnyhitch1]

taking a wild guess from your name that your from ny? this wouldnt happen to be the scrap yard in freeport is it?

 

[nyer]

taking a wild guess from your name that your from ny? this wouldnt happen to be the scrap yard in freeport is it?

Nope, Seneca Falls. I'd buy them if I thought I could re-sell and make a little profit but they don't have the lids.

 

[Homercidal]

I see keg lids on google for $10-20. Lots of them.

Consider you buy each keg for like $5. Add $5 for O-rings and $15 for a new lid.

$25...

 

[Homercidal]

Oh, and if they don't seal up, they can easily be used for a nice fermenter.

 

[nyer]

I see keg lids on google for $10-20. Lots of them.

Consider you buy each keg for like $5. Add $5 for O-rings and $15 for a new lid.

$25...

I doubt it's worth it for me to flip them for a profit. I have a bunch of ball locks so I don't need them. I will stop back looking for other goodies.