So this is confusing to me....

[BudzAndSudz]

I'm looking to get a kegging setup when I find two very nicely priced systems at Midwest.

They both say 5 gallons, but the Corny Keg is 9" by 27" and the regular keg is 8.75" by 22".

How can one of them be so much smaller and they hold the same amount of liquid? Is a corny keg insulated with a double wall? Why am I such a confused n00b?

System 1: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-single-tap-draft-system-with-reconditioned-co2-tank.html

System 2: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-single-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-keg.html

 

[day_trippr]

'Tis simple, the copywriter committed a couple of typos.

Ball locks are 8.5" in diameter, pin locks are 9" in diameter. The heights listed are correct...

Cheers!

 

[kgfitz]

(25" Tall x 9" diameter - 27" tall with the disconnects.)

 

[BudzAndSudz]

(25" Tall x 9" diameter - 27" tall with the disconnects.)

That's still taller AND wider than the other keg, regardless of the disconnects.


Is there really any difference between the two here aside from price and size? I Can't really see much reason to spend the extra $10 on a corny....

 

[SBC]

1 system has a ball lock keg, the other has a pin lock. Different connectors at the keg. People that have modified mini-fridge kegerators like the pin locks for the short height. Most people try to stick with 1 type.

 

[BudzAndSudz]

Awesome, thanks for the help!

You guys think this looks like a pretty good starting setup for someone looking to get into kegging? I don't have a ton of money to throw at this so I'm really into the price but I'm afraid it might be a case of you get what you pay for...

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-dual-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-kegs.html

 

[Yooper]

Awesome, thanks for the help!

You guys think this looks like a pretty good starting setup for someone looking to get into kegging? I don't have a ton of money to throw at this so I'm really into the price but I'm afraid it might be a case of you get what you pay for...

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-dual-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-kegs.html

Do you feel that you need two primary regulators? This is, you can keep two kegs at different pressures. If you don't absolutely need the ability to keep two different kegs and two different pressures, you could get a single regulator and save some $$$

For example: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-single-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-keg.html with a "WYE" fitting and and extra keg might be just what you want.

I have a "one regulator" set up in my kegerator that goes to a distributor that feeds 4 kegs. It's fine for my use, but some people like that second regulator if they want to keep something at a different carb level.

 

[corkybstewart]

Awesome, thanks for the help!

You guys think this looks like a pretty good starting setup for someone looking to get into kegging? I don't have a ton of money to throw at this so I'm really into the price but I'm afraid it might be a case of you get what you pay for...

http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-dual-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-kegs.html

First of all there's really no reason for a dual regulator-I run 6 kegs off of one regulator. A manifold is cheaper, a T from the hardware store is even cheaper but the manifold is expandable and has check valves to keep the beer from one keg flowing into the other.
I prefer my pinlock kegs, there is no way to put the gas connector onto the beer out post, you can connect them without having to see what you're doing. I accidently put the connector on the wrong post on my first ball lock keg and literally had to destroy it to get it back off.

 

[Sea]

+ 1 on what Yooper said. Dual regs are nice if you are trying to carb one keg while drinking another, but are definitely not necessary.I would also recommend a ball lock system if you have a choice. Don't want to ruffle any feathers, cause many people are happy with their pin lock, but ball lock seems to be more prevalent, at least where I live. I've had the good fortune to have been given a few kegs over the years, and had I used pin lock, i would have had to buy new connectors.

 

[BudzAndSudz]

Do you feel that you need two primary regulators? This is, you can keep two kegs at different pressures. If you don't absolutely need the ability to keep two different kegs and two different pressures, you could get a single regulator and save some $$$

For example: http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-single-tap-draft-system-w-pin-lock-keg.html with a "WYE" fitting and and extra keg might be just what you want.

I have a "one regulator" set up in my kegerator that goes to a distributor that feeds 4 kegs. It's fine for my use, but some people like that second regulator if they want to keep something at a different carb level.

Yoops, you're a boss! Thank you for the advice. I'm a total noob when it comes to kegging (actually, basically just brewing) so I had no idea that the dual regulator wasn't necessary. It just made sense to someone with no know-how... two kegs? Must need two of everything!

In that case I'm definitely going to just get the single system and a second keg. I've got two beers sitting in secondary right now just waiting to get racked so this will be great.

 

[Yooper]

Yoops, you're a boss! Thank you for the advice. I'm a total noob when it comes to kegging (actually, basically just brewing) so I had no idea that the dual regulator wasn't necessary. It just made sense to someone with no know-how... two kegs? Must need two of everything!

In that case I'm definitely going to just get the single system and a second keg. I've got two beers sitting in secondary right now just waiting to get racked so this will be great.

If you're going to have room in your kegerator for two kegs, order the WYE connector with check valves. If you call Midwest or email them, they'll know what you mean when you ask for that.

In my small kegerator, I only have room for one keg anyway so I just have the single with the simple single set up. In my bigger kegerator, I have a WYE. One side goes to the 4-way distributor, one side goes to another keg as I have room for 5 kegs. The whole system is adaptable.

If you're getting the "pin lock" kegs, make sure you always have the pin lock connectors. Many of us have ball-lock kegs, and they are NOT interchangeable!

 

[corkybstewart]

All of one kind of keg is better(maybe) but since I've been given about 25 kegs over the years I ended up with some of each. I just use flare fittings on all my hoses so I can easily change connectors. Also I can make one jumper hose and change connectors as needed, and when friends bring kegs for parties I can easily accommodate either type. It's really not a big deal at all.

 

[BudzAndSudz]

If you're going to have room in your kegerator for two kegs, order the WYE connector with check valves. If you call Midwest or email them, they'll know what you mean when you ask for that.

In my small kegerator, I only have room for one keg anyway so I just have the single with the simple single set up. In my bigger kegerator, I have a WYE. One side goes to the 4-way distributor, one side goes to another keg as I have room for 5 kegs. The whole system is adaptable.

If you're getting the "pin lock" kegs, make sure you always have the pin lock connectors. Many of us have ball-lock kegs, and they are NOT interchangeable!

I haven't fully decided on which one to get to be honest with you. It seems that pin locks are the easier ones to not screw up because the fittings aren't interchangeable, but the ball lock kegs are way more common which is appealing because I'll be needing to find new parts eventually I'm sure. I have a mini fridge I'm looking to convert into a keggerator that is 16x16 inside and 28" tall. It's cutting it close, but I think maybe the ball lock corny might be the better option because i'd be able to squeeze two of them in there.