EJay
Well-Known Member
For reference for others, I did some measurements of the three different kinds of "2.5 gallon" kegs I have here. I thought somebody somewhere might find this useful. Note that some true specifications are somewhat different than advertised.
I measured volume by taking empty and full weights (water just below dip tube) and doing the math.
AIH item 310-4300
Labeled as "Old Ale KMS2.5G-RBT- Capacity 9.5 Liters (2.5 US Gallons)"
Diameter:8.5 inches (advertised as 8.25)
Height: 14.56 inches (at least 15.25 needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 7lbs, 3.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.48 US Gallons.
Morebeer Torpedo (regular)
Advertised as a 2.5G keg.
Labeled as 10L / 2.6 Gallons
Diameter: 9.25 inches (advertised as 9.125)
Height: 14.62 inches (no additional height needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 6lbs, 1.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.71 US Gallons.
Morebeer Torpedo (Slimline)
Advertised as a 2.5G keg.
Labeled as 10L / 2.6 Gallons
Diameter: 8.5 inches (Advertised as 8.31 inches)
Height: 15.44 inches (Advertised as 14 15/16. No additional height needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 5lbs, 12.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.45 US Gallons.
A few notes about the Torpedo kegs:
I hope someone finds this useful.
I measured volume by taking empty and full weights (water just below dip tube) and doing the math.
AIH item 310-4300
Labeled as "Old Ale KMS2.5G-RBT- Capacity 9.5 Liters (2.5 US Gallons)"
Diameter:8.5 inches (advertised as 8.25)
Height: 14.56 inches (at least 15.25 needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 7lbs, 3.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.48 US Gallons.
Morebeer Torpedo (regular)
Advertised as a 2.5G keg.
Labeled as 10L / 2.6 Gallons
Diameter: 9.25 inches (advertised as 9.125)
Height: 14.62 inches (no additional height needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 6lbs, 1.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.71 US Gallons.
Morebeer Torpedo (Slimline)
Advertised as a 2.5G keg.
Labeled as 10L / 2.6 Gallons
Diameter: 8.5 inches (Advertised as 8.31 inches)
Height: 15.44 inches (Advertised as 14 15/16. No additional height needed to clear fittings)
Empty Weight: 5lbs, 12.5 ounces.
True usable volume: 2.45 US Gallons.
A few notes about the Torpedo kegs:
- The Regular and Slimline Torpedo kegs do not stack to each other.
- The Regular is really 2.7 gallons which means it has a nearly 10% extra capacity (2 pints!) vs the slimline in this size.
- The Slimline Torpedo is a half inch taller than advertised.
I hope someone finds this useful.