The myth of the <$50 corny keg

[outside92129]

Last i checked hydrobrew had them for $50. That was a couple of months ago, are they back down to $40 now? Hydrobrew's are refurbed with new seals and verified good.

 

[GySgtLynn]

I bought a couple last month for 40 a keg.

 

[phenry]

This is why I'm going to Sankes. I've put all of $90 into 3 1/2 bbls, 1 1/4 bbl, and 1 1/6 bbl. Two of the kegs were found in a dumpster by my friend and the rest are secondhand from scrapyards.

 

[LVBen]

MoreBeer.com. I bought bulk kegs (in sets of 4). With shipping, it was about $120 ($30 each).

 

[jeremydgreat]

Keg connection. Flat rate $7.95 shipping anywhere in US. Ball lock kegs (reconditioned pinlocks) for $39.95 as well as others.

(I put the link in wrong but it works, just scroll down the page a ways once it opens and you have the option to open original link. It will open Keg Connection home page and you chan check out the "Kegs" drill down menu.

http://stores.kegconnection.com

Edit: The only thing that makes these a little less desirable is the pressure relief valve can not be actuated manually. Still though, not much trouble to push the poppet in on the "in" post to relieve pressure.

Do "converted" ball-lock kegs (pin-lock kegs with ball-lock tops) have the same diameter as standard ball-lock kegs?

 

[sudsmcgee]

No, they have pin lock dimensions.

 

[jeremydgreat]

Last i checked hydrobrew had them for $50. That was a couple of months ago, are they back down to $40 now? Hydrobrew's are refurbed with new seals and verified good.

Yeah, Hydrobrew got back to me and said they had ball-lock cornys for $60 a keg. :-/

 

[jeremydgreat]

No, they have pin lock dimensions.

Let me rephrase:

I read that pin-lock kegs are 9" in diameter, while ball-lock kegs are 8.5" in diameter. Visually, the pin-lock kegs look much fatter though. So, is that information accurate?

 

[sudsmcgee]

I don't have the exact measurements, but pin lock kegs (converted or not) are definitely shorter and fatter in diameter.

 

[Dan]

No, they have pin lock dimensions.

From MoreBeer website:

Pin lock kegs are approximately 9" Diam. x 22.25" Height. 25.25" Height with fittings.

Ball lock kegs are approximately 9" Diam. x 25" Height. 26 1/4" Height with Flare fittings.

 

[day_trippr]

Likely a copying error above, as ball lock kegs are actually 8.5" in diameter. The rest of the dimensions look correct.

Don't know where the "flare fittings" bit came from though. There are no such connections made to either style keg...

Cheers!

 

[Mumbly]

http://www.cornykeg.com/index.asp?category=25114

The 4 pack comes out to around $28 a keg not sure about shipping though

If you dont mind dirty Pin lock

http://www.cornykeg.com/catalog.asp?prodid=674089&showprevnext=1

4pk $87 plus S/H when i ordered through them (bought converted) shipping was reasonable and fast.

 

[LuiInIdaho]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Five-Gallon-Pin-Lock-Keg-Soda-Beer-Cornelious-Coke_p_842.html

+ 1 on Homebrewing.org

I was able to pick up 4 kegs for $80.00 once and another 4 kegs for $100 at another time. These were all ball lock. Right now they have better prices on pin locks which seem to be have a better supply.

 

[dfess1]

My LHBS sells them for $39.50 cleaned and they give you new o-rings in a pack. It's in PA.

i thought they upped their price recently. If not, i'll be up there to pick some up tonight...

 

[TommyB]

+ 1 on Homebrewing.org

I was able to pick up 4 kegs for $80.00 once and another 4 kegs for $100 at another time. These were all ball lock. Right now they have better prices on pin locks which seem to be have a better supply.

I've got them for $15 each when they run a sale. They are a little beat up, but they always hold a seal. I've even got used 3 gallon pin locks for $40.

 

[trent]

To OP, I am not sure where you are looking, there are 3 cornys (if not sold yet) for $30 each on craigs...

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I'm still finding them on CL locally for $25 a pop, if you buy four, from time to time.

They are NASTY, and need rings and sometimes poppets, but they are sometimes available.

:rockin:

 

[EarthBound]

I mentioned all the placed I've been looking. Seemed like a pretty wide sweep to me, as I have two of the largest cities in CA under an hour away.



What type of place would that be?

You had mentioned a bunch LHBS's, and I'm not surprised that they are lacking. Should I be surprised? You're doing the right thing by asking on here. As you can see, people (like outside92129) have already found plenty of them for you, and I'm sure it was pretty easy for them.

The type of place I went to can be easily found on CL if you look correctly and patiently. I simply went to CL, typed in "corny keg," and voila - a plethora of corny kegs.

I suggest not being picky between pin- and ball-lock kegs because, IMO, there is very little difference. Just make sure they have pressure relief valves installed.

I hope this helps.

 

[EarthBound]

I've got them for $15 each when they run a sale. They are a little beat up, but they always hold a seal. I've even got used 3 gallon pin locks for $40.

$15?! Wow! You could make a sh1tload of money if you bought as many as you could, then turned around and sold them for $40.

 

[Dan]

Likely a copying error above, as ball lock kegs are actually 8.5" in diameter. The rest of the dimensions look correct.

Don't know where the "flare fittings" bit came from though. There are no such connections made to either style keg...

Cheers!

Yea, I noticed that blatant error this morning too as I reread the post. The pinlocks are 8.5" and definitely look fatter. Not sure what they are talking about the flared fittings either. The fittings on my pinlock and ballock kegs are about the same height. I guess I posted to fast without thinking about what I copied.. maybe copied it wrong. Have to check.

 

[smalliewader]

One of the local shops around here has them all the time for $39.95. Ball locks in really good condition. I was just there yesterday and he had 12 on the shelf.

 

[morticus]

I get mine off of craigslist. I've never paid more than $25 for one. You could also try soda distributors in your area and see if they have any old ones they aren't using.

 

[rcrabb22]

I did a search for "corny keg" in all of Chicago Craigs List and not a single hit

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

I did a search for "corny keg" in all of Chicago Craigs List and not a single hit

Try "soda keg" or just "keg".

 

[user 64661]

OP, you reminded me to pick up more before the price goes up even more. Thanks!
I bought a four pack from cornykeg.com in December last year shipped for 131.15. Today the same 4 pack was 149.68 shipped. An increase of 18 bucks. The kegs I received before from them were in really good shape btw.
I had bought a four pack previously off a guy on ebay really cheap, I think they were 19 each. They were nasty and two won't hold pressure. So for 37.42 delivered, converted pin to ball lock with new rings I think it's a good deal. YMMV of course.

 

[outside92129]

For the folks in the San Diego area, gotkegs is looking to do another bulk sale around late nov or early dec for $35/ea, no shipping charges/taxes. I bought 8 of them last time, good quality stuff.

 

[sudsmcgee]

Try "soda keg" or just "keg".

Zero results. Corny kegs are pretty hard to come by on craigslist in the Chicago area. It happens, but not often.

 

[Cpt_Kirks]

Zero results. Corny kegs are pretty hard to come by on craigslist in the Chicago area. It happens, but not often.

Try posting a WTB ad for soda kegs. Somebody could be sitting on a pile of them, and not know of any demand.

 

[bmunos]

Highgravitybrew.com from tulsa ok..... Awesome shop

 

[Dan]

For the folks in the San Diego area, gotkegs is looking to do another bulk sale around late nov or early dec for $35/ea, no shipping charges/taxes. I bought 8 of them last time, good quality stuff.

Is Gotkegs an ebay/craigslist seller?