Used kegs

[1911A1]

I was looking on ebay for some kegs. One listing I came across seemed to make it a point to say the kegs were absolutely never used for root beer.

Is there something about root beer that will wreck the keg for other things such as beer?

 

[Nugu]

It's an issue with plastic, the root beer taste just sticks around. Should be no problem on a stainless steel keg though. (as far as I'm aware)

 

[FlyingHorse]

I think the root beer flavor can be hard to get out of the o-rings...but you're going to replace all of those anyway, so I'm not sure why else it would make a difference.

At least one of my cornies smelled like root beer when I got it, and I've never had a problem.

 

[homebrewer_99]

Nah, it's just that soda's, Root Beer odors/flavors, etc., permiate the rubber gaskets.

Chances are you'll have to switch them out for new ones any way...I know I did.

How much are they asking?

 

[1911A1]

I see, thanks.

I believe they were asking just under $50 for 2 kegs and $15 shipping. Not sure if that was for the 2 or each though.

 

[Arkador]

Not a bad deal. I usually find mine locally on craigslist. Someone will ocasionally have a storage unit with 100 of them for $25 each. I usually replace all orings on a new keg, after a 24hour soak with oxiclean