Where have all the great deals on Cornys gone?

[homebeerbrewer]

Is there any huge advantage of the reconditioned keg vs the cleaned, other than replaced O-Rings?

Maybe the poppets are new? And/or the pressure relief valve is new? I kinda doubt that, because those are sort of expensive, but if they don't seal because if one of those components, I'd imagine they'd replace it.

 

[kpr121]

Thats what I was figuring, I doubt those parts are new, the listing for the cleaned kegs doesnt specify that they are pressure tested, but they offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee. The ball locks say that the disconnects are new (replaced out of pin locks). Considering the price difference is close to 7 bucks, I would think it would be best to get the cleaned ones and just order a set of new O-Rings. Anyone else think differently?

 

[user 40839]

I can't speak for every place that sells kegs, but as far as I know, a reconditioned keg will have been cleaned out, o-rings replaced, and repressurized with CO2. So if if there's a jankey poppet or relief valve, they spot it and (assumedly) deal with it. If it's a cleaned keg, I'm guessing they just rinse out the syrup with some hot PBW or the like, then put the lid back on.

If they're saying 100% satisfaction guarantee, then I'm guessing they're pressure tested. Otherwise, the listing would say something along the lines of "sold as-is" like unreconditioned kegs usually are.

 

[homebeerbrewer]

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If they're saying 100% satisfaction guarantee, then I'm guessing they're pressure tested. Otherwise, the listing would say something along the lines of "sold as-is" like unreconditioned kegs usually are.

I agree, even with old o-rings, if you put enough pressure in them, they'll seal. If it was me, I'd go with the cheaper ones and replace the o-rings myself. You could buy the dip tube and QD post o-rings for cheap money. I bought a pack of 10 of each for about $2.50 at Lowes. The lid o-ring is a little more, and you can't buy them at Lowes, but still cheaper than buying a "reconditioned" keg.

 

[kpr121]

thanks guys. I'm debating whether to go with 2 or 4. Similarly priced even with shipping,i think I'm good with two, but don't want to be left out when 'all the cornies in the world are gone' like everyone keeps saying...

 

[homebeerbrewer]

Well, when the world ends, I'll have my 16 ball lock, two pin lock, and my four 3 gallon kegs. Hopefully, they'll all be full when that happens...

I gotta brew some more...

 

[SankePankey]

How many kegs do you think is too many? As of this week, I now have 20 ball locks and a 3 gal (but it's a yeast brink/harvester).

Thinking that might be overkill. I do 15 gal batches and brew every other weekend (eventually). Have a 5 tap kegerator w/ 1 as a seltzer tap.

Any comments? There was a thread about this a while back but I can't find it.

EDIT: Maybe I should change me name to HornyCorny.

 

[homebeerbrewer]

How many kegs do you think is too many?...

There is no such thing at too many. Eventually, you'll want more, and if there aren't anymore available, then you'll be SOL.

... I do 15 gal batches and brew every other weekend (eventually). ...

I'd like to be able to do 10 gal batches every other week, but fermentation temp control is my only issue. Eventually, I'll be able to do that.

Any comments? ...

EDIT: Maybe I should change me name to HornyCorny.

My only comment to that is that you'll need to change your avatar too. Maybe have a couple cornies humping each other?

 

[SankePankey]

My only comment to that is that you'll need to change your avatar too. Maybe have a couple cornies humping each other?

I don't ferment in them like I do in a Sanke, so it's not thematically correct. My name is supposed to denote yeast sex in a Sanke. My Avatar is referring to my Brewhouse (Brewmation) and me being Brew Mater- also a joke.

Yes I have a Corny sense of humor, if this sentence is any gauge.

Party on Wayne.

 

[GermanBlood]

wow. 20 corny's? i think i just got permission to up my qty 6 to at a minimum of 10. gotta keep up with the jones'es!

 

[SankePankey]

If I sell some at some point, I'll probably make my money back at least.

I'm certainly not rich either, just motivated (to be poor maybe, but motivated nonetheless).

 

[user 40839]

I've got 10 for beer, with another holding 5 gallons of starsan. With a 5 tap kegerator, I thought that'd be enough, but I'm brewing faster than I can drink (not too many local friends, and SWMBO leans towards margaritas as opposed to beer!) and now have my pipeline clogged. I think in the next few weeks I'll have to score another four pack, and that'll be it - storing the damn things is hard!

 

[homebeerbrewer]

I don't ferment in them like I do in a Sanke, so it's not thematically correct. My name is supposed to denote yeast sex in a Sanke. My Avatar is referring to my Brewhouse (Brewmation) and me being Brew Mater- also a joke.

Yes I have a Corny sense of humor, if this sentence is any gauge.

Party on Wayne.

Now I got ya, I thought it was you that had a thing for Sankes though...

 

[homebeerbrewer]

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I'm certainly not rich either, just motivated (to be poor maybe, but motivated nonetheless).

Sounds like we have the same motivation, to be poor. I work a part time job just to pay for my addiction. Free time consists of tinkering on my rig, brewing on my rig (when not too hot), and buying stuff. The buying stuff goes with the tinkering and brewing too.

 

[camiller]

... I work a part time job just to pay for my addiction. ...

Me too, part time at my LHBS. Employee discount! :rockin:

 

[homebeerbrewer]

Me too, part time at my LHBS. Employee discount! :rockin:

OK, you just suck...

There's a rumor that a LHBS will be opening up the next town over from me. I'd like to get a PT job there - I'll have to look into the rumor a little deeper.

 

[HitLines]

Bumping an older post because keg connection has "B" grade ball locks for $20.

Cornelius Keg (or Firestone), 5 Gallon, Ball Lock "B-GRADE" (See Description)