Anyone know where I can get some pin lock kegs locally? I started using them and find them more convenient than ball lock. I have 2 but need some more.
I now have 3 kegs and a CO2 cylinder the size of a corni keg, that a friend's boss was going to send to the scrap yard. The kegs are Pin Lock kegs. One was manufactured by Cornelious, one by Firestone and one by Alloy. The outsides are'nt pretty to look at...but the inside of each looks good.
Not sure yet if they're even usable since I read somewhere that part for older kegs are no longer available. Someone removed all of the keg fittings from them. I'm told the guy wanted to use them to make a pressure washer of some type.
At the least, the kegs need a good cleaning (C-brite is my friend), keg fittings, both gas and dip tubes as well as lid seal o'rings. The list look odd (different than my Ball lock kest, so I'n no sure I can even evaluate thier condifion. The big "IF" is if I can even refurb them. I'd like to see if I like them better than ball lock kegs.
As for the CO2 cylinder is stamped DOT-3AA1800 and if I read inspection stamps correctly...it hasnt been inspected since 97. I'm not even sure it's still useable. I'll just have to take it somewhere, Sydney-Lee unless someone has a better suggestion, and have it checked out. The regulator is brass with "Superior" marked on the handle. From outward appearences, it seems to be in good shape. The bottle seems to have some gas in it, though not much.
Major win today. Not only did I convert one of thise stainless cornie's to be a fermentor, I was able to trade the CO2 cylinder for a false bottom and a stainless valve assembly. Looks like I'm gonna make myself a Mash tun. I suppose my grand plans NOT to move to all grain ust got the old heave ho. I had to buy some parts, but not more than a few dollars worth.
Had Doug look at these kegs and got pretty bad news. The price of the parts is as high, or higher, than the cost of complete reconditioned kegs. If anyone has a better ide ot a cheap (free) source of parts... I'd love to hear about it.
I'll either throw them away (send them to Henry Co. Recycling Center) or convert, one or all, into very nice six pack fermentors. (I rather like that idea)
Michael I have one pin lock keg you can have. I guy gave it to me so I will give it to you. Beer may need to come my way though, if ya know what I mean!
I will take it. Flying out to Minnesota tomorrow and driving back.... Will go through Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, etc.... Hope to be able to find some Sprecher Brewing Co beer and New Glarus beers coming through Wisconsin. Will hook you up some way.
Picked up a few 6 packs today.... New Glarus IPA, though they use Kent Goldings in their hopping for it. Got a few others that just sounded good. All ales of course.
Funny coincidence..
I now have 3 kegs and a CO2 cylinder the size of a corni keg, that a friend's boss was going to send to the scrap yard. The kegs are Pin Lock kegs. One was manufactured by Cornelious, one by Firestone and one by Alloy. The outsides are'nt pretty to look at...but the inside of each looks good.
Not sure yet if they're even usable since I read somewhere that part for older kegs are no longer available. Someone removed all of the keg fittings from them. I'm told the guy wanted to use them to make a pressure washer of some type.
At the least, the kegs need a good cleaning (C-brite is my friend), keg fittings, both gas and dip tubes as well as lid seal o'rings. The list look odd (different than my Ball lock kest, so I'n no sure I can even evaluate thier condifion. The big "IF" is if I can even refurb them. I'd like to see if I like them better than ball lock kegs.
As for the CO2 cylinder is stamped DOT-3AA1800 and if I read inspection stamps correctly...it hasnt been inspected since 97. I'm not even sure it's still useable. I'll just have to take it somewhere, Sydney-Lee unless someone has a better suggestion, and have it checked out. The regulator is brass with "Superior" marked on the handle. From outward appearences, it seems to be in good shape. The bottle seems to have some gas in it, though not much.
Major win today. Not only
Major win today. Not only did I convert one of thise stainless cornie's to be a fermentor, I was able to trade the CO2 cylinder for a false bottom and a stainless valve assembly. Looks like I'm gonna make myself a Mash tun. I suppose my grand plans NOT to move to all grain ust got the old heave ho. I had to buy some parts, but not more than a few dollars worth.
Had Doug look at these kegs
Had Doug look at these kegs and got pretty bad news. The price of the parts is as high, or higher, than the cost of complete reconditioned kegs. If anyone has a better ide ot a cheap (free) source of parts... I'd love to hear about it.
I'll either throw them away (send them to Henry Co. Recycling Center) or convert, one or all, into very nice six pack fermentors. (I rather like that idea)
You'd think they would be
You'd think they would be easy to find in the home of Coke... I've never seen one before. I have Ball lock (Pepsi) kegs.
Michael I have one pin lock
Michael I have one pin lock keg you can have. I guy gave it to me so I will give it to you. Beer may need to come my way though, if ya know what I mean!
Hell yeah...
I will take it. Flying out to Minnesota tomorrow and driving back.... Will go through Wisconsin, Illinois, Kentucky, etc.... Hope to be able to find some Sprecher Brewing Co beer and New Glarus beers coming through Wisconsin. Will hook you up some way.
I like Stone! Anything that
I like Stone! Anything that is Non-English. Wear a coat! Minnesota is like the arctic tundra, no wonder they keep moving down here.
Yep
Picked up a few 6 packs today.... New Glarus IPA, though they use Kent Goldings in their hopping for it. Got a few others that just sounded good. All ales of course.
All right! Just let me know
All right! Just let me know when you want this pin lock
JUST GET DOUG TO ORDER YOU
JUST GET DOUG TO ORDER YOU SOME PIN LOCK ENDS THEY ARE ALL INTERCHAGABLE.