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Converted keg

Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:04 pm

Whats the benefit of using a converted keg?
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Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:24 pm

They are big, robust and some what available.
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Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:45 pm

And you can tell people you brew in a ...KEGGLE!

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Wed Feb 20, 2008 9:04 pm

Not to be confused with Kegel. But got to respect those too!
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 6:36 am

It's cheap. I got my kegs for $15 a piece at a scrap yard and another maybe $15 in ball valve and parts. So for about 30 bucks I have a 15 gallon keggle. You can't touch a commercial SS kettle for anywhere near that.

Also they a damn near indestructible. If you are going to do it check this thread for safety advice....

http://thebrewingnetwork.com/forum/vie ... php?t=6445

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Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:42 am

Cheap is the main reason I use them. I got my last keg for $5 on craigslist.

A 15 gal stainless pot can easily cost over $100.
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Thu Feb 21, 2008 12:58 pm

Man lufah and Slurry, i feel bad for you guys paying for your keggles. I didnt pay a dime for any of my three kegs :D , gotta love freebies!
except now all the metals are skyrocketing, and a 1/2" brass ball valve is now upwards of $10-12 dollars around here :evil: oh well, free kegs make up the difference.
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