Some goods points raised above, that have got me tempted, but what are they like at low carbonated beers? I read somewhere that they need a certain amount of pressure to hold the seal. Also I'd be using without a fridge, at least initially.
How good are Cornelius kegs?
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Make sure you have good "O" seals, especially on the lid. Pressure up 10 or 20 psi just to get the lid to seat properly and then you should be able to drop the pressure straight back down to around 2 psi and it should hold a seal. You might consider using food safe lubricant (I got some from Brewuk) just put a very small amount on your fingers and rub it around the lid "O" ring, it just needs the merest smear just so you can see a slight sheen on the rubber.
I was planning on putting a kegerator in our bar-shed but was a bit skeptical about having to go outside each time I wanted a drink. Well BarnBrian, you've just convinced me that it's more of an advantage than a problem. :small
Graz
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I'm pinning my hopes on the Homebrew Company having their St. Patricks day sale this year as their Corny keg prices are already good so with the additional discount a bargain: http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/beer-wine-equipment-cornelius-keg-systems-c-2_25.html
Already have a big fridge and have found a local place for CO2.
I'll then be moving all my kegging over to the cornies as I've had enough of my King Kegs though they might get used for other stuff.
Already have a big fridge and have found a local place for CO2.
I'll then be moving all my kegging over to the cornies as I've had enough of my King Kegs though they might get used for other stuff.
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I paid £60 deposit and then refills are £15. I'm still on my first cylinder at brew number 35 so I wouldn't worry too much about the cost.
Godsdog
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Cost is very minimal when you get your head to dismiss the refundable deposit. My exchange and free delivery yo the door for the 6.5 kg pub size bottle is just a measily £12
Graz
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The gas supplier local to me wanted £30 deposit on the cylinder and then £30 to refill (6.5kg cylinder). Thought this was okay but based on what some of you lot are paying I'm now thinking it's a bit pricey?
May be worth it for the convenience though as I doubt I'll be using that much gas even with cornies.
May be worth it for the convenience though as I doubt I'll be using that much gas even with cornies.
Wilfy
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I paid £40 deposit and £11 odd for a refill. Used to be £10 the robbing buggers.
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JonBrew
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quick question for those in the know.
do these kegs, once full of carbonated beer, need to be kept at a stable temperature. reason being, I wold be storing in a shed so the temp would swing up and down a bit overnight etc. would this effect the co2 in solution?
do these kegs, once full of carbonated beer, need to be kept at a stable temperature. reason being, I wold be storing in a shed so the temp would swing up and down a bit overnight etc. would this effect the co2 in solution?
Norfolk79
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As long as the average temp remains fairly consistent you’ll be fine. It takes a lot of heat / cold for 19 litres of beer to change temperature significantly
I got a mini keg (5l) just before Christmas and having over carbed some bottles and the distinct difference flavours I’m going full keg at the end of the month....but
I’m making an Altbier and thinking maybe I should get the keg now and rack directly to that for the lagering. Currently I’m using a soda stream canister and will need to get a decent sized gas canister but the soda stream would work for now right?
I’m making an Altbier and thinking maybe I should get the keg now and rack directly to that for the lagering. Currently I’m using a soda stream canister and will need to get a decent sized gas canister but the soda stream would work for now right?
peebee
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Just to put a downer on all this Corny love ...
Cornies were great! I've got a dozen of them. But not so long ago you could buy half a dozen for less than the asking price of one (second-hand) keg these days. For the price you now have to pay some of the alternative stainless steel kegs are a better bet (and no phaffing about to get them to hold low pressures). Even the old plastic pressure barrels (or the new plastic kegs) have there attractions. Shop about.
Cornies were great! I've got a dozen of them. But not so long ago you could buy half a dozen for less than the asking price of one (second-hand) keg these days. For the price you now have to pay some of the alternative stainless steel kegs are a better bet (and no phaffing about to get them to hold low pressures). Even the old plastic pressure barrels (or the new plastic kegs) have there attractions. Shop about.
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Like you i have already dismissed the £50 deposit. Also paying £12 delivered. Absolutely loving my kegs.
Dmet
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So the Home Brew Company have grade A and used cornelius with a price difference of £15. Are the used ones OK as you can get 3 for the price of 2 refurbished?
I've bought 12 of their used ones over the last 18 months, all fine. I didn't even bother changing the "O" rings although I'm just about to start doing it.
Can't speak to the condition of them but one thing to check out is the dimensions and whether they will fit in your planned kegerator/keezer. The refurbished ones are slightly wider and shorter than the ones you buy new and wouldn't fit in my fridge. Luckily I found this out before I splashed out on them but I'm slightly miffed that I can't buy cheap second hand ones.
Shane at HBC said the refurbished ones are 23cm wide and 56cm tall.
