King keg co2 conversion.

[Jiffy176]

Hi all.
I'd like to convert my king kegs so I can use them like a corny keg.
I'm not fussed or have the need for forced carbonation but being able to connect 2 up with external taps suits.
I know I can get a John Guest ball valve to do the delivery side of things but am wondering is there a JG device that screws on the s30 valve?
Or anything else?
Thanks.

 

[Buffers brewery]

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/s30-hambleton-bard-connector-alternative.89178/
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/buffers-brewery-pressure-barrel-“bung”.86949/

 

[Jiffy176]

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/s30-hambleton-bard-connector-alternative.89178/
https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/buffers-brewery-pressure-barrel-“bung”.86949/

Eerr wow.
I do love an engineering solution but that is way above my pay grade. Nice job.
Are you selling them?

 

[Buffers brewery]

Eerr wow.
I do love an engineering solution but that is way above my pay grade. Nice job.
Are you selling them?

The first one is a collection of stainless steel fittings which I can give you a list of. The second (the replacement lid)…..


https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/buffers-brewery-king-keg-lid.90829/#post-970138

 

[Jiffy176]

What's the kit list please for fittings, just trying to work out what else I need, I'd need the elbow connectors to go in the fridge and what did you block up the old tap home with?
Have you got two left? I ask you to drill them if that would be OK?
Cheers

 

[feemackenzie]

Hi all.
I'd like to convert my king kegs so I can use them like a corny keg.
I'm not fussed or have the need for forced carbonation but being able to connect 2 up with external taps suits.
I know I can get a John Guest ball valve to do the delivery side of things but am wondering is there a JG device that screws on the s30 valve?
Or anything else?
Thanks.

Interested in the same, how to attach an s30 bottle to king Keg permanently to allow more accurate/consistent co2 delivery

 

[Buffers brewery]

Interested in the same, how to attach an s30 bottle to king Keg permanently to allow more accurate/consistent co2 delivery

I’m not aware of a fitting (there might be one) that will connect a CO2 gas regulator to a S30 brewgas cylinder, if that’s what you’re looking for @feemackenzie ? I use corny gas post to connect a regulated CO2 gas cylinder to my KKs.

 

[feemackenzie]

As I'm a novice, can explain or share a link with how you used the corny gas post on a KK?
(And thx)

 

[Buffers brewery]

As I'm a novice, can explain or share a link with how you used the corny gas post on a KK?
(And thx)

https://www.thehomebrewforum.co.uk/threads/my-barrelator-build.90418/

 

[Buffers brewery]

What's the kit list please for fittings, just trying to work out what else I need, I'd need the elbow connectors to go in the fridge and what did you block up the old tap home with?
Have you got two left? I ask you to drill them if that would be OK?
Cheers

I’ve attached a .pdf that shows the fittings I used in the past. I don’t use dowty washers anymore, just the o ring that comes with the gas post. And I don’t use the short length of dip tube for the beer out, rather use a pipe connector now, details later if your interested. WARNING: this conversion is not cheap and for a few quid more you could buy a used corny. An alternative approach (that I haven’t tried but sure it would work) is to fit a gas in post and pressure relief valve in your existing KK cap using a bulkhead fitting and T piece then fit the beer out post to the KK tap hole using a 3/4” BSP nipple, nut and 3/4” BSP/1/4” BSP reducer.

 

[Jiffy176]

Fair point, I think I've found an alternate solution that fits the s30 valve and then will do as you say re the bulhead fitting.
Any suggestions for a co2 regulator?

 

[Buffers brewery]

Any suggestions for a co2 regulator?

There are a couple of threads on this subject that you might find helpful. I just used google.

 

[Jiffy176]

Thanks will have a look

 

[feemackenzie]

I’ve attached a .pdf that shows the fittings I used in the past. I don’t use dowty washers anymore, just the o ring that comes with the gas post. And I don’t use the short length of dip tube for the beer out, rather use a pipe connector now, details later if your interested. WARNING: this conversion is not cheap and for a few quid more you could buy a used corny. An alternative approach (that I haven’t tried but sure it would work) is to fit a gas in post and pressure relief valve in your existing KK cap using a bulkhead fitting and T piece then fit the beer out post to the KK tap hole using a 3/4” BSP nipple, nut and 3/4” BSP/1/4” BSP reducer.

For a few quid more..... Perfect phrase!.I think this will be the way forward.....

 

[Buffers brewery]

For a few quid more..... Perfect phrase!.I think this will be the way forward.....

Ha ha! My cap conversion took a couple of years to develop in small steps to address specific issues I was having at the time. Then it became a bit of a hobby project of a few “what ifs?” and “what if I?” so it wasn’t until I had “finished” and looked at what I had created that I realised the cost . Still it suits me. I have 4 KKs each with my cap and I get 2 in my Barrelater and that suits me.

Happy brewing

 

[private4587]

What's the kit list please for fittings, just trying to work out what else I need, I'd need the elbow connectors to go in the fridge and what did you block up the old tap home with?
Have you got two left? I ask you to drill them if that would be OK?
Cheers

I have 2 of these from Keith and I can honestly say the best brewing equipment I have bought. I use the connected to my beer engine gives a great real ale feeling