Why have Cornie Kegs gone to expensive?

[BarnsleyBrewer]

I'd take a some but would be very wary about sending money over to those scamming feckers over in China..

BB

 

[Kinleycat]

My three cornies have turned up.
Two look fine but one stunk a bit and has what looks like rust on the bottom.
They all held pressure.
I washed the rogue one out with cold water and that didn't change anything (I.e it wasn't loose and didn't swill out) so they're all soaking overnight filled with washing up liquid.
I'll post pics in the morning. :hmm:

 

[BrewDan]

I'd be up for some more cornies if the price is reasonable, I take it the order from a year or so ago is not going to happen, shall keep an eye on this

 

[froggi]

I'm the same.... Cheap cornies?? I'll have some

 

[keevan]

Two look fine but one stunk a bit and has what looks like rust on the bottom.
They all held pressure.
I washed the rogue one out with cold water and that didn't change anything (I.e it wasn't loose and didn't swill out) so they're all soaking overnight filled with washing up liquid.

Rust in the keg? I had one like that and just soaked it with oxi cleaner and hot water. half hour later it was gleaming.

 

[Kinleycat]

From where do I purchase said oxi cleaner?

Cornie equipment list:
Cornies x 3
Co2
Gas regulator thingy
Flow control taps 2
Pipes, fittings and disconnects.
I'm good to go, now to clear the shed out and get some more brew on!!
And get the cornies good and clean of course!!!

 

[Fil]

wilko's about £2.30 a tub labeled astonish laundry oxy, go for plain not scented and any brand will do afaik. tho this seems to be the bvm i have locally.

http://compare.ebay.co.uk/like/28105221 ... pla&crdt=0

 

[bobsbeer]

You can get it in most if not all supermarkets. I usually get mine in Aldi. Look in the laundry section.

 

[Belter]

I'd be up for getting in on an I,import from China. Go through a reputable gold alibaba member

 

[wilsoa1111]

also up for an import, cant work out the logistics like, their heavy and bulky so once their in the uk will be a pita to ship i would have thought

 

[Kinleycat]

I would be interested in knowing some more details if anyone has a plan.
If I get time in the morning I will try and do some investigative googling.

 

[liamg1285]

id be up for a import also if it happens

 

[bobsbeer]

Please see Topic 'Cornies from China Direct'

 

[Kinleycat]

Oxi clean purchased £1.95 from Morrisons.
Do i soak overnight/24 hours?

 

[Kinleycat]

Oxi clean purchased £1.95 from Morrisons.
Do i soak overnight/24 hours?

Right they're soaking as are the lids.
Should the seals come of the lids or is this a sign they need replacing?

 

[Aleman]

Oxi clean purchased £1.95 from Morrisons.
Do i soak overnight/24 hours?

Right they're soaking as are the lids.
Should the seals come of the lids or is this a sign they need replacing?

It's a sign they haven't been cleaned properly . . . A good clean in oxi will sort them out . . .should only need to soak for 30 minutes max (in HOT oxi)

 

[Kinleycat]

The oxi clean has done the trick!!
They've all come up like new. :thumb: