Kegging Setups

[carniebrew]

The good thing about it is that a lot of what you buy for kegging is re-usable if you change your mind (kegs, taps, lines, co2 bottle), and pretty much everything else is very saleable. You see how quickly that stuff goes when someone posts it in the AHB buy/sell forum.

If I decide one day that an 8-keg keezer would better suit my needs, my kegerator could just become another ferment/crash chill fridge.

 

[Wilkensone]

Did you both key your KK new or second hand? I have seen a couple around 2nd hand but I wonder if the extra cost for all new is worthwhile?

 

[carniebrew]

My kegerator/font/taps were new, the 4 kegs I bought were 2nd hand cornies. I got my stuff from Cheeky Peak Brewery online, shipped to the Fastway depot in Pt Melb where I picked it up myself.

 

[Camo6]

Yep chainsaws are awesome.

Thanks Bridges. That post confirmed that it's stihl working!

 

[Wilkensone]

My kegerator/font/taps were new, the 4 kegs I bought were 2nd hand cornies. I got my stuff from Cheeky Peak Brewery online, shipped to the Fastway depot in Pt Melb where I picked it up myself.

Thanks carnie, I think it would be worth buying that new if possible, cheeky looks great but I'm in Perth so going to have to try something as good local.

 

[OzPaleAle]

Got mine second hand, KK series 3 2 tap, 6 cornies, 2.6kg bottle and other misc for ~$600
The only issue I have is if it is not level and tilted to the front when the drip tray fills up and overflows as it always does at a party it would run over the buttons and make it sound an alarm until you powered it on and off again, eventually had to replace the button panels when it stopped completely and was stuck on 10c.
Morel of the story, make sure its level and the included drip tray fills really quickly so larger one is better although it was only ~$30 for the part still a hassle.

 

[Wilkensone]

Got mine second hand, KK series 3 2 tap, 6 cornies, 2.6kg bottle and other misc for ~$600
The only issue I have is if it is not level and tilted to the front when the drip tray fills up and overflows as it always does at a party it would run over the buttons and make it sound an alarm until you powered it on and off again, eventually had to replace the button panels when it stopped completely and was stuck on 10c.
Morel of the story, make sure its level and the included drip tray fills really quickly so larger one is better although it was only ~$30 for the part still a hassle.

Cheapest I have seen in Perth is $780 for less than that :huh: Will have to keep my eyes out for something!

 

[pk.sax]

Who said those ads they put on here aren't brewing related!!! Followed the bar fridge banner ad and dug this up!

http://www.bar-fridges-australia.com.au/product/1125/Glass_Door_Beer_Fridge__Computerized_Control__Quiet_Operation

Maybe I HAVE to have a place of my own so I can justify setting this up?!

 

[maxim0200]

Why Keg?
Because i almost lost an eye from an exploded bottle =(

Edit to add, thats all that was left of the bottle and a chunk flew up and left a gash on the bridge of my nose. soooo lucky!

 

[Wilkensone]

Why Keg?
Because i almost lost an eye from an exploded bottle =(

Edit to add, thats all that was left of the bottle and a chunk flew up and left a gash on the bridge of my nose. soooo lucky!

That's a really good point actually, I'm glad you are alright!

 

[OzPaleAle]

Why Keg?
Because i almost lost an eye from an exploded bottle =(

Edit to add, thats all that was left of the bottle and a chunk flew up and left a gash on the bridge of my nose. soooo lucky!

Almost had this happen last week in the heat, heard a bang, went to investigate found sprayed glass all over the garage, then heard bang again and got a nice glass shower......
Very happy to be kegging after that, these were a few strays from pre-kegging.

 

[dicko]

Who said those ads they put on here aren't brewing related!!! Followed the bar fridge banner ad and dug this up!

http://www.bar-fridges-australia.com.au/product/1125/Glass_Door_Beer_Fridge__Computerized_Control__Quiet_Operation

Maybe I HAVE to have a place of my own so I can justify setting this up?!

Just clicked on the link and had a bloke pop up and ask me if he can help me with the purchase of a bar fridge.........that what I call getting the most out of your advert :lol:

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

maxim what kind of bottle was that?

 

[Cube]

Just clicked on the link and had a bloke pop up and ask me if he can help me with the purchase of a bar fridge.........that what I call getting the most out of your advert :lol:

That's google getting all your information about you and your habits on the web. 100% tracked all sites.

No thanks.

 

[maxim0200]

maxim what kind of bottle was that?

it was a thin one designed to be recycled, all those bottle are either in the bin or awaiting drinking then destined for the bin!
Only coopers PA longies / old pickaxe now.

It was the culmination of overpriming + the heat (the shed mush have been 35-45DegC) + thin glass.

 

[balconybrewer]

hi all,

below is my most recent setup, spent way to long in the planning stage.

 

[balconybrewer]

continued

 

[DJ_L3ThAL]

You didn't supply me with tissues after those photos...

 

[mattyg8]

That looks insane!

Is anyone able to post some pictures for where they placed a fan and the stc-1000 probe in there keezer build

thanks

 

[Sully]

hi all,

below is my most recent setup, spent way to long in the planning stage.

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Very well done. With an end result like that you'd be glad you did spend that bit extra time planning.

 

[zxhoon]

You didn't supply me with tissues after those photos...

I'll be stuck at my desk for a while thats for sure, pics like that are visual viagra!

 

[shaunous]

Excellant job balconybrewer, if you lived down the road and had a TAB i'd never leave your bar

 

[lukiferj]

Nice looking bar man! Serious beer pron.

ed: pron is for work purposes

 

[Wilkensone]

That bar looks amazing, love the tower as well.

I'm looking at getting into kegging and am trying to find myself a good deal in Perth for a new one. Can anyone recommend anywhere in Perth they have purchased from? http://www.brewmart.com.au/brewmart-shop/catalogue/?detail&ItemID=2365&SZIDX=0&CCODE=17006&QOH=0&CATID=196&CLN=1 this seems to be pretty average for a complete 3 tap system @$1400, seem about right?

 

[Liam_snorkel]

you might be better off putting one together yourself, or keeping an eye out for 2nd hand setups.. deals come up fairly often.

 

[carniebrew]

That bar looks amazing, love the tower as well.

I'm looking at getting into kegging and am trying to find myself a good deal in Perth for a new one. Can anyone recommend anywhere in Perth they have purchased from? http://www.brewmart.com.au/brewmart-shop/catalogue/?detail&ItemID=2365&SZIDX=0&CCODE=17006&QOH=0&CATID=196&CLN=1 this seems to be pretty average for a complete 3 tap system @$1400, seem about right?

That price could be ok, but it would want to include a premium stainless steel font, good quality taps, a 6.8kg (full) co2 bottle, premium disconnects, etc etc. If all the components are cheapies, then $1,400 is exxy.

 

[Wilkensone]

Thanks for the replies, I was initially looking at a KK style as it is ready to go and looks very good and clean, also front loading means less lifting (how much should I worry?)

I assumed making a keezer from new components would end up around the same price.. Is that true?

 

[Dan Pratt]

That bar looks amazing, love the tower as well.

I'm looking at getting into kegging and am trying to find myself a good deal in Perth for a new one. Can anyone recommend anywhere in Perth they have purchased from? http://www.brewmart.com.au/brewmart-shop/catalogue/?detail&ItemID=2365&SZIDX=0&CCODE=17006&QOH=0&CATID=196&CLN=1 this seems to be pretty average for a complete 3 tap system @$1400, seem about right?

this appeared today on our forum - bargain

http://aussiehomebrewer.com/topic/78354-3-tap-cobra-flooded-font-for-sale/#entry1138653

 

[Wilkensone]

Yeah looked awesome but someone already got it!

 

[Dan Pratt]

Yeah looked awesome but someone already got it!

No deposit = no sale.....lol.