KegLand Questions and Answers

[BKBrews]

Yes these are quite inexpensive to make as we have very high cycling rates on this particular size of keg. The plastic will be tinted dark brown just like a beer bottle. We might also use a metallic colourant that blocks even more light but it also makes it hard to see the liquid level. We can make them block 100% of light if you guys want but this means you cant see through at all? What do you guys prefer to see through a little or to have 100% light block and not see how much is in the keg? Keen to get your response on this one guys?

I think you'll have different answers from different people, but I personally would prefer the 100% light block version, as I weigh with scales as I fill anyway.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

That link mentions . Noting the search is still awful on your website, is this an error or a mention of a product that doesn't exist yet?

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Yes these parts have only just started getting manufactured so we do not even have proper photos yet. With that said we have put a placeholder here so you can see what they will look like:

https://www.kegland.com.au/pco38 tapping head for home brew or commercial beer wine cocktails.html

 

[BrewLizard]

That sounds amazing, especially at $5. I’d want to ferment and serve so translucent would be preferable.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

That sounds amazing, especially at $5. I’d want to ferment and serve so translucent would be preferable.

Thanks for that:

Translucent - 1 vote
100% Light Block - 1 vote

 

[Navenator]

Yes these are quite inexpensive to make as we have very high cycling rates on this particular size of keg. The plastic will be tinted dark brown just like a beer bottle. We might also use a metallic colourant that blocks even more light but it also makes it hard to see the liquid level. We can make them block 100% of light if you guys want but this means you cant see through at all? What do you guys prefer to see through a little or to have 100% light block and not see how much is in the keg? Keen to get your response on this one guys?

Rather see how much is in the keg. My beer fridge is pretty dark.

 

[Malted Mick]

I would prefer translucent. Would not leave them out in the light and store correctly. Being translucent you can also check for deposits on the internal surfaces by hold a empty up to a strong light source.

 

[fdsaasdf]

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Yes these parts have only just started getting manufactured so we do not even have proper photos yet. With that said we have put a placeholder here so you can see what they will look like:

https://www.kegland.com.au/pco38 tapping head for home brew or commercial beer wine cocktails.html

Thanks for that! I can see a use for that now, I'd be looking for translucent kegs.

 

[contrarian]

I am looking at a series x kegerator but already have a 4 tap cobra font from a previous set up. Will this fit on the series x?

 

[Ballaratguy]

Thanks for that:

Translucent - 1 vote
100% Light Block - 1 vote

I’d go for 100% block out

 

[Vic]

Thanks for that:

Translucent - 1 vote
100% Light Block - 1 vote

As it will be stored in the dark, I vote for Translucent. Not practical to weigh a keg while connected in a Kegerator or portable cooler. Much easier to see how much is left.

 

[Smokomark]

Yes these are quite inexpensive to make as we have very high cycling rates on this particular size of keg. The plastic will be tinted dark brown just like a beer bottle. We might also use a metallic colourant that blocks even more light but it also makes it hard to see the liquid level. We can make them block 100% of light if you guys want but this means you cant see through at all? What do you guys prefer to see through a little or to have 100% light block and not see how much is in the keg? Keen to get your response on this one guys?

My preference is 100% light block

 

[MontPel]

The keg colour will split the crowd. If you can use the same tooling then maybe make some with the translucent plastic and some with the opaque plastic? Then customers can decide what they like.

 

[CJW]

Hey guys. The samples have just been finished for us so we will start testing them soon and if they pass the testing we will have them in stock shortly. I think with the Series X Plus they will be handy as I it's possible that not every brewer needs all 8 kegs in the fridge all the time. So I think being able to stack stuff up on one side then have kegs on the other side will be more desirable. Here is a photo of the samples.

How did the testing go? Do you have plans to stock the shelves? Im asking as i'd love to buy some.

 

[Coalminer]

What is the temperature rating of these kegs for cleaning?
Or are they intended for single use?

 

[G00DSY]

Yes these are quite inexpensive to make as we have very high cycling rates on this particular size of keg. The plastic will be tinted dark brown just like a beer bottle. We might also use a metallic colourant that blocks even more light but it also makes it hard to see the liquid level. We can make them block 100% of light if you guys want but this means you cant see through at all? What do you guys prefer to see through a little or to have 100% light block and not see how much is in the keg? Keen to get your response on this one guys?

I reckon that if there is no large opening (like a corny lid) through which you can see / reach in to clean, I’d probably vote for them to be a bit see through... Just to make sure there’s no crud in there...

 

[Doctormcbrewdle]

Hi Kegland, or perhaps anyone else who might happen to know: The new plus series kegerator, does it come with two tap font cooler lines from the fan to cool the fonts as the single series fonts do on the four and X series?

EDIT, have just watched the video and host says there's a T-piece you can split the line into two with. Is this included?

Thanks

 

[BrewLizard]

I reckon that if there is no large opening (like a corny lid) through which you can see / reach in to clean, I’d probably vote for them to be a bit see through... Just to make sure there’s no crud in there...

This is an excellent point. A lot of savings are lost if you have to buy a $30,000 endoscope to see if it's clean.

 

[GrumpyPaul]

+1 for translucent

I like the idea above to hold up to strong light to see any dirt.

 

[DTee]

Definitely translucent.

If you want to store beer for long enough that UV is an issue, do you really want to be using a PET mini-keg?

 

[Brew Bama]

We are in the process of making bladders to fit into standard corny kits. I think we are getting really close with this now. Once the bladders kits are available for this application there should be no reason to use a beer engine/hand pump from a practical standpoint as you will be able to use CO2 or even compressed air to dispense a low carbonated or flat beverage through a sparkler and then get the same results as a hand/pump. the cost of the setup will be less and also will not require significant changes to the bar area or tap system.

So we would like to release these bladders first and then see what guys like yourself think. If you guys really want the "romance" of having a beer engine looking device we might look at it again after the bladders are released.

Don’t forget to nudge your distributors in the US on the corny liner bags. I am waiting patiently but definitely want these for my real ales.

 

[clickeral]

Why not make then translucent but sell them with a jacket (maybe an insulation jacket?) That keeps both sides happy

 

[KegLand-com-au]

I am looking at a series x kegerator but already have a 4 tap cobra font from a previous set up. Will this fit on the series x?

The mounting hole size and M5 metric screw holes are in exactly the same layout but with the Series X plus you just have two font holes. So if the font already fits the Series X then it will also fit the Series X Plus. I should also say the new modular wire shelves just came into stock. They will have part number KL21371 and be on the website in the next couple of days. These new shelves will allow you to have kegs on one side of the fridge then stack bottles and cans and other stuff on the other side of the fridge.

 

[Bark0s]

The keg colour will split the crowd. If you can use the same tooling then maybe make some with the translucent plastic and some with the opaque plastic? Then customers can decide what they like.

Plus one opaque for me. I'd like light blocking.

I presume they can't be molded like motor oil bottles that are 99% opaque but they have a translucent measuring strip up the side, so you can see the liquid level at there are ml gradations?

 

[KegLand-com-au]

The keg colour will split the crowd. If you can use the same tooling then maybe make some with the translucent plastic and some with the opaque plastic? Then customers can decide what they like.

I think that might be the solution long term. For these new 8L Kegs In the beginning we will probably just make the one product SKU and based on the votes I think it will be translucent. Then once we get enough volume to justify two production runs we will make both translucent and 100% light block.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

Plus one opaque for me. I'd like light blocking.

I presume they can't be molded like motor oil bottles that are 99% opaque but they have a translucent measuring strip up the side, so you can see the liquid level at there are ml gradations?

As our kegs will be made from a PET/Mono Oxygen Barrier Blend we are restricted to the preform blow mould manufacturing method. So this type of window on the side of the bottle is not possible with this manufacturing method. These types of bottles are made using the co-extrusion blow mould method and is done using Polyethylene. So we would not be able to do this.

 

[KegLand-com-au]

How did the testing go? Do you have plans to stock the shelves? Im asking as i'd love to buy some.

Yes the shelves are in stock now. The part number is KL21371 and they are just getting photo graphed at the moment so will be up on the website very soon.

 

[contrarian]

The mounting hole size and M5 metric screw holes are in exactly the same layout but with the Series X plus you just have two font holes. So if the font already fits the Series X then it will also fit the Series X Plus. I should also say the new modular wire shelves just came into stock. They will have part number KL21371 and be on the website in the next couple of days. These new shelves will allow you to have kegs on one side of the fridge then stack bottles and cans and other stuff on the other side of the fridge.

It's currently on a GD 125 that has died but looking at the smaller series X, not the plus. I can check the fitting.

Edit: Looked this up and it seems like it needs a 47mm hole and from memory has a large nut that holds it in place from the bottom. Will that work with the series X?

 

[fifis101]

I recently bought a 4 way manifold but the links in the ad to the spare valves and ball lock post contradict each other. The valve says it's a 1/4" NPT and the ball lock post says it's a BSP. I just need clarification on which one it is? I'm thinking it's most likely BSP and the NPT is a mistake.

 

[BrewLizard]

KL, is there any chance you could offer the Duotight Inline In Line Regulator with a choice of gauge?

I know you can buy the gauges separately, but it just seems a bit wasteful to have to buy an extra gauge for each one, and toss a bunch of 0-60 psi gauges out, when they really aren't appropriate for brewing.

The cynic in me thinks this could be deliberate, and if so, just charge $4 extra for the 0-15 and 0-30 psi gauges, and you make a little extra profit and the environmental impact is lessened.

 

[fifis101]

KL, is there any chance you could offer the Duotight Inline In Line Regulator with a choice of gauge?

I know you can buy the gauges separately, but it just seems a bit wasteful to have to buy an extra gauge for each one, and toss a bunch of 0-60 psi gauges out, when they really aren't appropriate for brewing.

The cynic in me thinks this could be deliberate, and if so, just charge $4 extra for the 0-15 and 0-30 psi gauges, and you make a little extra profit and the environmental impact is lessened.

Yep I agree. I just bought 4 inline regs hoping I could get away with the 0-60psi gauges but I just can't. There will be 4 0-15psi gauges in my next order.