Making A Party Keg From A 19l Keg...

[James L]

Guys,

This topic has probably been covered, but i was wondering whether anyone has attempted to reduce a 19L keg to a 9-10L keg by cutting a section out the keg wall, and welding it back together?

The reason i ask is, normal kegs are much cheaper to buy than 9L kegs if you wanted to make a 9L keg from a larger one, and i have a friend who specialises in stainless pressure vessel welding who could possibly attempt to make one for me...

Has anyone tried this? or could i possibly be playing with fire?...

 

[pokolbinguy]

Yes has been discussed numerous times and it seems that it is more effort than it is worth.

If you are that keen for a party keg you can make your own out of a garden sprayer etc aswell.

Pok

 

[buttersd70]

Covered just the other day here

Domonsura explains why it is too much of a PITA.

 

[James L]

Cheers guys, i didnt realise it was only recently covered.

I think i might just save up my clams and get a new one from Westbrew for 150...

 

[katzke]

Our local welder did at least one for himself. Can not find any more info on it as he dropped out of the brew club. Yes from what I hear doing a sanitary weld is a pain. I do not think I would cut a good keg, but would consider salvaging a damaged one. Nothing to loose at that point but a few bucks or some beers.

 

[buttersd70]

I do not think I would cut a good keg, but would consider salvaging a damaged one. Nothing to loose at that point but a few bucks or some beers.

A good point. If the kegs stuffed anyway, and you know someone that can weld to that standard...why not? But I think theres way too much potential of stuffing it to sacrifice a good keg for it.

 

[wakkatoo]

I think i might just save up my clams and get a new one from Westbrew for 150...

There is a bulk buy currently being organised: 9L Keg Bulk Buy

 

[sav]

Guys,

This topic has probably been covered, but i was wondering whether anyone has attempted to reduce a 19L keg to a 9-10L keg by cutting a section out the keg wall, and welding it back together?

The reason i ask is, normal kegs are much cheaper to buy than 9L kegs if you wanted to make a 9L keg from a larger one, and i have a friend who specialises in stainless pressure vessel welding who could possibly attempt to make one for me...

Has anyone tried this? or could i possibly be playing with fire?...

My mates old man tig welded mine up for a sixa of light never leaked,got keg for $30 at tender centre,I Transfer Rosses method no worrys,ss is better than plastic any day. cheers.