Mini Keg Discussion / Mods / Show Off - Dedicated Thread

[Jamesco]

I just wanted to shout out for ATHB as our local supplier. I had a leaky keg and within 3 days had a replacememt keg at my front door. Cant beat that service. For that reason alone I wouldnt buy anywhere else.

On a seperate and more ontopic note, Im rigging up a 300micron ss filter for my 5L keg so I can dry hop directly in the keg. Fresh keg hopped beer incoming..

 

[bingggo]

Are there any issues with storing one of these kegs sideways in the fridge with the ball lock head. I'm thinking of taking it out when I need a glass, then repressurising from my main co2 cylinder before returning to the fridge.

Cheers.

 

[TJP]

Are there any issues with storing one of these kegs sideways in the fridge with the ball lock head. I'm thinking of taking it out when I need a glass, then repressurising from my main co2 cylinder before returning to the fridge.

I am planning a double ball lock head, picnic tap, a sodeatream bottle and one of these https://www.co2art.co.uk/products/advance-adapter-for-sodastream-cylinder-to-use-with-standard-aquarium-co2-regulators plus one of these https://www.ikegger.com/collections/accessories/products/full-size-co2-bottle-adaptor-for-professional-mini-regulator and that should save having to remove the keg every time to pour and then re-gass it.

 

[GoodDuck]

Having had some spillage due to accidental bumping of the tap handle - does anyone (Yob) have any more information on the spring loading of these taps?

 

[bevan]

Having had some spillage due to accidental bumping of the tap handle - does anyone (Yob) have any more information on the spring loading of these taps?

I just did the rubber band trick which seems to work.

 

[Yob]

what I was told was that you can place a spring between the screw connection to the disconnect and the back of the tap, if its pulled apart you can easily see where this will go..

sorry, I dont have pictures and I suspect there is a bit of ******* about to get the right size SS spring too.

 

[mofox1]

what I was told was that you can place a spring between the screw connection to the disconnect and the back of the tap, if its pulled apart you can easily see where this will go..

sorry, I dont have pictures and I suspect there is a bit of ******* about to get the right size SS spring too.

There was a hbt thread that described this, also mentioned the effin about to get the right spring. Don't have the link handy though.

 

[peteru]

Yeah, that's how the autoclose springs work, they push the shuttle on one side and the collar/shank on the other side. The tricky part is finding the right spring. You need to get the diameter, length and stiffness right for it to work well. I was hoping that Yob might have a tip on where to find the right spring. The standard Intertap spring is too long.

 

[sp0rk]

Yeah, that's how the autoclose springs work, they push the shuttle on one side and the collar/shank on the other side. The tricky part is finding the right spring. You need to get the diameter, length and stiffness right for it to work well. I was hoping that Yob might have a tip on where to find the right spring. The standard Intertap spring is too long.

If it's the right diameter and stiffness, it's nothing a dremel with a cutting wheel can't fix

 

[malt junkie]

side cuters so much simpler.

 

[sp0rk]

They are, but I'm thinking the end would possibly need to be flattened/smoothed so there's nothing stabbing into seals or whatnot

 

[peteru]

I'd have to have a spare first, which I don't.

 

[nic0]

I haven't got around to cutting the silicon tubing for the dip tube yet What's the optimal length?

 

[mtb]

Sounds like we need some sort of bulk purchase option for custom-made springs from overseas, for the AHB community

 

[micbrew]

dam springtime is nearly over

 

[sp0rk]

Sounds like we need some sort of bulk purchase option for custom-made springs from overseas, for the AHB community

Plenty of springmakers in Aus

 

[sp0rk]

dam springtime is nearly over

Shutup dad

 

[Yob]

I haven't got around to cutting the silicon tubing for the dip tube yet What's the optimal length?

Just short of the bottom...

Depends of which tank eh? 2,4 or 5?

 

[Lethaldog]

Yeah, that's how the autoclose springs work, they push the shuttle on one side and the collar/shank on the other side. The tricky part is finding the right spring. You need to get the diameter, length and stiffness right for it to work well. I was hoping that Yob might have a tip on where to find the right spring. The standard Intertap spring is too long.

im going to a company tomorrow that specializes in springs , I'll take a tap and get it fitted properly and let you know how I go, if I can get the right ones I'll post the dimensions so you can all source the right ones!

 

[Mardoo]

You ******* rock, mate.