'Corny Kegs'

mancer62 · Oct 29, 2015

I was wondering what the approx cost is of running a Corny Keg system as opposed to just the traditional Pressure Barrel/King Keg.
For example once the keg is ready to go how much does it cost for CO2 Cylinders? What size is best to get in these and how many Kegs am I likely to get on average per cylinder?
Are these things easy to obtain and what is the approx cost of them?
My cousin is a barman in a local social club. Do you think it would be possible for him to order me one? I don't like to impose on people but u think this may be an avenue I could go down?
I just want to get an idea of the cost etc before I decide.
And indeed is there anyone out there that prefers to bottle and use Pressure barrels? : cheers:

Leon103 · Oct 29, 2015

Will be interested in finding some answers to these questions too

colliefish · Oct 30, 2015

I've recently done the corny keg thing.
My co2 is a 5kg fire extinguisher. About ÃÂ£50. But your cousin may be able to get co2 cheaper for you.
It lasts for a very long time. I've usually got 2 kegs on the go.
One of the deareset things is the regulator. Mine was ÃÂ£79 I think.

I bought my kegs here.
http://www.thehomebrewcompany.co.uk/a-used-corny-keg-19lt-ball-lock-p-2425.html

ManseMasher · Oct 30, 2015

6.35kg is a fair size. ALDD in Salisbury do them for around ÃÂ£14, with no deposit required. ÃÂ£79 for a regulator is over the top IMHO, half that is eminently possible.

colliefish · Oct 30, 2015

I got 1 on eBay. Does 2 kegs. Seemed to get the thumbs up on here as I don't have a clue what's right for the job.
There are cheaper but I wanted to be able to run kegs at different pressures.

ManseMasher · Oct 30, 2015

That explains the price then, two regs....

jenivida · Oct 30, 2015

I just purchased a Corny keg system.
I think the keg was ÃÂ£35 second hand with 5 delivery
Regulator off ebay was ÃÂ£26
ball locks x2 and a party tap with a fitted ball lock came to ÃÂ£18.49 again ebay.
Co2 for a fairly large cannister was ÃÂ£9.99 from air liquide without tax (but with delivery)

so total was about ÃÂ£96.50

let me know if you need links / pics etc.. litrally just filled it with its first beer :-D

jenivida · Oct 30, 2015

This is where I got my keg from

https://www.thehomebrewcompany.ie/a-used-corny-keg-19lt-ball-lock-p-2870.html

it works out about ÃÂ£29 before delivery

Leon103 · Oct 30, 2015

Yes pleAse. It would be nice to see some pic

MyQul · Oct 30, 2015

jenivida said:
let me know if you need links / pics etc.. litrally just filled it with its first beer :-D

I dont even use cornies ad never intend to but I always like to see forumite's set ups :thumb:

jenivida · Oct 30, 2015

Currently in my garage. Eventually I plan to move it into the white fridge behind and drill a hole for a tap which I have ordered from China.

you can see the co2 bottle regulator and Corny.

party tap is not connected as it leaks when the keg is under pressure.

dave_walton · Oct 30, 2015

Normanumpta on eBay can sort out everything you need

GlentoranMark · Oct 31, 2015

jenivida said:
Sorry took this portrait for some reason.

Currently in my garage. Eventually I plan to move it into the white fridge behind and drill a hole for a tap which I have ordered from China.

you can see the co2 bottle regulator and Corny.

party tap is not connected as it leaks when the keg is under pressure.

I think the picture problem is a glitch of the forum.

Biggest problem I've had since moving to corny's is chilling the beer to carbonate and to drink. Warm temperatures are not good for both so you'll have to move to a fridge system at some stage.

Gas should last for ages as it's liquid in the cannister and gas in the keg. Make sure you switch it off after each session as you may develope leaks!

Force carbonating is far better imo, it's far cleaner and a better product to serve to friends although not what the traitionalist would say

Dads_Ale · Oct 31, 2015

If you have the room for a fridge they are great

The gas distribution board is a bonus. I have two lines into the fridge for carbonation/serving. One line for the cask breather on the hand pump, and one spare for cleaning etc.
I have added extra low reading pressure gauges in line.

The bottle fridge is set at 10c with and STC1000, although it will probably go lower in the winter. It is just waiting for 20 more bottles of stout currently conditioning indoors.

Leon103 · Oct 31, 2015

That is impressive. Is that in your garage?

colliefish · Oct 31, 2015

Dads ale. WOW.

MY QUI. what do u use for kegs?

Dads_Ale · Oct 31, 2015

Leon103 said:
That is impressive. Is that in your garage?

In my shed. Slowly being converted to a nano bar. :-D

Have tried to add some elements from local pubs such as a corner bench (Dead mans corner from the Bell Aldworth) and a chez longue from the Pot Kiln, Frilsham (many moons ago).

A great place to relax and enjoy a freshly poured pint .: cheers:

ManseMasher · Oct 31, 2015

colliefish said:
Dads ale. WOW.

MY QUI. what do u use for kegs?

Do you mean the ones in Dad's fridge? Look like corneys to me.

jenivida · Oct 31, 2015

love it. I notice the pipes on the cornys are much smaller (diameter) than the standard tubes. Is that to stop foaming?

Dads_Ale · Oct 31, 2015

jenivida said:
love it. I notice the pipes on the cornys are much smaller (diameter) than the standard tubes. Is that to stop foaming?

Yes, they are 3/16. The corny outlet is 3/8 which I then put in a shut off tap and then a reducer to 3/16. A couple of metres of 3/16 in a coil in the fridge is then stepped up to 5/16 which goes out though the door to the beer tap.

I like my beer highly carbonated and found I needed the 3/16 line to reduce the pressure at the tap and thereby reduce the amount of froth

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