Initial set up for kegging

[Froggie Simon]

Following my newbie question on the brewing discussion, it has been suggested that I get some proper kit rather than my very basic set.

Im in France so I cant buy from the UK unless I happen to go back by car, so I was pointed to various companies in France and one in Belgium. Prices tend to be higher than the UK, but are easily accessible, so I am thinking of:

FermZilla starter kit 27 litre Tri-Conical Gen3 (149 Euros) (£130?)

PolyKeg® Pro with bag transparent 20 l A-fitting (20Euros)

My plan is to make several brews and store than in the Polykegs. The range available isnt as wide as in the UK so suggesting other makes will complicate things. (Think a DIY store in France, you can buy a white door or a brown door and thats it)

What other accessories will I need to go with that? I can buy the CO2 at the same time but I am thinking valves, pipes etc.

 

[Caramel Ox]

Well just for reference this is what most people are thinking of when kegging:

https://dev.brouwland.com/en/beer-dispensing-systems/11987-kegerator-starter-kit-premium.html
But more commonly built around your own fridge or freezer for economy. That kit sums up pretty well all components required though.

 

[Froggie Simon]

I saw the price and though I really only wanted a starter set up, but looked again at your post, and the components included less the bits I think I dont need are:

• MK4 KegLand regulator with 8 mm Duotight fitting
• Brushed stainless steel triple tap
• 3 x Nukatap stainless steel taps
• 3 x Duotight compatible short shanks
• 3 x black plastic tap handles
• Pre-cut EVABarrier beer line 4 x 8 mm (ID x OD) and EVABarrier gas line 5 x 8 mm (ID x OD)
• 3 x Duotight 6.5 x 8 mm push in fittings to easily join the beer line to the tap shanks
• 3 x soda kegs 19 litre
• 1 x Brewferm CO2 cylinder
• 3 x ball-lock disconnect CO2
• 3 x ball-lock disconnect liquid
• 6 x Duotight 8 mm push-in fitting FFL

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Caramel Ox]

Yes it can be a lot cheaper eg if a uk collection is practical then this kit based around reconditioned kegs would cover you, and they also sell +1 kits to expand it:
https://brewkegtap.co.uk/collections/keg-kits/products/premium-double-keg-kegerator-kit
Or ask them about shipping. The condition of their kegs is very good which enables a significant saving over new.

 

[Rodcx500z]

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