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the 10 litre looks great how long do the co2 cartridges last and how much are they(the cartridges) cheers lagerlad
 
the 10 litre looks great how long do the co2 cartridges last and how much are they(the cartridges) cheers lagerlad
This is my first go at kegging so I'm no expert. Mine used 1 cartridge carbonating (11PSI for 7 days) plus initial purging when it was filled and a couple of pints at serving pressure (2-3 PSI) which seemed reasonable to me as the beer will have absorbed co2. My second cartridge, this is a guess as I can't remember exactly how much I've had from it, 2-3 litres? and it's still ok and maintaining serving pressure. The Malt Miller has the cartridge for £8.75 for 10, however, you may find them cheaper elsewhere.
 
cheers treebeard i am going to consider going for this as I have a sankey 20 litre set up but i like to do a half brew when trying new beers so this would be ideal so its either this or a 10 litre sankey this set up has the advantage of being portable though
 
These look great and I would snap one up if I hadn't just ordered all the components separately from ebay (I ordered all my components over the last three days and all have been dispatched). Can I ask a couple of questions about your design. I decided to go for a cap that allows you to attach a tap yourself, your version seems to have the tap built in, is there much difference between the two. Also, can you change the tap on your version, I remember reading that a flow control tap is most desirable on a mini keg (not sure how much truth there is in this). I like the fact that your kegs are rated to 60psi, I couldn't find any with anything near that rating.

Thanks
 
I have a couple of similar mini kegs, with what looks to be the exact same ball-lock dispense cap. The dip tube that came with the dispense caps were a pvc tube that you cut to length. I was getting a peculiar taint to the taste of my beer when using these kegs, and discovered that it was the pvc tube that was doing it, so I discarded them (it was immediately apparent when I licked them). I'm still not happy, however, that I've been able to completely get rid of this odd taint that I'm still getting with replacement tube. A few days ago I transferred the last of some beer from a 50L keg to a 9L corny and a 4L mini-keg, and the beer definitely tastes different (tainted) from the mini keg.
I'm assuming that the set-up you're discussing here uses a similar arrangement for the dip tube, but wondered if anyone else is getting this odd taint that I am getting. Hopefully not, and someone might be able to point me in the direction of the type of tube used so that I might be able to get some. Perhaps there's a stainless steel option?
I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this.
 
The dip tube with these is silicone tubing, at least mine is. I have not experienced any off flavours. Hope that helps.
 
Thanks treebeard. On reflection, I recall the dip tube I originally used (that came with the dispense cap) being pretty floppy and a bit opaque, so that sounds more like silicone. I guess I just need to search for something that has a good reputation for not imparting any off-flavour (from the internal and external surface).
 
I have a couple of similar mini kegs, with what looks to be the exact same ball-lock dispense cap. The dip tube that came with the dispense caps were a pvc tube that you cut to length. I was getting a peculiar taint to the taste of my beer when using these kegs, and discovered that it was the pvc tube that was doing it, so I discarded them (it was immediately apparent when I licked them). I'm still not happy, however, that I've been able to completely get rid of this odd taint that I'm still getting with replacement tube. A few days ago I transferred the last of some beer from a 50L keg to a 9L corny and a 4L mini-keg, and the beer definitely tastes different (tainted) from the mini keg.
I'm assuming that the set-up you're discussing here uses a similar arrangement for the dip tube, but wondered if anyone else is getting this odd taint that I am getting. Hopefully not, and someone might be able to point me in the direction of the type of tube used so that I might be able to get some. Perhaps there's a stainless steel option?
I'd appreciate anyone's thoughts on this.

Interesting feedback. We have been selling these for a while without any issues. I brew around 40L each month and store within the kegs, some periods for over a 3 months with no taste difference.
 
Interesting feedback. We have been selling these for a while without any issues. I brew around 40L each month and store within the kegs, some periods for over a 3 months with no taste difference.
Fuzzy-felt states "I have a couple of similar mini kegs" I don't think he is referring to kegs supplied by yourselves. Certainly I have no issues with yours on the flavour front.
 
You are quite right, treebeard. The parts I have are from another supplier, but they look very similar. Is there a certain type or brand of tubing that I could be using for the dip tube in order to deal with my tainted flavour problem, I wonder. I'm now considering a stainless steel capillary tube using a very short piece of 3/8" beer line for connecting the tube to the dispense cap barb.
 
Just like to say a huge thanks to the thehomebrewforum.co.uk members - and your support we've just sold our 100th Keg! Don't forget to claim your discount code and post your pictures here!
 
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Dark Farm Mini Keg and C02 dispenser- 15% Discount
 

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