kegging

[NoWittyName]

I currently brew on a very basic level. I recently went to all-grain. I would like to set up a complete system that will be somewhat automated, and certainly include kegging (which I do not currently do).

I would be interested in any thoughts on what I should look to be getting, and from where. What did others get and wish they had saved their money on, or where they cut a few corners and regret doing so etc. etc.

I imagine there has been a wealth of discussion on this, so happy to be directed to them.

Many thanks in advance.

[Celiacbrew]

If you are in Halifax I suggest making the drive out to Dave's at EverwoodAve Brewshop. He can walk you through what you need and what the options are. I use a freezer that I adjusted the coarse adjustment screw to the point that it is in fridge temperature range. It holds a lot of kegs easily. But it builds up condensation. Spills are a pain to clean because I have to stick my head way down deep into a cavern that holds onto co2 and depending on how well I vacated the CO2 in it before sticking my head in there I either get burning eyes or burning lungs. Too much co2 and I could possibly pass out. Not likely but it is a small risk. If I had more cash I would go with a fridge instead. Maybe my ferm fridge is going to have to become my keg fridge and my freezer can be the ferm chamber.

[jason.loxton]

I put my set up together piece meal. I second the suggestion of seeing what Dave can hook you up with. That said, if you want an affordable out of the box solution, the Costco Danby set ups that come on sale seem to be a pretty good buy. I can't speak to them personally, but for ease and cost they might be worth looking at.

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[McGruff]

I phoned Danby and asked if I could drill a hole in the top for my tower. They said yes. If you are going that route, I would phone them and ask the same thing as things may of changed since I did mine 12 years ago.

[mackay85]

I also have the Danby,,,works great. I can fit two corny kegs inside, and my 5lb CO2 in the back. I haven't done my tap tower yet and using picnic taps until I install it. If I had to do it over again, I would go through Dave at Everwood. He has a kegerator set up in his that he puts together, including its tower. Not sure on price, but he always has great prices so you know you are getting good value.