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Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Mon Apr 24, 2017 10:41 am

I just ordered used, cleaned and pressure tested kegs from OBK.
At $56 a keg and free shipping for orders over $100 I thought I'd share with you guys.

https://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/Cleaned ... tested.htm

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by jimboh » Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:08 am

Don't want to worry you...
I bought one last week. Perhaps obk specials on kegs are specials for a reason!
Mine had pressure in it when I received it but after cleaning it leaked like a sieve round the lid. Thats when I noticed a nice little dent in the rim around the seal.
If I gave it 20lbs co2 it would seal, but much less than that it would lose air.
I very carefully tried to straighten out the dent and now it seals at a much lower pressure, but not perfect.
Hopefully you will be luckier than me.
He might have a pressure guarantee but for me its not worth the agro to send back.

I also ordered a stir plate and some hops I couldnt get locally and a few other bits so free shipping. His prices are very good.
Drinking: Best Coast IPA, Old Speckled Hen Clone, Northern Lights (NG),
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Scheduled: Another 10G of Toy Soldier Stout.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Mon Apr 24, 2017 1:47 pm

That sucks, I really hope it was just bad luck. I'll report back with the condition of the kegs I get.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by know1 » Mon Apr 24, 2017 3:19 pm

jimboh wrote:
Mon Apr 24, 2017 11:08 am
Don't want to worry you...
I bought one last week. Perhaps obk specials on kegs are specials for a reason!
Mine had pressure in it when I received it but after cleaning it leaked like a sieve round the lid. Thats when I noticed a nice little dent in the rim around the seal.
If I gave it 20lbs co2 it would seal, but much less than that it would lose air.
I very carefully tried to straighten out the dent and now it seals at a much lower pressure, but not perfect.
Hopefully you will be luckier than me.
He might have a pressure guarantee but for me its not worth the agro to send back.

I also ordered a stir plate and some hops I couldnt get locally and a few other bits so free shipping. His prices are very good.
Used kegs can be a gamble for sure. You can try doubling up the lid o-ring or try the ole coins under the latch legs trick to add sealing pressure. It worked on a couple I've had issues with mangled lid sealing.
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by jimboh » Mon Apr 24, 2017 4:40 pm

Thanks I will give that a try (the second idea first I think), at least until I get a spare o ring!
Drinking: Best Coast IPA, Old Speckled Hen Clone, Northern Lights (NG),
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Fermenting: Taking a rest!
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Keith » Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:25 pm

jimboh wrote:Thanks I will give that a try (the second idea first I think), at least until I get a spare o ring!
I just replaced all the gaskets on my kegs. Have a ton of seals that are still are in good shape if you want a few

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Jimmy » Mon Apr 24, 2017 6:37 pm

I've always had luck buying kegs from OBK. I always rebuild the seals on kegs when I buy them anyway.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:20 pm

Good to know there's hope haha, I did order a set of replacement o-rings for one keg. I'll pickup the same for the second keg next ingredient order I make.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Jimmy » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:27 pm

Check out Atlantic Hardchrome in Burnside for o-rings. Cheaper than you'll find anywhere else..Below is the information the last time I purchased some:

(Dip Tube O-Ring) #109 Buna cost is .06 cents , Silicone cost is .42 cents each
(Post O-Ring) #111 Buna cost is .07 cents , Silicone cost is .46 cents each
(Lid O-Ring) #417 Buna cost is $ 4.81 each , Silicone is $ 8.98 each

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by jimboh » Mon Apr 24, 2017 8:34 pm

Keith wrote:
Mon Apr 24, 2017 5:25 pm

I just replaced all the gaskets on my kegs. Have a ton of seals that are still are in good shape if you want a few
Thanks, one lid seal would be great. I really should get round to servicing mine.
I will be at the Malt split. See you there.
Drinking: Best Coast IPA, Old Speckled Hen Clone, Northern Lights (NG),
Belgian Saison, Blonde Ale, Toy Soldier Stout(OBK) and 14G batch of ESB.
Fermenting: Taking a rest!
Scheduled: Another 10G of Toy Soldier Stout.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by danlatimer » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:03 am

Andre, I bought 3 kegs from there too that just arrived a couple days ago. They seem in working condition. I haven't used them yet but I wouldn't worry too much

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Thu Apr 27, 2017 2:22 pm

I actually just got them in today, brought the tank to get it filled at lunch.

They seem to be in good condition for the most part. I'll know more once I check for leaks.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Jthulu » Thu Apr 27, 2017 9:17 pm

I didn't see the option for free shipping? Did everyone get it?

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by jimboh » Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:02 pm

I didn't see the option for free shipping? Did everyone get it?
Free Shipping is for orders over $200
Andre wrote:
Thu Apr 27, 2017 2:22 pm
I actually just got them in today, brought the tank to get it filled at lunch.

They seem to be in goood condition for the most part. I'll know more once I check for leaks.
Good to hear. I must have just been unlucky
Drinking: Best Coast IPA, Old Speckled Hen Clone, Northern Lights (NG),
Belgian Saison, Blonde Ale, Toy Soldier Stout(OBK) and 14G batch of ESB.
Fermenting: Taking a rest!
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by jimboh » Mon May 01, 2017 12:41 pm

I emailed OBK about my leaky keg and got the following reply:
To seal a keg.

Apply keg lube or vaseline to the gaskets. They need lubrication at all times
Put the lid in and do not close the arms, leave the mechanism open. Closing it will lock the lid on crooked
Apply 20-30 PSI, this will force the lid up and make the seal.
Once it is sealed you may now close the arms

Important note- If your beer is not carbonated leave it under pressure. If you do not the beer will absorb the co2 and the seal will break.

Spray test with soapy water each and every time you do something to a keg.
I just wanted to check with you guys. Do you lubricate the lid O-ring?
Do you apply Co2 before closing the lid?

Oh and thanks Keith for the spare O rings :D
Drinking: Best Coast IPA, Old Speckled Hen Clone, Northern Lights (NG),
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Fermenting: Taking a rest!
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Keith » Mon May 01, 2017 12:48 pm

I can tell you our collection of 26 kegs amongst the boys don't have keg lube on any of them. The shit is near impossible to get off and I'm sure it would eventually lead to an infection as dirt and grime will just stick to it.

Typically I seal with 20-30 PSI.
Sometimes you need to adjust the lid and pull up to get the seal.
Sometimes you may need to heat the oring and lid (hot starsan) to make it more pliable.

and NP on the orings. I still have lots.

Also if you ever have a leak around the poppet and replace /w the universal poppets. Cut the first 2 rings off. Otherwise it can be near impossible to get the ball lock disconnect on the post.
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by LeafMan66_67 » Mon May 01, 2017 1:47 pm

For me, keg lube is a last resort. Best method I have for getting the seal is to leave it unlatched, pull up slightly on the handle while applying 20 to 30 PSI. Latch after the seal is made, and always check for leaks. My 12 used kegs do not currently have keg lube on them.
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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Wed May 03, 2017 7:48 am

I just tested my kegs and didn't find any leaks.

But I took note of everything said here, as I'm just starting kegging my beer and need all the advice I can get.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Andre » Tue May 09, 2017 8:50 am

Quick update, I kegged my first beer!! I noticed one of the poppets was broken so took one off the other keg. I'll be ordering a few when I'm ready to brew my next batch. Everything else seems fine with no leaks (as I can tell with spraying starsan on all the obvious parts).

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by Thirsty » Tue May 09, 2017 8:53 am

I ordered 4. They arrived with lots of pressure in them. Used one so far without issue.

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Re: Good Deal: Ball Lock Kegs

Post by TLunn84 » Tue May 16, 2017 11:21 am

Just ordered 3 pin lock kegs today at $39 each, plus a few other things. I wanted to get 4 kegs, but as soon as I added the fourth, the shipping charges tripled. Still, 3 kegs shipped for $10 is a great deal.
Thanks for the heads up on the sweet deals.

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