Do you need the accessory kit to use the 5L Mini-kegs with a hole on top or only the ones with the hole on the front? I'm looking to put hombrew in it
1338928
I have the kit and I am using in all the kegs besides Heineken and Newcastle (these don't require the kit, they are ready to use without it) Basically you need to remove the top plug and insert the tube that comes with the kit. It takes a while to figure out how it works but when you get used to you will enjoy it. You can use it in commercial mini kegs and even take one empty keg to favorite micro brewer and fill it up with what you like. It is a must have kit.
1338929
Due to its length, the accessory kit looks like it is designed only for those with the holes on top. There are a few YouTube videos that show "How To" attach the accessory kit.
1338930
You would need the accessory kit for any non-pressurized keg. I am even going one step further and getting nalgene plastic growlers from my favorite local brewer and directly tapping them. I had to engineer a rubber stopper with a hole in the middle that would fit the growler though. You might be able to buy something like that even. The reason: The growler is dishwasher safe and much easier to clean than those damn mini kegs.
1338931
It comes with one hose and one connecter. that works with the pressurized mini kegs you can get from new castle or heiniken kegs. You do need the conversion lot for no pressurized kegs and the co2 canisters.it does have an included area for that as well.
1338932
There are three types of mini-keg I know of 1) 5l-Heineken - Top hole - has it own built in co2 and pours from the top (these can't be refilled) 2) 5l-Mini-keg - with hole on top ( these can be used for home brewing - will need the accessory kit) 3) 5l-Mini-keg - with hole on top and pour spout on the side - will need the accessory kit) Number 2, I got one from a friend he got from Germany, but I don't see these for sale in the US. Number 3 with beer in them - If you are lucky, you can find these in some stores with beer in them like Paulaner, I was able to get one for about $18. Number 3 with no beer in them - You can get then on Amazon for about $19, lol yes it cost more than with no beer. There are two types of bungs that you can use on number 2, and 3, the ones that you can use in your EdgeSTAR accessory kit, it has the hole in the center of the bung ring., The other bung is used outside of the EdgeStar when you want to take it to a friend's house, this bung has a twist open to let the air in so you can open the side spout and pour a beer. This is the one that comes on a Paulaner mini-keg.
1338933
The accessory kit goes with minikegs which do not have a gas chamber in them. The ones with a gas chamber in them can't be cleaned. The minikeg I use has a front spigot as well, but no gas chamber in it.
1338934
From what I have read, you will need the kit if the kegs are non-pressurized. Heineken and Newcastle are pressurized, so I have been pretty content.
1523244
Go with the used corny keg. Most of the used ones sold are cleaned and pressure tested before they ship. Plus, the used kegs are half the cost of a new one.
827661
I'm not sure if miller makes a draught keg, however any draught keg could work. The Manuel says new castle Heineken lite and possibly Guinness. As long as it fits correctly and it is a 5 liter keg it should work.
1102303
Yes but you would need lomger tubing and a way to close the seal on top of the kegorator to hold in the coolant (like a diaphram). If you wanted to keep the tap tower attached to the kegorator to avoid this, then you would need a taller tap tower as you would lose height running it through a counter top (iow, you wouldn't have enough room below the tap tower to dispense a beer).
904948
It's a good question, there is some difference in these but it's very small and hard to tell just by looking at it. I mated them up to the proper female ends by trial and error, once I had the best fit on each connector I placed them in the proper spot for that connector. Then once on the keg (or in my case commercial keg coupler) I busted out the sharpie and colored the base to black to remind me which goes where.
1142876
It came with at least one. You need a new connection tube for every keg tapped. I would buy extra.
461098
This kit comes with a can of beer mix, 8 bottles (quarts), and a fermenter keg. Also comes with instructions that are easy but must be followed. There are other kits out there with no bottles which you need so pick this one. This kit is okay but buying refills has become way more expensive since a different company bought them out (Coopers).
1478287
With 1/6 of a keg it will fit. I have seen home made kegerators with the tank inside. Tape the hole in the back so no cold air gets out. Enjoy
506527
I put a standard handle on mine and all I got was foam. I called the help line and they were no help. I ended up have to return it but was out the shipping and the price of the full keg.
816227
The sleeve clamp that holds the tubing to the keg coupler is crimped to tight. Need to cut it off and redo it with a regular tubing clamp.
1089611
I whish that you could refill the kegs. It would certainly make the beertender much more appealing. I say this because it is difficult to find the kegs in stores. Even when you go to Bevmore they only have a couple to choose from. Good luck.
1976708
You will need a keg ball lock connector to connect to this fitting. The lock connector has a barbed fitting that allows it to be connected with hose to the regulator itself. Disconnect OUT (LIquid) Ball Lock, Barbed End
1811962
No, that doesn't come with it, however you shouldn't need it if you have a regular 20# lpg tank. If you look at the picture for the product on amazon, and then you look at the red regulator, look on the left side of it. That's a male connector that actually threads to the inside of the nozzle on the propane tank. Most people don't realize that almost all propane tanks have 2 sets of threads. 1 set of big thick threads on the outside (that's what the female coupling you asked about would use, similar to what a grill uses), then a second set of finer threads on the inside of that very same nozzle. Some fill stations use those threads. I'll put it this way, I had a propane tank, and nothing else, and the kit from amazon included everything I needed to setup the fire pit (even including the teflon tape). Nothing else will need to be purchased as long as you have a propane tank in good condition. Hope this helps!
1737973
The box I received had two same size kegs. No tapping gear is needed and they can be used right away. These are not normal sized beer kegs so don't expect you're going to use them in that fashion. They are like a keg of beer you might find in your local grocery store.
257388
Not with the regulator that is supplied with the unit. The one that ships with this unit is a single valve regulator with a "T" connector for running CO2 to both the individual kegs/lines. I upgraded the regulator when I bought this unit (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0060NOX40/ref=oh_details_o05_s02_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1) and I am extremely pleased with it, as it lets me shut the CO2 to each keg as needed. If you plan on having more than a keg active at one time, I really feel that this saves CO2 and gives you the ability to pressurize each keg as you need to. You can find cheaper dual pressure regulators, but this one is quality.
2021978
Yes. Mine came with two leaky seals kegs and a low quality defective regulator.
398501
You have to buy these as a separate purchase. They don't last long, maybe a keg or so. You should buy several at a time.