Homebrewers- kegging chat.

[Turn7]

Ive used two King Keg top taps for the last few years with no issues at all, but in the last 3 weeks BOTH my kegs have developed splits and leaked beer every where.

Google seems to suggest this is not an unusual thing to do, so Ive decided that I will not replace them.

Im now looking seriuosly at Cornies - anyone on here use them ?

Biggest issue seems to be regular economical supply of C02 from what I can gather.

I have emailed Norman, who appears to be the go to guy for these second hand.

[casbar]

Been using cornies for about 4 years now. Got mine from Norman. Haven't had any issues getting gas, get mine from my local Calor Gas outlet. I also bought a gas board off of Norman, which allows 5 outlets, so you can carbonate a cornie as well as have some on gas for serving

[Turn7]

What sort of money does the gas set up cost Casbar ?

[JABB]

I have 2 cornys and a small gas bottle.
They are the best way forward IMHO
Get friendly with the local pub. He will be able to get you gas.
I get mine from a local hotel. I gave them a deposit up front for good measure, and have a bottle. When it is empty, I take it back and they get it re-filled. I just pay the refill.
If you use it correctly though, it should last a while.
Whilst Norman does sell gas bottles, I would stay clear. They are recycles fire extinguishers. ( Google it )
Otherwise, if you can get a bottle, a local small brewery would fill it. Our local ( Donnington ) fill them, and lots get them filled for welding.

[casbar]

Think the gas board was around £50 from Norman. I've never had an issue getting gas. My local distributor, doesn't even charge me for the bottle, just refills. I've got two bottles at the moment. I run two kegs at a time, a bottle lasts me over a year.

[Turn7]

Cheers Guys. I had heard that Norms cylinders may be an issue.

Im tempted for now to get the cornies and just use the small 16g cylinders till I get sorted.

Ive mailed a couple of pub gas suppliers, so will wait and see what turns up.