Bill Velek <billvelek@alltel.net> wrote:
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> My kids just gave me a kegging system for Christmas, with the option of
> exchanging out whatever I need at our local homebrewshop ... since the kids
> weren't really sure what they were getting. Anyway, they gave me the
> regulator (two gauges on it so I assume that it is a dual-pressure system),
> hoses, CO2 bottle, etc., plus a themostat and instructions for converting a
> freezer, and one reconditioned 5-gallon 'Pepsi' cornie keg. Before I do
> anything with this stuff, I'm looking for suggestions/advice regarding which
> variety of keg is better -- pin-lock or ball-lock? I'm speaking now about
> maintenance problems as well as availability of additional kegs and
> replacement parts. Naturally, if I convert a freezer I'm going to want
> several kegs ... all of the same type. Also, in regard to a freezer
> conversion, I'm also considering the merits of something like a dorm-type
> refrigerator with a jockey-box inside and just storing the kegs warm; any
> comments about that will be appreciated, too.
>
> Thanks for any advice. Boy, it's going to be nice to cut back on bottling. I
> have three batches in secondary right now: an IPA, a California Common, and
> a Cherry Wheat.[/color]

Pepsi = Ball-lock = taller/thinner
Coke = Pin-lock = shorter/wider

I can fit three ball-lock cornies in my chest freezer with little
room to spare. Ball-locks are problematic. I have difficulty
getting them on and off.

Dick