what to do with sixtel sanke kegs?

[tedzap]

I have several "sextel" sanke barrels laying around and was planning to swap them for 1/2 barrel kegs. It seems there are lots of neat things to make from 1/2 barrels.

Before I do I thought I would see if there was any DIY projects that call for the smaller kegs.


Possibly relevant:

I am just getting back into brewing, and will be making 5 gallon all-grain batches with a Grainfather.

I have a TIG welder and can do sanitary welds.


Thanks!

 

[TallDan]

I hear they're pretty good at serving beer... You wouldn't even need to hack them up to do that!

 

[poptarts]

why not use them for.. kegs?

 

[tedzap]

I have been planning to use corny kegs for my homebrews, I have a source for them locally.

How difficult is it to clean and fill them? Have never messed with a sanke valve, other than to watch youtube's of people making kettles/distillers.

 

[TallDan]

I have been planning to use corny kegs for my homebrews, I have a source for them locally.

How difficult is it to clean and fill them? Have never messed with a sanke valve, other than to watch youtube's of people making kettles/distillers.

There is a tool that you use to pull the spear if you want to be able to look into the kegs for a quick inspection. You should also be able to find DIYs for keg washers. For filling, you can just pull the check valves out of a sanke disconnect.

If i were to start over now, I'd use sixtels instead of cornys. I've given some thought to getting rid of my cornys and switching.

 

[tedzap]

OK, thanks for the feedback. I will keep these for use as... kegs!

 

[nicolas_james]

Awesome fermenters.

 

[r81stl1n]

I came across this video from Bobby from Brewhardware.. Could make Sankey kegs useful for Home Brews: [ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aNGTxJa_UA[/ame]

 

[The_Dog_42]

I use them for no-chill fermenters.