I have a 57L keg and was thinking about purchasing this kit on eBay. What are you thoughts on it? Keep in mind I have very limited budget and I live in Canada so getting lines here (especially larger than 1") is hard.
What part of the rock are you on that there is no plumbing wholesaler? I'm assuming by lines, you mean copper? if budget is tight, you should be able to source all of that stuff local for under a 100...so i guess a buck fifty to your door is a pretty good deal.
I'm actually in ON right now, heading to NB in a couple months, and hopefully back to the rock again in the fall. I'd be happy to be able to get what I need either in ON or NB. What wholesallers should I be looking into? I've tried all the home building places (like Home Hardware, etc) and none have copper larger than 1". I wrote a dozen plumbers in NB and only a couple replied and none had any that I could have or even buy.
I'm with pikey ... liebig looks a bit small for what you can do with a keg boiler .
I say get it ... run it , see where the limitation is and then make youself a bigger liebig when you can aford it using your local small size pipe . A 3/4" over 1/2" liebig around 3-4 foot isa good size for a keg .
You might find that if you only have a small gas burner under it that the one in the link is perfectly OK
just type in plumbing wholesale (city) into the dr. google...there will be lots. the only thing you need there is 2" pipe and a 2" to NPT threaded adaptor for the bottom and 2" to 3/4" reducer or reducing T at the top.. All the small parts are likely cheaper at home depot or lowes. (lots of pros shop both places).
if you want to do the tri-clamp ferrule on the bottom and weld on to the keg instead of doing threaded connections google "stainless steel supplier" and modify with "process control" or "sanitary". you can also get parts shipped from USA for little or nothing from still dragon, glacier tanks, or a million SS suppliers.
the actual connection to the keg is the hardest part, but it would be too with the purchase you linked above.
Agree with others, Liebig is too small unless you run at low heat.
Just a little warning before you buy, assuming you plan to modify this kit to make a larger condenser. Where I'm at it's hard to buy any short lengths of copper, and most come in 10' sections. If you can't get short lengths, a little upgrade could get expensive fast. Just food for thought.
If you have a metal scrap recycler nearby you might stop by and see what they have in the copper pile. They'll likely sell it to you for scrap prices and you can find some nice pipes there. Fittings are rare there though
From the pictures, you still will need to solder the unit together, so you might as well build it yourself.. also remembering that the price guoted is in US funds, add the exchange and duty and you will save by building it..
I don't know what part of ON you are at, but I live about one hour from Sudbury, and all the wholesalers stock the required copper for a build.. and they sell it by the foot and six inch piece in the 1.5" and up..
Also check out some of the local plumber within the area you reside, they sometimes have pieces from jobs done..
Also, when buying from a wholesaler, ask for jobber's price.. just say its for plumping job you are doing for yourself..
Mars
" I know quite certainly that I myself have no special talent. Curiosity, Obsession and dogged endurance, combined with self-criticism, have brought me to my knowledge and understanding "
StillerBoy wrote:From the pictures, you still will need to solder the unit together, so you might as well build it yourself.. also remembering that the price guoted is in US funds, add the exchange and duty and you will save by building it..
I don't know what part of ON you are at, but I live about one hour from Sudbury, and all the wholesalers stock the required copper for a build.. and they sell it by the foot and six inch piece in the 1.5" and up..
Also check out some of the local plumber within the area you reside, they sometimes have pieces from jobs done..
Also, when buying from a wholesaler, ask for jobber's price.. just say its for plumping job you are doing for yourself..
Mars
Yeah, I have to solder most of it myself. Yeah, the price is in US. With shipping and import duties it'll cost just under $200 I believe. I attempted to gather everything I needed when I was in Fredericton, NB but after going to home depot, lowes, and any other home hardware place I saw I couldn't find anything larger than 1 inch. I did try a dozen local plumbers in NB but few got back to me even though I was willing to buy their scrap.
I'm near Barrie in ON right now. I'll have to see if I can find some wholesalers around that I can check out. I'd much rather buy local and save some money if I could.
DBCFlash wrote:If you have a metal scrap recycler nearby you might stop by and see what they have in the copper pile. They'll likely sell it to you for scrap prices and you can find some nice pipes there. Fittings are rare there though
I tried in NB. I went and they had a box full but most was in poor condition. I picked out a few pieces and thought it was going to cost $5-8 as it was only a few small pieces. It ended up costing $18 and then I had to soak it and scrub it for days to clean it. I'd rather buy new if possible.
I would forget scrap yards for copper, as you already have had some experience there..
Just did a search of Barrie plumbing wholesalers, and came up with few.. give them a call and see what they carry..
If you are not able to get what you are looking for.. give me a PM.. and I will see what I can do for you..
Mars
" I know quite certainly that I myself have no special talent. Curiosity, Obsession and dogged endurance, combined with self-criticism, have brought me to my knowledge and understanding "
