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.
Cheers.
Bill Velek
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