Spare Parts...What and How Many???

[BlackDuck]

I'm finally diving into kegging. I'll be ordering my system from kegconnection.com. I'm going to get a basic two faucet kit with picnic taps with ball lock kegs. I read about some of you guys having spare parts on hand.

So, what parts should I add on to the order and how many of each?

[Beer-lord]

You could likely wait a bit it you have new parts but I have a supply of different size o-rings, a few gas and liquid disconnects, some lube (a tube will last 3 times forever). I also have a bag of hose clamps and a spare gas hose. Probably a few other parts. I didn't get these all at once, just collected some parts each time I needed a few things and am hopefully prepared for most of whatever comes my way.
You will love kegging and saving your time from bottling.

[BigPapaG]

Chris, I agree with Paul.

Get it a little at a time...

Start with the lube.... As Paul says, it lasts and lasts...

Then 1 gas plastic connect and 1 spare hose and a couple of clamps.

(If your connector attaches to the hose with a threaded connector instead of a push on connection, get 1 or 2 of the nylon or plastic washers that go in there 'cause they're small... Trust me.)

Then 1 liquid connect and a couple of pairs o-rings for the connects and 1 for the lid for EACH KEG.

There should also be a nylon disk with a hole in it that goes between the tank and regulator and acts as a washer... Good to have one of those in case that connection develops a leak.

Then get a couple of replacement poppets... 2 or 4 should do for quite a while.

I bought used kegs and changed the connect o-rings and lid o-rings right out of the gate.
Haven't had to change them since (about 2.5 years now)

And I just added the 2 replacement poppets which I have not needed to put in service yet...
But will change soon just because... Will probably keep the old ones as emergency spares.

Here's what I did change though...

When you dissasemble the gas and liquid plastic connectors, there's a spring and washer in there...
Lost a washer down the drain I suspect so I just bought 2 of those washers 'cause I'm a dummy...

[BlackDuck]

Thanks guys. I just got off the phone with one of the guys at KegConnection. The kegs come with a set of replacement O-rings already. He suggested the keg lube and a few extra poppets to have on hand right away. That's it. So it sounds like he with both of you guys. Won't need too much right away. Order being placed in 3, 2, 1.....

[Beer-lord]

I forgot to mention poppets and just got 4 more this past weekend. I've rarely needed to change them but if you have a small leak or the spring gets worn, it's cheap insurance.
The folks at kegconnection are great to work with and ship fast too.

[Dawg LB Steve]

You're gonna love it! I have accumulated from time to time spare items, I do need to get a couple of poppets though.

[LagerPMP]

Congrats. Kegconnection is a great site. I have always been happy with them. happy kegging.

[BlackDuck]

Got the shipment notification!!! Should have everything delivered on Monday! Yahtzee!!!!!!!


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[Inkleg]

[BlackDuck]

Well....I've got to come up with something to brew and quick!!! My keg shipment arrived today!

[Inkleg]

We told you Kegconnection was the bomb. Have fun playing with your new toys this weekend.

[Dawg LB Steve]

Just think if you would have held off a few days bottling the 4KC Belgian Strong, you could be drinking it next weekend.

[Beer-lord]

Simmer down there ducky boy! You ain't finished spending just yet. You got your Blichman Bottling gun yet?

[BlackDuck]

No. I don't have the gun yet.

I thought you told me that when I finally break down and get the keg equipment that you would buy the gun for me!!!


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[Inkleg]

I'll just leave this here.

We no need no stinking beer gun.