Comments on: How To Convert a Retired Sanke (1/2 bbl) 15 Gallon Keg Into A Boil Kettle

By: Keg to a Kettle, a newbies experience - Home Brew Forums

Keg to a Kettle, a newbies experience - Home Brew Forums — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 04:17:25 +0000

[...] here is my experience so far of converting a keg to a kettle. Here is the guide i used. http://hoppybrewing.com/2008/03/10/how-to-convert-a-retired-sanke-12-bbl-15-gallon-keg-into-a-boil-k… After the keg was taken apart, i took a sharpie and drew a circle around the top. I then took a [...]

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 16:19:53 +0000

I measured from where the bottom plate is welded on.

By: Mike S.

Mike S. — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:04:20 +0000

i just have one question, when measureing the hole for the spigot do you measure it from the very bottom of the bottom ring or where its welded to the ring on the bottom?

By: new keggle - Home Brew Forums

new keggle - Home Brew Forums — Tue, 28 Dec 2010 22:13:34 +0000

[...] http://hoppybrewing.com/2008/03/10/how-to-convert-a-retired-sanke-12-bbl-15-gallon-keg-into-a-boil-k… Has link to BobbyM's video, too. [...]

By: bazookoid

bazookoid — Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:29:59 +0000

you can see how to remove the inner stem valve dealy here:

it works like a charm! i am in the process of converting my first keg.. GREAT info!!

By: Alex

Alex — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 05:41:35 +0000

I actually got my kegs with the top assembly already removed, so I did not have to deal with that problem. I have, however read posted instructions on how to let out the air and disassemble the connection parts of a keg. I can’t recall where I found that, but it is out there! Happy hunting!

By: jp

jp — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:04:39 +0000

good article but didint cover how to release the pressure and drain all the old beer out without showering yourself with beer. any ideas? had considered shooting a hole in it but havent done anything yet

By: Sparkes

Sparkes — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:23:30 +0000

Is the keg aluminum? I thought you werent supposed to brew with aluminum because it leaves a metallic taste.

By: Steve Counts

Steve Counts — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 22:49:35 +0000

Hello,
I was looking up above and see that you are able to get a keg for $15.00.
Is that still true as of 2-27-09?
And do you buy and ship for people who cannot get that type of deal?
If so, where are you (for shipping purposes)and how would some one go about making the request to purchase a unit to convert?
Please respond.
Steve

By: Alan

Alan — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:28:01 +0000

How long did it take to cut the top off the keg?

What angle grinder blade type did you use?