Cornelius-Kegs Howto

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Cornelius Kegs

What are they?

Original uses and types

Current uses

Anatomy of a Cornelius Keg

Why would I want to use them?

Availability

Usability

Sounds great! What do I need ?

Kegs

New

Secondhand

Gas

Using canisters + regulator

Using CO2 ampules

Connectors

Types (Air + Liquid)

One-way valve

Threads vs Barbs

Beerlines

Diameter concerns

Length concerns

Taps

Party Tap

Compensator beer-tap

Putting it all together

From CO2 to Keg

Parts

Tools

From Keg to Cup

Parts

Tools

Specific builds

Kegerator/keezer

Party-tap

Metal 'growler' option

Back-pressure 'growler' filler

How do i do <X>?

Filling

Putting my beer in cornelius kegs

Pressurize with CO2

Pressurize with secondary fermentation

Putting <other stuff> in cornelius kegs

How to pressurize

Concerns regarding clogging/cleaning=

Cleaning

(Dis-)Assembly

Cleaning agents

Revising/Fixing

Testing

Sealing rubbers

Overpressure-valve