PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
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PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
I`ve managed to get a PolyKeg sent to me for trial.
Normally these things are a disposable asset, but wishing to find out how they work I took one apart.
There are 150 of these kegs available which are available as a whole lot NOT individually at an amazing price of £75.00 for the lot. Ive posted this in the Equipment Section as it will more than likely last the test of time and may prove a valuable resource in the future.
Basically having de-constructed the thing its a simple anti taper plastic thing (rather like a soda bottle top part but in reverse) and a screw on spear.
The biggest hurdle would be unscrewing the spear although this could be done simply with a home made spanner / socket with 4 cut outs on it (rather like the Halfords socket I made for my crusader kegs).
So in theory for the homebrew bunch of DIY enthusiast they could certainly be reused.
The only reason for taking the keg apart was to actually see what was happening inside.
Now before anyone asks about setting up a group buy....... I`m NOT interested , to get this deal you will need to collect the 150 kegs as one lot from Norwich, I can only simply pass on the contact details of their owner , nothing more, BUT you will more than likely need to collect them this week.
Normally these things are a disposable asset, but wishing to find out how they work I took one apart.
There are 150 of these kegs available which are available as a whole lot NOT individually at an amazing price of £75.00 for the lot. Ive posted this in the Equipment Section as it will more than likely last the test of time and may prove a valuable resource in the future.
Basically having de-constructed the thing its a simple anti taper plastic thing (rather like a soda bottle top part but in reverse) and a screw on spear.
The biggest hurdle would be unscrewing the spear although this could be done simply with a home made spanner / socket with 4 cut outs on it (rather like the Halfords socket I made for my crusader kegs).
So in theory for the homebrew bunch of DIY enthusiast they could certainly be reused.
The only reason for taking the keg apart was to actually see what was happening inside.
Now before anyone asks about setting up a group buy....... I`m NOT interested , to get this deal you will need to collect the 150 kegs as one lot from Norwich, I can only simply pass on the contact details of their owner , nothing more, BUT you will more than likely need to collect them this week.
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Interesting find, I assume these are the 20L ones and they're used, not brand new? I'd like to get hold of some of these to use as secondary fermenters - 150 of them though? If someone was to pick them up and sell them in multiples of 2 for £10 delivered I reckon they would make over £200 in profit (based on £6 post and packing). It would be a right ball-ache packing and sending them though so not sure it would be worth it.
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/PrCat ... ?cc=2&pc=5
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/PrCat ... ?cc=2&pc=5
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
I was looking at one of these in Bookers the other day but they wanted £60 (for a full one, admittedly) - wondered if they could be "reused" with a little ingenuity
150 of em will need someone with a fair amount of space too....but a very good price
150 of em will need someone with a fair amount of space too....but a very good price
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Primary 2 : Nothing
Primary 3 : None
Secondary 1 : Empty
Secondary 1 : None
DJ(1) : Nowt
DJ(2) : N'otin....
In the Keg : Nada
Conditioning : Nowt
In the bottle : Cinnamonator TC, Apple Boost Cider, Apple & Strawberry Cider
Planning : AG #5 - Galaxy Pale (re-brew) / #6 - Alco-Brau (Special Brew Clone) / #7 Something belgian...
Projects : Mini-brew (12l brew length kit) nearly ready
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
I think you've managed to show every picture there apart from one that shows the whole thing!
What do they look like? How much do they hold?
What do they look like? How much do they hold?
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
A quick search on the internet will reveal all....
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/HomePage.php
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/PrCat ... ?cc=2&pc=1
They are the "T" type keg
The one I was sent I believe from the size was a 24ltr although I believe the 150 are 30lt in size either will be good for a "standard" batch size.
The seller will not entertain people buying 1 or 2 kegs he operates a business (has little time) so its 150 or nothing collection this week. If you have storage / understanding Mrs, hire a Luton van for £100 + fuel and go get them - even if you sold them on at £5 to £7.50 each you more than cover any costs. You will need to look in to making the spanners to remove the spears etc.
I have no connection with the seller and am just passing on the information I have in the hope someone might take the oportunity to provide a cheap source of kegs , rather like the pins that are being sold at the moment.
I live a little too far from the seller / dont have storage for 150 kegs therefore didnt proceed with the purchase.
One final note if you buy them its at your own risk NOT mine.
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/HomePage.php
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/PrCat ... ?cc=2&pc=1
They are the "T" type keg
The one I was sent I believe from the size was a 24ltr although I believe the 150 are 30lt in size either will be good for a "standard" batch size.
The seller will not entertain people buying 1 or 2 kegs he operates a business (has little time) so its 150 or nothing collection this week. If you have storage / understanding Mrs, hire a Luton van for £100 + fuel and go get them - even if you sold them on at £5 to £7.50 each you more than cover any costs. You will need to look in to making the spanners to remove the spears etc.
I have no connection with the seller and am just passing on the information I have in the hope someone might take the oportunity to provide a cheap source of kegs , rather like the pins that are being sold at the moment.
I live a little too far from the seller / dont have storage for 150 kegs therefore didnt proceed with the purchase.
One final note if you buy them its at your own risk NOT mine.
Hair of the dog, bacon, butty.
Hops, cider pips & hello.
Name the Movie + song :)
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Name the Movie + song :)
Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Oooooh my.
My "buy it now, just for the heck of it" finger hasen't been itching this much for a loooong time
My "buy it now, just for the heck of it" finger hasen't been itching this much for a loooong time
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
mooj wrote:Interesting find, I assume these are the 20L ones and they're used, not brand new? I'd like to get hold of some of these to use as secondary fermenters - 150 of them though? If someone was to pick them up and sell them in multiples of 2 for £10 delivered I reckon they would make over £200 in profit (based on £6 post and packing). It would be a right ball-ache packing and sending them though so not sure it would be worth it.
http://www.polykeg.it/modules_cms/PrCat ... ?cc=2&pc=5
Up until earlier this week there was nearly distribution points via members in Kent, Norfolk, Oxford, and Cumbria BUT group buys very seldom work my idea would have then been to pass them on "collection" first in a set of 4 to 5 kegs each member of the group only having say 30 kegs to move on...... 6 to 7 collections would have done it. The lucky owners paying say £25.00 to £37.50 for 5 kegs ...... no brainer me thinks... if you had been left with a few over then offer them for "postage" sale.
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Name the Movie + song :)
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Well, I can see why that website thought they needed a model to spice up the pictures a little. They're very cheap but not exactly nice looking things.
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
All depends if you have a glass door on your kegerator?
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Function over form
Really wish I could work out a way of getting these lol
Really wish I could work out a way of getting these lol
Primary 1: Nonthing
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Secondary 1 : Empty
Secondary 1 : None
DJ(1) : Nowt
DJ(2) : N'otin....
In the Keg : Nada
Conditioning : Nowt
In the bottle : Cinnamonator TC, Apple Boost Cider, Apple & Strawberry Cider
Planning : AG #5 - Galaxy Pale (re-brew) / #6 - Alco-Brau (Special Brew Clone) / #7 Something belgian...
Projects : Mini-brew (12l brew length kit) nearly ready
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Primary 2 : Nothing
Primary 3 : None
Secondary 1 : Empty
Secondary 1 : None
DJ(1) : Nowt
DJ(2) : N'otin....
In the Keg : Nada
Conditioning : Nowt
In the bottle : Cinnamonator TC, Apple Boost Cider, Apple & Strawberry Cider
Planning : AG #5 - Galaxy Pale (re-brew) / #6 - Alco-Brau (Special Brew Clone) / #7 Something belgian...
Projects : Mini-brew (12l brew length kit) nearly ready
Join the BrewChat - open minds and adults only - Click here
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Pinto wrote:Function over form
Really wish I could work out a way of getting these lol
Hire yourself a Luton van and spend a day collecting them - simples
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Not that I know of + only one other member contacted me for the details of the seller, no idea if they are still available but I`ve vowed never to get involved in a group buy again - they never seem to work IMO.
If someone does buy them / or they appear on ebay for sale depending on price I`ll gladly buy a few.
If someone does buy them / or they appear on ebay for sale depending on price I`ll gladly buy a few.
Hair of the dog, bacon, butty.
Hops, cider pips & hello.
Name the Movie + song :)
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
There were kegs on that website?!boingy wrote:Well, I can see why that website thought they needed a model to spice up the pictures a little. They're very cheap but not exactly nice looking things.
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Re: PolyKegs 150 Number for £75.00
Hi,
If these are still around.... I am based in Norwich. I intend to hire a Luton van in the next few days for another job. I have storage space for these kegs. I would be willing to have a look at them, and front up the £75 If I thought they were genuinely reuseable.
Simon.
If these are still around.... I am based in Norwich. I intend to hire a Luton van in the next few days for another job. I have storage space for these kegs. I would be willing to have a look at them, and front up the £75 If I thought they were genuinely reuseable.
Simon.