Keg to Kettle Conversion (part 1)

Converting a 1/2 bbl beer keg to a kettle for homebrewing beer (part 1 - cutting the top). In order not to bore you, the middle portion is in 2x speed. The loud noise that starts at 1:10 is my air compressor kicking on.

Category:

Howto & Style

Tags:

• beer
• keg
• kettle
• keggle
• homebrew
• plasma
• cutter
• torch

[blackcollarfiend]

i'm sure this has come up earlier but anyone else notice the giant hole in the side?

[av8or233]

@blackcollarfiend That "hole" is either one of the keg handles, or one of the relief/drain points at the base of the top skirt. Both are stamped by the factory, and there is no accident or defect in this keg.

[serger2010]

most people dont have a plasma just laying around!!!!!!

[av8or233]

@serger2010 But most could give a welding/fab shop a six pack (or maybe a case) of beer to have this done quickly and professionally.

[1976wayne]

shoulda filled it with water first now the slag ruined the inside good for a liqour tank no good for a mash tun

[av8or233]

No slag stuck to the inside of the keg during cutting. It cleaned up very nicely.

[4hogwilder]

It's amazing how many professional "know it all's" watch and comment on other peoples videos. I mean, you'd think since they know everything, they wouldn't be watching "how to" videos on YouTube, and critiquing them. HAHA!

GREAT VIDEO MAN, THANKS!!

[15gary37]

Great video; it is hard for me to find a plasma welder where I live; therefore, slowly, with a dremel cutter, I was able to cut the top of my keg. Now, to watch the other parts to see what I might have done better.

[serger2010]

@peoplerdumb1 cool

[peoplerdumb1]

@serger2010 Round here most people seem to.

[serger2010]

@av8or233 good one I love it

[brentb323]

I cut mine with a angle grinder. Worked great!

[Ubojica6661]

Tin can opener XD