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Can I No-Chill in a Corny keg?

Post #1 made 12 years ago
by humpadilo
I am new to this forum and was interested in the No-Chill method. I don't have a cube, but I was thinking that the main purpose for a cube is so that you can squeeze it to get the oxygen out of it. Can I just rack to a corny keg and give it a blast of CO2 and then let it set for a day or two? What do you guys think?

Post #2 made 12 years ago
by Yeasty
Interesting idea but I don't think it will work. Corny kegs only seal with a positive pressure, so as your wort cools its going to reduce your CO2 pressure and start to suck in air. I suppose you could rig it up to your Co2 bottle whilst it cools but I think it would be easier and less risk to try and get your hands on a cube.

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Post #3 made 12 years ago
by humpadilo
If that is the case, I can hook up 4 kegs to my CO2. I could hook it up and keep 12-15 psi on it and keep it in my kegerator to cool faster. I am interested in trying this, unless someone comes up with a reason why it is a really bad idea. I am sure there is some reason or it would have been done already.

Post #4 made 12 years ago
by Mad_Scientist
I see (via google) it's being done as a short term no chill. I would let the kegs sit out overnight just like a plastic no chill, and then stick it in the refrigerator. That would be an awful load on the unit.

Are you fermenting in there too?

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Post #5 made 12 years ago
by humpadilo
I haven't done it yet, but I was thinking that as soon as it cooled, maybe 1-2 days I would transfer to a carboy and pitch my yeast. I think leaving it out for the first day is a good idea. Maybe give it a blast of CO2 every once in a while until I get it in my kegerator?

Post #7 made 12 years ago
by BobBrews
humpadilo,

Don't use a keg for no chill. :nup: It is not a new idea! It has been tried before with bad results. The seals and glues used in construction of the keg are ruined. I can't remember where we discussed it before but forget about it. No chill containers can be had for $17 plus shipping.
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Post #8 made 11 years ago
by nicko
Mad_Scientist wrote:I see (via google) it's being done as a short term no chill. I would let the kegs sit out overnight just like a plastic no chill, and then stick it in the refrigerator. That would be an awful load on the unit.

Are you fermenting in there too?

:peace:
MS
Haha, I stuck a very warm FV into my brew fridge, didn't even think of how hard my old fridge would be working! Fortunately someone shared their wisdom with me and for my latest brew I just left the cubes outside to cool overnight. You live and learn! :lol:
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