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Genuine Innovations Co2 Keg charger bulbs

Started by mcooney, November 06, 2015, 03:32:25 PM

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mcooney

Hi Just,
        bought a Genuine Innovations keg charger and a pack of 5 replacement 16 gram bulbs with it to trying kegging before I get a tank/regulator etc..

The charger came with a threaded Co2 bulb but the pack of spares which came from the same site are un-threaded.

Anyone know if they are compatible?

http://www.homebrewwest.ie/keg-charger-plus-co2-cartridge-1820-p.asp

http://www.homebrewwest.ie/co2-cartridges-for-keg-charger-5-pcs-2174-p.asp


auralabuse

Don't think so,as far as I remember you screw them in to break the seal at the neck. Unless there is a mechanism to close onto the opposite end of the bulb.

Richie71

I was just about to buy one of these myself for dispensing from an already carbonated keg. Seems a bit odd that they'd sell replacement cartridges that don't fit the keg charger they're selling.  Let us know if you get these to work mcooney.

hopapotamus

i bought one , and still cant find anywhere selling the screw in co2 bulbs , waste of money imo. if anyone finds food grade screw in co2 bulbs let me know


Leann ull

Tyre Co2 is definitely not food grade, it can up before.

Richie71

Similar ones here:

https://www.tyreinflators.co.uk/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=256

According to the product info they're all 100% co2. Wouldn't that make them food grade? (Open to correction coz I don't really know what in talking about )


Leann ull

November 07, 2015, 08:56:42 PM #7 Last Edit: November 07, 2015, 09:11:02 PM by CH
C02 needs to be scrubbed to make it food grade, that's not the issue here though.
It came up on Jims before, the tyre inflation bulbs aren't suitable.
There is a oil they use in cheaper Bulbs in the the forming rolling on the side and lid of the bulb which is fine for tyres but not unless you want it in your beer...
The food grade ones are more expensive as I believe they use a slightly different metal to allow them to be formed without the oil.
It's nothing to do with the contents it's the process.

I have one of those things with the correct bulbs and they are less that useless, far better off with a little 2 kg tank and a cheap reg

Richie71

Well that's a bummer, thanks for clearing it up though. The setup I have only holds two kegs in the fridge so I was hoping to stick a couple of spare kegs outside the back door at Christmas and use one of these to help dispense the beer. 
Still wonder why HBW are selling the charger and non compatible bulbs. Seems like a few people have wasted a few quid on these already.

Greg2013

Quote from: CH on November 07, 2015, 07:51:15 PM
Tyre Co2 is definitely not food grade, it can up before.

I seem to remember a video on youtube where someone used these  ;D
"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet."  Gen. James 'Mad Dog' Mattis USMC(Ret.)

mcooney

After doing a bit of Googling I think these might work. I'm down to brew the beer to fill it next weekend but I'll probably try one during the week and post here how I get on. I think the plastic sleeve fits well enough to keep a good seal.

Greg2013

I also have one of those keg chargers and like you cannot find food grade screw top 16gr bulbs anywhere. :'(
"Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet."  Gen. James 'Mad Dog' Mattis USMC(Ret.)

HomeBrewWest

November 09, 2015, 09:37:30 PM #12 Last Edit: November 09, 2015, 09:55:44 PM by HomeBrewWest
Quote from: Richie71 on November 07, 2015, 11:22:48 PM
Well that's a bummer, thanks for clearing it up though. The setup I have only holds two kegs in the fridge so I was hoping to stick a couple of spare kegs outside the back door at Christmas and use one of these to help dispense the beer. 
Still wonder why HBW are selling the charger and non compatible bulbs. Seems like a few people have wasted a few quid on these already.
Bit lost here Richie, see OP. These are Brouwland products and we stock replacement bulbs for them:
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/co2-cartridges-for-keg-charger-5-pcs-2174-p.asp
and
http://www.homebrewwest.ie/keg-charger-plus-co2-cartridge-1820-p.asp

same as:

https://www.brouwland.com/en/our-products/brewing/beer-kegs-and-accessories/soda-kegs-and-accessories/d/keg-charger-co2-cartridge?gaCategory=search#.VkEQPb-o12A
and
https://www.brouwland.com/en/our-products/brewing/beer-kegs-and-accessories/soda-kegs-and-accessories/d/co2-cartridges-for-keg-charger-5-pcs?gaCategory=search#.VkERqL-o12A

mcooney, did you buy these from an authorized Brouwland agent? If you're not sure, check:
https://www.brouwland.com/en/distributors/country:IE
for Ireland and
https://www.brouwland.com/en/distributors/country:GB
for the UK.

If its us, we'll sort it out . . . just PM me an order number.
"I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth, they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts, and beer." Abraham Lincoln. www.homebrewwest.ie

Drum

Quote from: HomeBrewWest on November 09, 2015, 09:37:30 PM

If its us, we'll sort it out . . . just PM me an order number.

Fair play Brian, cant ask for more than that.



Just wondering, Have you tryed the keg charger with the replacement bulbs ye sell? I've been thinking about getting one aswell, as a cheaper alternative to co2 tanks just to get started in kegging. 

armedcor

I'd be a bit confused myself Brian. Even on both those links you posted the replacement Co2 cartridges are different. You can clearly see the cartridge included with the charger is threaded but on both your site and brouwlands the replacement cartridges are smooth not threaded?