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Using 5 gallon kegs for 3 gallon batches
It is absolutely fine, bit of extra head space isn't going to cause any harm, or give any magical benefits. Just means you'll have less beer.
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Co2 bulbs and holders
IMHO the answer is a both. The CO2 from the bulb contributes to carbonation in that it keeps a atmosphere of CO2 over the beer and keeps it under slight pressure. It also a prevents a partial vacuum ...
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Transfer from Sanke Keg to Corny keg?
Why not build a hose that goes from the Sanke fitting to the liquid side of your Corny? I'd use CO2 at the lowest pressure that you can to get the liquid to move. Otherwise, use a growler filler ...
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Using 5 gallon kegs for 3 gallon batches
It's not a problem. Runs the risk of oxygen exposure to finished beer if not filled properly, but It can be done at the cost of co2, which is very minimal.
Personally, I purge starsan from the keg ...
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can I carbonate a keg with my own cider
If you have kegs, why not just use CO2 to carb it? That's what I do.
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