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The injector will work with commonly available threaded CO2 cartridges. | The injector will work with commonly available threaded CO2 cartridges. | ||
| − | These are very expensive at bike shops, upwards of $5 each for 16 gram units. | + | These are very expensive at bike shops, upwards of $5 each for 16 gram units. 3/8-24UNF-1A thread. |
They can be got for much cheaper, the key is to ensure that the cartrige is made up of pure CO2: | They can be got for much cheaper, the key is to ensure that the cartrige is made up of pure CO2: | ||
Revision as of 23:49, 12 November 2007
Contents
Wheels
20" Sun L20 Single-Wall Wheelchair Wheels - $64.35 ea.
36 spokes. Radial lace.
Axles
Edmond Wheelchair Repair and Supply
Preferably QR, waiting on wheels to know size.
Keg
2½ GALLON NEW BALL LOCK CORNELIUS TYPE KEG - $92.90
My partictular keg is a 2.5 gallon keg by AEB. 14½" tall, and 8½" wide.
Since the trailer should be capable of carrying a 5 gallon keg at some point, the max size should be 25" tall, and 8½" wide.
Other keg brands:
- Cornelius - Cornelius Kegs, Cornelius Co.
- Firestone Steel Products Co./Spartanburg Stainless Steel Products Inc., Spartanburg, SC now part of Franke/Blefa
- A.E.B. S.R.L.
- Schaefer Containter Systems, also Schaefer Kegs
- EcoKeg
- Thiemann
Tap and Pump
BALL-LOCK PICNIC TAP - $12.90
BALL LOCK INJECTOR - $19.90
Genuine Innovations Cornelius Keg CO2 Charger
CO2 Cartridges
The injector will work with commonly available threaded CO2 cartridges.
These are very expensive at bike shops, upwards of $5 each for 16 gram units. 3/8-24UNF-1A thread.
They can be got for much cheaper, the key is to ensure that the cartrige is made up of pure CO2:
ISI Cartridges, Not threaded.
http://www.gas-depot.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=2
Sanke & Comercial Keg Tap Info
This is the type used by most major brewers.
http://www.homebrewing.org/assets/images/PDF/kegcouplerlistpdf.pdf
http://www.homebrewing.org/Commercial-Couplers_c_92-1-0.html
http://www.stpats.com/index.htm
http://nbrewer.com/couplers.html
Insulation
Neoprene sock with room for ice packs.
KEG PARKA 2.5 TO 3 GALLON - $26.90
Later, someone else can get one for the 5 gallon keg.
KEG PARKA 5 GALLON
http://www.foamorder.com/neoprene.html
Ice
Fastening the Trailer to the Bike
Adams Trail-A-Bike Hitch - Mounts to any seatpost and keeps the trailer tounge out of the way.
Research
http://www.tonystrailers.com/cargo/tp4.jpg
http://www.tonystrailers.com/cargo/bp15.jpg
http://www.tonystrailers.com/cargo/adjustable.jpg
http://www.tonystrailers.com/graphics/page_pic_trailering_01.jpg
http://www.tonystrailers.com/graphics/razzle.jpg
http://www.carryfreedom.com/products.html
http://biketrailerblog.com/uploaded_images/topeak_trailer_kickstand-785567.jpg
http://biketrailerblog.com/uploaded_images/weber_monoporter-756187.jpg
http://bicyclebrothers.com/db5/00427/bicyclebrothers.com/_uimages/P3140026.JPG
http://bicyclebrothers.com/db5/00427/bicyclebrothers.com/_uimages/hitchdetail.bmp
http://bikecart.pedalpeople.com/gallery.html
http://www.bikesandtrailers.com/bike-trailers/index.html
http://justyna.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/2007/10/09/p1000611.jpg
