Magliner Online Submitted 2019-01-16 05:14:33 It鈥檚 hard to think of a modern technological advance more important or beneficial to humanity than the keg. At least Wes Martin Redskins Jersey , a technological advance related to the storage and transportation of drinks. Unfortunately, their importance as a delicious beverage keeping and serving solution does not make kegs any easier to move.
So the following describes some best practices for the safe and successful moving of kegs. Those best practices include not only the safety of those involved, although that is obviously the priority, but also the safety of the keg and its contents. As is always the case, if you鈥檙e unfamiliar with the equipment mentioned here Bryce Love Redskins Jersey , be sure that you familiarize yourself with it before use.
Moving the Keg Safely
Whether you鈥檙e moving a keg from one part of a building to another, into and out of a delivery vehicle, or to and from buildings, the physical transportation of the keg is the trickiest and most dangerous part of the process. Having the right equipment is crucial. And the most important piece of equipment is the hand truck. Hand trucks are now manufactured for a variety of specific purposes. There鈥檚 the stair climbing cart, the appliance dolly Terry McLaurin Redskins Jersey , heavy duty hand trucks, and, luckily for beer distributors, hand trucks are being designed specifically for kegs.
The ideal hand trucks for transporting beer are identifiable by their slight concave curve, which keeps the keg from rolling off of the cart. Most are also equipped with a 鈥渒eg hook Montez Sweat Redskins Jersey ,鈥?which can be hooked to the lip of the keg to keep it secure on the hand truck. Curved back hand trucks, platform hand trucks, and more can be used in the production and transportation of beer.
Do not lift a full keg yourself. Always use a hand truck to move them. Some sources will suggest that if you鈥檙e going to move a keg without a hand truck, to get help from a friend. That is not a good idea either. If one of the keg movers loses their grip for whatever reason, the other person is then suddenly left with nearly 200 pounds of awkward keg weight. And that can lead to badly injured backs Dwayne Haskins Redskins Jersey , shoulders, joints, and broken toes.
Keep It Settled
One of the priorities of keg moving is to jostle and agitate the precious fluid within as little as possible. It likely goes without saying, but don鈥檛 drop kegs and try to keep them from rolling off of the hand truck. If you don鈥檛 have access to a keg-specific hand truck, a good collapsible hand truck can usually be set up to transport loads horizontally or diagonally. If any of those configurations makes the moving of kegs easier Da'Ron Payne Redskins Jersey , take advantage of them.
While it can seem like a much more convenient method of transportation from one room to another, or one part of a room to another, never roll a full keg. Dropping and rolling kegs can not only damage the keg itself, but it can also lead to any carbonated beverage within going flat more quickly. Likewise, when transporting a keg in a vehicle Landon Collins Redskins Jersey , attempt to make the journey as bump-free as possible. It鈥檚 also a good idea to keep the keg out of the heat, direct sunlight, and un-air conditioned vehicles as often as possible. That too can have an adverse effect on the drink within.
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