1st time at keg carbonation

Kegging
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My kegerator is on the way!! My question is when I rack the beer into the keg does it have to be chilled before I add CO2 pressure or can I hook up the CO2 and then let it chill?

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It does not need to be chilled. Note that it will “take” more CO2 as it cools. I thought I had a leak somewhere after putting the system into the fridge for the first time, but the 10 psi drop was only due to temp.

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if you want to chill it before adding the co2, you can put it outside and cool it down the night before mr. kegerator gets there. unless you live somewhere warm.

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Thanks for the info, planning on racking beer into keg at 68 degrees then letting it chill in kegerator what psi should I start out at???

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It depends on the serving temperature and how much carbonation you want. http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php

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It depends on the serving temperature and how much carbonation you want. http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php[/quote]

And the length/diameter of your line.

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Well, hopefully you’re setting that based on the serving pressure.

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Well, hopefully you’re setting that based on the serving pressure.[/quote]

True.

Thought I would point out to the OP that there are 3 variables. Volumes of carbonation desired, Temp, and the length/size of line for a perfect pour.

:cheers:

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Thanks for all the info!!