I have a lot of questions!
I am considering purchasing this 3 keg setup from Keg Connection since I am feeling that I should go a little larger then I think I want. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=465
From read, it seems like going with a dual body regulator is the way to go and this is the upgrade to that. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=462
I was going to go with a 10# CO2 tank.
I was speaking to a friend who kegs but doesn’t go through it that quickly. He said that with a keezer or the like, you have warm beer in the line/tap, and cold beer in the fridge. Without drinking it at a decent pace, the warm beer can create mold in the line/tap, any truth to this?
I was considering this tap for travel and home instead of using a picnic tap, but from reading having a line help with dispensing. It this thing not worth it? http://morebeer.com/view_product/5582/1 … t_Assembly
Any other advice or suggestions would be great.
[quote=“ScubaBrew”]I have a lot of questions!
I am considering purchasing this 3 keg setup from Keg Connection since I am feeling that I should go a little larger then I think I want. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=465
From read, it seems like going with a dual body regulator is the way to go and this is the upgrade to that. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=462
Only reason for a dual regulator is if you want to serve beers at different pressure. Or to try and carbonate a beer faster with a higher pressure. It’s not a necessity, IMO.
I was going to go with a 10# CO2 tank.
I was speaking to a friend who kegs but doesn’t go through it that quickly. He said that with a keezer or the like, you have warm beer in the line/tap, and cold beer in the fridge. Without drinking it at a decent pace, the warm beer can create mold in the line/tap, any truth to this?
I have not had an issue with mold in the tap line on a single tower with no cooling aids. I might go 3-5 days between pours.
I was considering this tap for travel and home instead of using a picnic tap, but from reading having a line help with dispensing. It this thing not worth it? http://morebeer.com/view_product/5582/1 … t_Assembly
[color=#008000]Have not used one. But yes, the beverage line allows the pressure to drop so that you don’t get a glass of foam. You can dial the pressure down on the regulator and release the pressure in the keg to help get a good pour for the short time you would use this.
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Any other advice or suggestions would be great.[/quote]
[color=#008000]For traveling, look at getting a paint ball tank (9-20oz), adapter
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/the-adapter-co-2-go.html
and 2nd regulator. The tank also makes for back up tank when you main tank goes empty on the weekend.[/color]
[quote=“Nighthawk”][quote=“ScubaBrew”]
[color=#008000]For traveling, look at getting a paint ball tank (9-20oz), adapter
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/the-adapter-co-2-go.html
and 2nd regulator. The tank also makes for back up tank when you main tank goes empty on the weekend.[/color][/quote][/quote]
Nighthawk,
Thanks for the advice, that was excellent.
How many gallons could a 20oz. tank serve? I was looking at the dispensers with a 16g cartridge but the 20oz seems to be more economical.
[quote=“ScubaBrew”][quote=“Nighthawk”][quote=“ScubaBrew”]
[color=#008000]For traveling, look at getting a paint ball tank (9-20oz), adapter
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/the-adapter-co-2-go.html
and 2nd regulator. The tank also makes for back up tank when you main tank goes empty on the weekend.[/color][/quote][/quote]
Nighthawk,
Thanks for the advice, that was excellent.
How many gallons could a 20oz. tank serve? I was looking at the dispensers with a 16g cartridge but the 20oz seems to be more economical.[/quote]
Besides economical, it’s a set it and forget it system. No worries of someone over charging the keg and making foam. If you have a paintball shop nearby, see if they have some older steel tanks. Many people have moved away from steel because of the weight. Or look on ebay for tanks and regulators. Tanks should run $15 and a regulator ~$35
I think the guy at the shop (FT job he works at an ethanol company) said a 9oz tank would dispense 2-3 kegs. It’s been a couple of years sense I talked with him about it. 20oz should have more CO2 that you would need for a party. Unless you are pushing 3-4 15g kegs.
I would agree with Nighthawk that a dual regulator is far from necessary, but it’s worth doing if it fits in your budget–for the reasons he’s already stated, plus it will allow you to use a counter pressure filler or beer gun without messing with a Y or T adapter.
If you buy from Keg Connection, I recommend “upgrading” to the Taprite regulator. It has a built in o-ring, which means you don’t have to mess with washers. Washers are cheap, but it’s one more consumable you have to keep on hand (they’re supposed to be used once and then replaced).
The Taprite was what I was looking at. Other suggestions other then Kegconnection? They seem to have the right price and disclose what brand of regulator you are purchasing.
I’ve made a few purchases from kegconnection.com and have been very happy. You can probably find a better deal on kegs elsewhere, but for other things it will be hard to do better.
