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General Category => Kegging and Bottling => Topic started by: dllipe on October 20, 2011, 04:59:52 PM
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Bottling got old quick. I am about to receive a kegging system (1 corny keg, regulator, co2 tank) Now I just need to learn how to do it. Where can I find some good information on kegging such as the proper amount of pressure for carbonating and serving, line size/length plus any other important factor that needs addressing and troubleshooting techniques?
I have a small fridge in the basement where I'll keep it so no kegerator or keezer yet.
Cheers!
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Congrats! Kegging rules....... ;)
As for resources, I would search the forum extensively. These guys have been doing it for years and probably every one of your questions is answered somewhere in here or another forum.
If/when you have more questions, just post them!
Dave
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http://www.draughtquality.org/w/page/18182201/FrontPage
I've also found this helpful as a primer:
http://www.northernbrewer.com/documentation/Kegging.pdf
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+1 on searching this forum and the draft quality manual. From my experience, not not trust the 2psi/foot pressure drop of 3/16" line, its more like 1.5. I run 9' lines at 13 psi, and 38F. And buy more kegs than you think you'll need...
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This too, go the the bottom one on the page.
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/zymurgy/free-downloads
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And buy more kegs than you think you'll need...
This is sage advice. I have a dozen, and it feels like too few... Of course, there's likely something wrong with me.
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And buy more kegs than you think you'll need...
This is sage advice. I have a dozen, and it feels like too few... Of course, there's likely something wrong with me.
Likewise I have 12, and wish I had 4 more sometimes. Of course the keezer only holds 8, so maybe I need a new fridge too...
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And buy more kegs than you think you'll need...
This is sage advice. I have a dozen, and it feels like too few... Of course, there's likely something wrong with me.
Nothing wrong with a dozen. Says the guy with 20. Lagering and aging beers ties up the kegs.
I do think a good rule is to estimate what you think you will need, then double.
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A few of the small ones (2 1/2 gal) are nice too. They work great for road trips.
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A few of the small ones (2 1/2 gal) are nice too. They work great for road trips.
They also fit in a 10 gal orange rubbermaid cooler with the lid closed. Just add a tap and easy portable kegerator.
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A few of the small ones (2 1/2 gal) are nice too. They work great for road trips.
They also fit in a 10 gal orange rubbermaid cooler with the lid closed. Just add a tap and easy portable kegerator.
I have the Ice Cube cooler that I use for my 2.5 gal keg. Fits perfectly. :)
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This too, go the the bottom one on the page.
http://www.homebrewersassociation.org/pages/zymurgy/free-downloads
I've been out of the forum/hobby for a while so I missed that whole page. It reminds me that I need to renew my membership. Thanks for posting it.
Sou