One at or on the CO2 regulator the regulator supplied should be inclusive of such a safety mechanism. One at or on the product container coupler or in the pressure gas line the keg coupler should be inclusive of such a safety mechanism.
A regulator is an essential part of a kegerator dispense system and monitors your CO2 pressure. You can find single gauge regulators or dual gauge regulators, which connect to the air line and read the pressure. With a single gauge regulator, the display will show you your CO2 pressure.
With a dual gauge regulator, you want to look a the gauge that shows a range of PSI pounds per square inch. On the regulator, you will see an arrow point to your current CO2 pressure. This will depend on the beer you are serving but most American breweries recommend a pressure between PSI.
If you aren't advised on the pressure by the beer maker or perhaps it's your own homebrew, it is best to start dispensing at 10 PSI and adjust accordingly to achieve your perfect pour. If you will be dispensing multiple kegs that use the same CO2 pressure, you can split the gas flow to each keg using a two product regulator or an air line distributor.
However, if you will be dispensing multiple kegs with different pressure requirements, secondary gas regulators will be needed to adjust the pressure for each keg.
A typical 5lb. CO2 tank can dispense between 2 to 4 full-sized kegs, depending on the ambient temperature. The colder the ambient temperature the closer you will get to 4 kegs. Depending on what size keg you will be dispensing and what size CO2 tank you purchase, you can expect to dispense the following number of kegs:. We offer kegerators that store the CO2 tank both inside and outside. The Kegco K Series kegerators store the tank on the outside and the K Series 's store them inside.
This is mostly a matter of preference, as it doesn't make a tremendous difference. However, as we stated previously, ambient temperature can affect the number of kegs that can be dispensed from one CO2 tank. At our physical location, Beverage Factory offers CO2 tank refills but you can also get your tank refilled at any homebrew supply shop, welding supply stores, sporting good stores that sell paintball guns, or places that fill fire extinguishers.
It is very easy to find out if you have a CO2 leak in your line. Head to our blog on fixing a CO2 leak to learn about how to detect and fix a leak. How do I know what pressure my CO2 is set to? What pressure should my CO2 tank be set to? How do I set my CO2 tank pressure? How many kegs can I dispense with one CO2 tank? Should my CO2 tank be store inside or outside the kegerator cabinet? That way, the regulator controls how much carbonation is in the beer that gets to the tap.
The first factor to consider is whether the beer has been tapped or not. If the keg is intact and kept in the refrigeration compartment, the beer can virtually last as long as desired. Generally, this also depends on the type of beer and the efficiency of the system.
Provided the parameters for carbonation and temperature are set well for the specific type of beer, the keg will stay fresh longer than it will take you to finish it. A good estimate is to go for around 38 degrees Fahrenheit and psi CO2. However, you should seek out specific information for your type of beer. It is important to note that even though the beer will not go bad if kept in the kegerator for long periods, the flavor might change over time.
This is due to natural processes within the beer itself. Hop-driven beers especially will lose aroma over time. The flavor itself will become more malt-forward and sweet within 3 months. Take some time to find out what happens over time to your type of beer if you want to know what to expect with long refrigeration. The taps and lines will get dirty long before the beer actually gets spoiled.
Dirty taps and lines will make the beer taste badly, so make sure you regularly clean and air them. This will also keep bacteria away from any interaction with the beer itself.
Essentially, the CO2 in a kegerator keeps your beer properly carbonated. Every keg of beer initially has a certain amount of CO2 in it. As the beer gets dispensed, the CO2 expands and pushes the beer up until it gets to the tap.
Then, it is released into the air. Filtered by:. Previous template Next. Hey guys just wonderin how long my 5lber should last? Tags: None. Comment Post Cancel. It should last kegs, thats what I have, and mine always lasts. To the guy that said his hasn't budged I keep mine in the fridge, and it read at around , even if its full, and stays there until its pretty much spent.
I've heard that it does the same if its kept out of the keg as well, it'll read higher then if its cold, but it'll still stay in one spot until its pretty much empty. Last edited by shawnman81 ; , AM. Originally posted by shinny keg View Post. Originally posted by doug ellis View Post. It didn't feel full by weight so I asked if they filled it all the way.
The comment was I agree with this rule of thumb. I do really think you get what you pay for, mostly. But a little consumer research goes a long way towards finding a true good deal.
I have a paintball shop that fills my tank up. It's been full each time. Just last weekend, I went there, and struck up a casual conversation with the guy.
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