Home Brew Forums > Home Brewing Beer > Bottling/Kegging > 1st Time Kegging Question




Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 02-27-2010, 01:21 AM   #1
dc_x
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Posts: 17
Default 1st Time Kegging Question

I kegged my first beer tonight and can't figure out how to adjust the regulator. I definitely have C02 flowing. I have released the pressure out of the keg twice.

My problem is I can't turn the knob on the regulator to adjust the pressure. It's on 20 PSI right now and I can't turn the knob in either direction.

I have the Taprite dual body regulator from Kegconnection. http://stores.kegconnection.com/Detail.bok?no=216

I only have 1 keg connected, but neither knob turns. I feel like I am missing something obvious here, but like I said this is my first time doing this.


dc_x is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Old 02-27-2010, 01:23 AM   #2
ShortSnoutBrewing
Kwanesum Chinook Illahee
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
 
ShortSnoutBrewing's Avatar
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,267
Liked 11 Times on 10 Posts
Likes Given: 1

Default

Are you pushing the nobs in? I have one regulator like that and it wont turn unless your pushing in...


ShortSnoutBrewing is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Old 02-27-2010, 02:23 AM   #3
shortyjacobs
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Twin Cities, MN
Posts: 2,511
Liked 24 Times on 24 Posts
Likes Given: 3

Default

Never used the taprites, but I've worked with regs that you need to pull out on. So if pushing doesn't work...pull.
__________________
Itchy Dog Brewery.

(As of 10-24-2011)
Primary - Steppe 112 PA, 2x Monday RyePA
Aging - None :-(
On tap - Big Dog, Apfelwein, Steppe 112 PA

My invisible AG sculpture, with no actual sculpture and a tiny footprint.
My Kegerator goes offroading!
My Coors Home Draft dispenser for boating/beering on the go.
shortyjacobs is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Old 02-27-2010, 02:38 AM   #4
JohnnyO
Mustang2Minivan<4mos
Feedback Score: 1 reviews
 
JohnnyO's Avatar
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Hamden, CT
Posts: 7,824
Liked 714 Times on 693 Posts
Likes Given: 222

Default

On that model you need to pull out. I picked up one of these a few months back. Use your finger tips to pull the knob out, then you'll be able to adjust the pressure.
__________________
Fermenting: American Wheat
Drinking: APA, My Own Personal Helles
On Deck: IPA
JohnnyO is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Old 02-27-2010, 02:42 AM   #5
dc_x
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: DC
Posts: 17
Default

Got it, thanks. I popped the knob out and it works fine.
dc_x is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Old 02-27-2010, 03:34 PM   #6
ShortSnoutBrewing
Kwanesum Chinook Illahee
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
 
ShortSnoutBrewing's Avatar
Recipes 
 
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 3,267
Liked 11 Times on 10 Posts
Likes Given: 1

Default

in, out...all the same, right! Sorry about that. I knew it was one or the other and picked the wrong one. Glad you were able to figure it out.


ShortSnoutBrewing is offline
 
Reply With Quote Quick reply to this message
Reply

Quick Reply
Message:
Options
Thread Tools
Display Modes


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Kegging, Pressure/Temp/Time question jonbrout Bottling/Kegging 8 04-30-2009 05:09 AM
First time kegging question about force carbing GroosBrewz Soda Making 4 03-05-2009 07:45 PM
First time kegging question NitrouStang96 Bottling/Kegging 15 06-05-2008 06:25 PM
First Time Kegging Question kdsarch Bottling/Kegging 4 02-24-2008 12:49 AM
First Time Kegging Question...To chill before or after Two Dog's Brewing Bottling/Kegging 10 07-22-2007 03:55 PM



FOLLOW US ON