I'm looking into a keezer project, and I'm wondering where everyone gets there kits. I'm looking at having two kegs tapped at all times and want tp be able to carb two kegs at any time as well. I guess I'll need a manifold. Anyone have recommendations?
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Ace_Club
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You'll definitely need a manifold (probably two, two output manifolds. One for each of the gauges). Additionally, if you want to carb kegs at high pressure at the same time you serve at a lower pressure, you will need a dual gauge regulator.
Most homebrew stores have setup kits for this. Check kegconnection, kegcowboy, etc.
Most homebrew stores have setup kits for this. Check kegconnection, kegcowboy, etc.
for equipment i like midwestsupplies.com
The easiest recommendation I can give, is to CALL kegconnection.com at
512-805-3300 or 888-686-3375. I say call because they get hammered with emails and have to play catch up, and when you call, they take care of you right then and there. I called and had all of my million questions answered about lines, manifolds, keg types pros/cons, force carbing, perlicks, etc. and then placed my order having spent LESS than I thought I was going to because I learned there were things I thought I needed in my system that I found out I didn't. Also, the components/hardware is nice stuff, well put together, and worked out of the box with zero problems. I'm sure other companies can offer similar luck, but this is who I went with for my 3 tap system (that I'm already wishing was 4).
So, long story short, and although I know others around here have had issues with kegconnection, I readily recommend them.
512-805-3300 or 888-686-3375. I say call because they get hammered with emails and have to play catch up, and when you call, they take care of you right then and there. I called and had all of my million questions answered about lines, manifolds, keg types pros/cons, force carbing, perlicks, etc. and then placed my order having spent LESS than I thought I was going to because I learned there were things I thought I needed in my system that I found out I didn't. Also, the components/hardware is nice stuff, well put together, and worked out of the box with zero problems. I'm sure other companies can offer similar luck, but this is who I went with for my 3 tap system (that I'm already wishing was 4).
So, long story short, and although I know others around here have had issues with kegconnection, I readily recommend them.
Antler
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http://morebeer.com/view_product/5581/102237/CO2_Regulator_-_Dual_Body_-_Three_Gauge
With this regulator above, can I "T" off both outputs from the regulator, so I have 2 kegs at serving pressure and two kegs carving at any given time? I guess it would be wise to but some valves online after the lines T off, case I just need one crabbing or one serving at a time. Anyone have opinions here or should I be looking into a 4 output manifold.
With this regulator above, can I "T" off both outputs from the regulator, so I have 2 kegs at serving pressure and two kegs carving at any given time? I guess it would be wise to but some valves online after the lines T off, case I just need one crabbing or one serving at a time. Anyone have opinions here or should I be looking into a 4 output manifold.
RensBerserker
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I got my setup from http://www.beveragefactory.com
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Couldn't a person with a single body regulator take a keg from the serving line, and disconnect it. Then carb your new keg, sit it in the corner, and put the other keg back on the line?
Ace_Club
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Jeromy said:
They have good base prices for the kegs, but shipping blows the deal.
dmbhawker
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+1 for kegconnection. Just got my equipment from them and it rocks!
AnchorBock
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I got the two keg dual body regulator kit from midwest. It was fully assembled so u can keg and carb a beer as soon as you take the kit home, but im not a fan of the regulator. It is very difficult to dial in the psi you are going for and it always seems to change a few psi overnight. Thats my only complaint, but if i did it again id probably order from kegconnection.
Antler
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OK, I'm thinking about ordering this week, and I'm looking at this kit.
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-triple-tap-draft-system-with-3-way-gas-manifold.html
I'd like the kit WITHOUT Co2 and I want to upgrade to a dual body regulator. Anyone want to guess what the price will be with and without the corny kegs? Should I go about it this way or just piece together a kit?
http://www.midwestsupplies.com/brew-logic-triple-tap-draft-system-with-3-way-gas-manifold.html
I'd like the kit WITHOUT Co2 and I want to upgrade to a dual body regulator. Anyone want to guess what the price will be with and without the corny kegs? Should I go about it this way or just piece together a kit?
Antler
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I just came from a local brew store and I'm shocked and disappointed with the prices. They had a single keg kit there which consisted of 1 used corny, one used 5lb co2, dual gauge regulator, and a picnic tap. Price was $299.99.
Safe to say I'll be ordering my kit online.
Safe to say I'll be ordering my kit online.
thebeers54
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My local shop has the same setup for $215 and I still think it's too much. I ordered the 4 pack special that was on sabco a couple weeks ago. 4 kegs for $119 plus $30 shipping. They still haven't shipped them yet though.. have to give em a call on monday if they still haven't shipped. I think for the rest of my setup I'm going with either Kegcowboy or beveragefactory.. neither will be cheap to ship to me in MA but they seem to have the best deals.
Antler
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I have 4 cornies I got for free, my 20lb CO2 is gonna be here thursday for $40, and my lHS owner is hooking me up with a dual body regulator for ~$90. Guess I will just piece everything else together.
