demetman
Well-Known Member
Hello guys, I'm starting a keezer project and I need your input for acquiring the best equipment for my needs. I will be converting a 10.6cf GE chest freezer into a keezer(FCM11PHWW). Kegging is entirely a new venture for me. I plan on building a collar onto the base of the freezer and installing 5 faucets. I have a 20# CO2 tank and 10 used ball lock cornies.
My intentions are to allow for at least 3 different serving pressures for various styles of beer. I brew 5 gal batches weekly, of varying styles. I don't mind spending the money for quality equipment up front, so I can grow into this system as I figure things out. What I was thinking, was to use the CO2 tank outside of the keezer with a single dual gauge primary regulator(taprite from morebeer). Run a line from that into the keezer through the collar to a 3 way secondary regulator(taprite). My questios arise at that point. Do I need a valve of some sort between primary and secondary? Should I use a ssT into 1 regulator to carbonate 2 beers at a specific volume(IPAs etc) and the other 2 regulators could be dedicated and set for specific pressures for other styles(belgians, porters, stouts etc)? Do I need a free valve for carbonating other kegs to be tapped next? Or even bottling a few beers to give to friends? I'm just trying to make smart purchases that will allow me to do everything I will need to do as I figure things out and grow with the setup. Should I use 3/16" beverage tubing at 6ft for my beer lines and 5/16" tubing for gas?
I was planning on purchasing Ranco FE601 wired digital temp controller for this unit. I also have noticed that many keezer builts are furnished with computer fans and or bilge fans for air movement. Is this something I should incorporate into my design up front or wait to see if I need air circulation after things are set up? Your thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you
Demetrios
My intentions are to allow for at least 3 different serving pressures for various styles of beer. I brew 5 gal batches weekly, of varying styles. I don't mind spending the money for quality equipment up front, so I can grow into this system as I figure things out. What I was thinking, was to use the CO2 tank outside of the keezer with a single dual gauge primary regulator(taprite from morebeer). Run a line from that into the keezer through the collar to a 3 way secondary regulator(taprite). My questios arise at that point. Do I need a valve of some sort between primary and secondary? Should I use a ssT into 1 regulator to carbonate 2 beers at a specific volume(IPAs etc) and the other 2 regulators could be dedicated and set for specific pressures for other styles(belgians, porters, stouts etc)? Do I need a free valve for carbonating other kegs to be tapped next? Or even bottling a few beers to give to friends? I'm just trying to make smart purchases that will allow me to do everything I will need to do as I figure things out and grow with the setup. Should I use 3/16" beverage tubing at 6ft for my beer lines and 5/16" tubing for gas?
I was planning on purchasing Ranco FE601 wired digital temp controller for this unit. I also have noticed that many keezer builts are furnished with computer fans and or bilge fans for air movement. Is this something I should incorporate into my design up front or wait to see if I need air circulation after things are set up? Your thoughts and opinions are greatly appreciated. Thank you
Demetrios