Over the weekend I ordered the Kegco K209B-3 with the stainless tower and Perlick 630SS faucet upgrade, and also added the "Draftec Deluxe Hand Pump Pressurized Keg Beer Kegerator Cleaning Kit w/ 32 oz. Cleaner. Then (from another company) I ordered 36 of "Ultra Barrier Silver Antimicrobial and PVC Free Beer Tubing. My plan over the long term is to get back into homebrewing I got rid of all my equipment a few years ago (regretting that now). I do not plan to bottle again, so decided to get the kegerator first, and tap commercial brews to start with. For that reason I ordered two KT85-D keg taps, which I understand is whats necessary for most US kegs.
Two questions:
- Am I missing anything (other than the keg of beer) to set this thing up?
-My assumption is that commercial kegs will already be carbonated, so I just need to cool down the keg(s), connect, and set pressure for about 10-12 psi. Is that correct?
For the kegerator over the next few months I expect to install a blower to blow cold air into the tower at some point as well as upgrading the regulator (looking at the Governor double body). Anything else I should be looking for?
I also will purchase brewing equipment again over the next few months, along with necessary kegs and connectors for homebrew kegging, but wanted to get the kegerator functional within reasonable time upon arrival and not wait to start homebrewing first.
Thanks for any and all replies.
Rick
Two questions:
- Am I missing anything (other than the keg of beer) to set this thing up?
-My assumption is that commercial kegs will already be carbonated, so I just need to cool down the keg(s), connect, and set pressure for about 10-12 psi. Is that correct?
For the kegerator over the next few months I expect to install a blower to blow cold air into the tower at some point as well as upgrading the regulator (looking at the Governor double body). Anything else I should be looking for?
I also will purchase brewing equipment again over the next few months, along with necessary kegs and connectors for homebrew kegging, but wanted to get the kegerator functional within reasonable time upon arrival and not wait to start homebrewing first.
Thanks for any and all replies.
Rick