Hello all. I've been lurking here for a while and decided a couple of months ago to build a keezer. I got several of the parts for Christmas, which motivated me to get moving on the build, and I think it's ready for action.
I've read a lot of posts on this site (and others), but before I actually try to pull a draft beer I want to make sure I'm not missing some critical step or test.
I'm not going to get too much into detail about the build here (hope to do that later in a separate thread), but here are the general specs of my keezer:
Kenmore 7.1 cu/ft freezer
Tapright primary regulator
Tapright 3 way secondary regulator
2 Perlick faucets
2 SS Shank assemblies
5 lb CO2 tank
2 Taprite SS Sankey Type D Couplers (I don't home brew, yet.)
Gas Line: 5/16 ID, 9/16 OD Red
Beer Line: Ultra Barrier Silver 3/16 ID, 7/16 OD (10' lines to start)
I attached all the lines using Oetiker clamps.
Gas side:
Primary regulator to tank: I didn't use a washer b/c O ring included on reg
Primary to secondary Reg: FFL to Barb swivel nut with 1/4" tailpiece washer
Secondary to coupler: FFL Barb with 1/4" tailpiece washer
Beer Side:
Coupler to Beer Line: Tailpiece with Hex nut to Coupler with "Beer" washer b/t tailpiece and coupler.
Beer line to Shank: Tailpiice with Hex nut to Shank with "Beer" washer b/t tailpiece and coupler.
Yesterday I hooked the freezer to the temp controller and let everything cool down (set for 35 F). Today I picked up to 1/6 kegs (Vienna 8 point IPA and Mich Ultra). They are in the keezer cooling and I have attached all the lines, but not tapped either keg.
I pressurized the system to the couplers. Primary pressure set to 20 lbs, secondary to 10 pounds. I turned off the gas at the bottle and left the system pressurized to check for leaks.
So, if the pressure holds, am I ready to tap sometime tonight or tomorrow?
This is my first keezer and first time dealing with draft beer at home other than with a party tap, so I don't want to miss a step that would be obvious to someone with more experience.
Any feedback is appreciated. Here are a couple of shots of my setup prior to connecting the lines:
Thanks!
I've read a lot of posts on this site (and others), but before I actually try to pull a draft beer I want to make sure I'm not missing some critical step or test.
I'm not going to get too much into detail about the build here (hope to do that later in a separate thread), but here are the general specs of my keezer:
Kenmore 7.1 cu/ft freezer
Tapright primary regulator
Tapright 3 way secondary regulator
2 Perlick faucets
2 SS Shank assemblies
5 lb CO2 tank
2 Taprite SS Sankey Type D Couplers (I don't home brew, yet.)
Gas Line: 5/16 ID, 9/16 OD Red
Beer Line: Ultra Barrier Silver 3/16 ID, 7/16 OD (10' lines to start)
I attached all the lines using Oetiker clamps.
Gas side:
Primary regulator to tank: I didn't use a washer b/c O ring included on reg
Primary to secondary Reg: FFL to Barb swivel nut with 1/4" tailpiece washer
Secondary to coupler: FFL Barb with 1/4" tailpiece washer
Beer Side:
Coupler to Beer Line: Tailpiece with Hex nut to Coupler with "Beer" washer b/t tailpiece and coupler.
Beer line to Shank: Tailpiice with Hex nut to Shank with "Beer" washer b/t tailpiece and coupler.
Yesterday I hooked the freezer to the temp controller and let everything cool down (set for 35 F). Today I picked up to 1/6 kegs (Vienna 8 point IPA and Mich Ultra). They are in the keezer cooling and I have attached all the lines, but not tapped either keg.
I pressurized the system to the couplers. Primary pressure set to 20 lbs, secondary to 10 pounds. I turned off the gas at the bottle and left the system pressurized to check for leaks.
So, if the pressure holds, am I ready to tap sometime tonight or tomorrow?
This is my first keezer and first time dealing with draft beer at home other than with a party tap, so I don't want to miss a step that would be obvious to someone with more experience.
Any feedback is appreciated. Here are a couple of shots of my setup prior to connecting the lines:
Thanks!
