C02 Regulator - expandable?

[underwaterdan]

I have a regulator similar to this which can feed one keg. I am looking to expand to 2 kegs, then maybe up to 3 possibly 4 later on depending on how good I get at this. Is there a simple way to continue add to this reg. or do I have to buy one made to do additional kegs each time?

 

[mysteryberto]

It's best to have a regulator for each keg. That way you can serve different beers at their appropriate carbonation level.

 

[broadbill]

If you want different amount of carbonation on each keg, then you need separate regulators for each.

If you don't mind the same carbonation on each keg, you can build/buy a manifold that essentially splits the gas line to go to each keg.

Hope this helps.

 

[KiltLifter]

You can split the output of that one regulator to as many kegs as you like with T's or Crosses or Manifolds.

Or if you want, there are "secondary regulators" that screw on instead of the gauge, they're the one you see all lined up in a row like on This Page

 

[camiller]

And.... Yes you can remove the high pressure gauge, insert a nipple and add an additional regulator and continue doing that as long as it's practical. If you want four beers on tap and are happy with two pressures you could have a dual regulator and a "Y" or manifold off each.

 

[camiller]

You can split the output of that one regulator to as many kegs as you like with T's or Crosses or Manifolds.

Or if you want, there are "secondary regulators" that screw on instead of the gauge, they're the one you see all lined up in a row like on This Page

We need to be careful how we use the phrase "secondary regulators". On the page KiltLifter linked to with the dual regulator setup both of them are "primary" regulators capable of taking full tank pressure. A true secondary regulator might only be able to take 200psi and would need to be fed off the output (bottom port) of a primary regulator.

 

[MoRoToRiUm]

We need to be careful how we use the phrase "secondary regulators". On the page KiltLifter linked to with the dual regulator setup both of them are "primary" regulators capable of taking full tank pressure. A true secondary regulator might only be able to take 200psi and would need to be fed off the output (bottom port) of a primary regulator.

+1 beat me to it- Better off with to primarys in line with high gauge on the end in my books. Quite happy with mine (force cabing and serving pressure at the same time is really convenient).

 

[underwaterdan]

Wow that was some good info, so I guess to start cheap I will just split what I have with a Y and then when I go to 3 or 4 make the big investment, I didn't realize how expensive they would be. Maybe I can try and find a used one someplace for a little cheaper. One more ? can I unhook one keg while I force carb the other, as long as I don't draw from the keg it should stay under pressure, correct?

 

[kirscp]

If the keg is carbonated, you can unhook it.

 

[david_42]

To add to the confusion, some companies use "secondary" for regulators that are remotely attached to full tank pressure.

 

[underwaterdan]

To add to the confusion, some companies use "secondary" for regulators that are remotely attached to full tank pressure.

That did confuse me!