Keeping it carbonated

[Rockweezy]

So I went the cheap route when purchasing a CO2 regulator and purchased the lowest end one available at Northern Brewer. I typically force carb my beer test and drink. However, I need to jump start my keg every few drinks so that it keeps flowing. I do not keep my beer connected to the CO2 because my tank is too big for my fridge. I feel like the lack of a consistent pressure might cause my beer to go flat after initially being carbonated. Is that possible? What is the best method if I can't keep my beers connected to the CO2?

 

[bmckee56]

Have you checked thoroughly for possible leakage either from you regulator or your hose connections. Also you might want to check the lid of the keg to ensure it is properly seated.

I ain't no expert, but I would check these things and make certain all was tight.

Good Luck.

Salute!

 

[Yooper]

I think that the only thing to do is what you are doing- or drill a small hole in the side of the fridge and run the gas line in. If you don't tap the beer, it'll stay carbonated, once it's carbonated. But each time you open the tap, the co2 pressure will drop, so that the co2 inside can push the beer. If you don't keep it hooked up to the gas at serving pressure, the beer will stop flowing when the pressure drops below about 2-4 psi, and will go flat eventually if not put back on the gas.

I keep my gas on at 10-12 psi at all times.

 

[Baldy_Beer_Brewery]

Do as yooper suggested and run a co2 line into the fridge. However be sure that you don't drill through any critical innards or you will have warm beer on top of it being flat.