New to Kegging

[kuenro02]

I will be switching to kegging my homebrew in the next few weeks and have plenty of questions.

1. At what PSI do I want to set my regulator?
2. What are the advantages of a ball loc over a pin loc?
3. Good places to find cheap kegging/brewing equipment?

I know I have more but just can't think of them right now. Thanks in advance!

 

[Reno_eNVy]

1) Wow, that's a really general question. It depends on what style, what temperature, and what level of carbonation you want. Consult this chart. Most style guidelines will give you a recommended volumes of Co2 level

2) Not much either way. I just prefer ball lock because the disconnects are shorter

3) Kegconnection hooked me up. Also check out the classifieds here and craigslist.

 

[agsensi]

+1 for keg connection.com I just got 2 keg conversion kit under 200 best deals I found. Just one recommendation don't place ur order online call Ben from customer service page and place order from him took me 2 weeks to get money back on my card after there system declined it. Just a sugestion... Good luck.

Cheers

 

[Reno_eNVy]

+1 for keg connection.com I just got 2 keg conversion kit under 200 best deals I found. Just one recommendation don't place ur order online call Ben from customer service page and place order from him took me 2 weeks to get money back on my card after there system declined it. Just a sugestion... Good luck.

Cheers

I've only ever called to place orders since the first time I had to split my order between two birthday gift cards. But yeah, super awesome customer service over the phone.

 

[kuenro02]

Sorry for the very general questions! Like I said I'm very new. This info is very appreciated. I just checked out keg connection and they have some great deals. If I were to buy a single keg set up how much will I have to change if I want to switch to have 2 kegs on the same co2 tank? A new regulator? obviously new lines and connects

 

[Reno_eNVy]

Sorry for the very general questions! Like I said I'm very new. This info is very appreciated. I just checked out keg connection and they have some great deals. If I were to buy a single keg set up how much will I have to change if I want to switch to have 2 kegs on the same co2 tank? A new regulator? obviously new lines and connects

Oh don't apologize, I was just having some fun.

There are two options for upgrading from one to two kegs:

1) Get an air distributer. This works well but only if you're okay with having both kegs at the same PSI. Here's a nice 2 way distributer

2) Get a dual regulator. It allows you to set two kegs to different PSI. Something like this will do

3) Get another regulator and attach it to the end of your single regulator to essentially make what is in the link on #2.... this is if you're comfortable with DIY. Here ya go.

Hope that helps!