valicious
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I was about to just go the route of getting a big ol' CO2 manifold, but then I thought "It'd be great to be able to set different beers at different PSIs"
I'm too cheap to buy a ton of secondary regulators and chain them together, so I assembled a plan and parts list. I was hoping you guys could verify if this will work or not.
From CHI Company:
Miniature Multi-Line Regulators - 2 x $23.70 (CO2RegMini - 03C03102)
I'm not a fan of the MFL outlets on these, but I'll make due. They have a built in back-check valve, so the regulator's safe. My only concern was whether a 100psi regulator would have fine enough control for my purposes, or if I should go with the Norgren model. (the turn dial feature is nice, but it's twice as much)
Cap - Female Flare Thread - 10 x $0.40
Essentially the poor man's shut off valve. I plan to put these on the outlets that I'm not using. When dealing with MFL fittings (like on those regulators), actual shut off valves jump up to over $10
Swivel Nut Hose Stem - 2-Piece 10 x $1.30 (BrassFtg - 05B01117)
These are for the outlets I am using. I ordered 10 of both the caps and these just to be safe that I never run short of either.
1/4" X Fitting 1 x $2.49
The plan is to have barb #1 attached to the tubing connected to my primary regulator and CO2 tank, barb #2 attached to tubing connected to my 3-way manifold I already have, and barbs #3 and #4 will lead to tubing connected to each of the regulators listed above. My primary regulator will be set for the psi for my 3-way manifold. (soda, which is the highest psi)
The above and four sets of gas&liquid disconnects (plus a few parts to repair a corny keg)+shipping = $130.98
From Brewmasters Warehouse
90 degree SS Tail piece 1/4" - 2 x $5.99
Chrome Shank 3" - 2 x $11.99
Based on the picture, I'm assuming these come with the flange and washer.
Beer Hex Nut - 2 x $1.05
Reconditioned 5-Gallon Cornelius Keg - Ball Lock - 4 x $34.99
Total of above (minus discount) +shipping = $164
Total project cost = $294.98
This will bring my keezer from a mere two three taps to a breathtaking seven taps, with the capacity for 10. (10 kegs is the limit of my freezer)
Should all this work. Is it work the extra $45 to get the other brand of regulators?
I'm too cheap to buy a ton of secondary regulators and chain them together, so I assembled a plan and parts list. I was hoping you guys could verify if this will work or not.
From CHI Company:
Miniature Multi-Line Regulators - 2 x $23.70 (CO2RegMini - 03C03102)
I'm not a fan of the MFL outlets on these, but I'll make due. They have a built in back-check valve, so the regulator's safe. My only concern was whether a 100psi regulator would have fine enough control for my purposes, or if I should go with the Norgren model. (the turn dial feature is nice, but it's twice as much)
Cap - Female Flare Thread - 10 x $0.40
Essentially the poor man's shut off valve. I plan to put these on the outlets that I'm not using. When dealing with MFL fittings (like on those regulators), actual shut off valves jump up to over $10
Swivel Nut Hose Stem - 2-Piece 10 x $1.30 (BrassFtg - 05B01117)
These are for the outlets I am using. I ordered 10 of both the caps and these just to be safe that I never run short of either.
1/4" X Fitting 1 x $2.49
The plan is to have barb #1 attached to the tubing connected to my primary regulator and CO2 tank, barb #2 attached to tubing connected to my 3-way manifold I already have, and barbs #3 and #4 will lead to tubing connected to each of the regulators listed above. My primary regulator will be set for the psi for my 3-way manifold. (soda, which is the highest psi)
The above and four sets of gas&liquid disconnects (plus a few parts to repair a corny keg)+shipping = $130.98
From Brewmasters Warehouse
90 degree SS Tail piece 1/4" - 2 x $5.99
Chrome Shank 3" - 2 x $11.99
Based on the picture, I'm assuming these come with the flange and washer.
Beer Hex Nut - 2 x $1.05
Reconditioned 5-Gallon Cornelius Keg - Ball Lock - 4 x $34.99
Total of above (minus discount) +shipping = $164
Total project cost = $294.98
This will bring my keezer from a mere two three taps to a breathtaking seven taps, with the capacity for 10. (10 kegs is the limit of my freezer)
Should all this work. Is it work the extra $45 to get the other brand of regulators?