Pick my keg dispensing method!

[valicious]

I recently got a used corny keg setup complete with 5lb CO2 bottle and regulator. The line to the picnic faucet is wrapped in duct tape though, and I'm not sure I trust it.
I'm still a bit hazy on the exact details of everything I need for dispensing (fitting, stoppers, etc), so I'm letting HBT pick my method!

Just...try to keep it not too insanely expensive I'd like to order from Brewmaster's Warehouse, so if you could pick from there...

 

[Skins_Brew]

What do you currently have?It sounds like you have everything you need but I would suggest replacing the serving line and picnic tap. Take apart the disconnects and give them a good soak and cleaning. I would also recommend replacing the the orings on the posts and lid.

 

[Skins_Brew]

http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0101762/tubing-316

I would get at least 6 ft of this....

http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0101645/picnic-tap

http://www.brewmasterswarehouse.com/product/0102103/oring-set-for-corneilus-kegs

That's all you really need considering you have a keg, tank, reg and disconnects. Total is like $11 bucks. Unless you are ordering a bunch of other stuff, I would recommend getting this stuff at your LHBS. No sense in paying $7 shipping for a $11 order.

 

[valicious]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Keg-Faucet-Adaptor-Assembly_p_909.html


Would this be fine? $30.54 shipped

EDIT:
On second thought...I thought it might be easier to have a picnic tap. If the keg is in the fridge, it'd be kinda nice to not have to reach all the way to the back to fill up my glass. The chrome faucet just looks so awesome though...

Barbed Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect
O-Ring Set
Picnic Tap
3/16" Tubing - 6 feet

It comes to $16.63 without shipping. I'd love to know when Brewmaster's Warehouse is having their next sale (holidays are coming up) because I have a massive grain order I need to put in. I'm planning on stocking up)

 

[Skins_Brew]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Keg-Faucet-Adaptor-Assembly_p_909.html


Would this be fine? $30.54 shipped

EDIT:
On second thought...I thought it might be easier to have a picnic tap. If the keg is in the fridge, it'd be kinda nice to not have to reach all the way to the back to fill up my glass. The chrome faucet just looks so awesome though...

Barbed Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect
O-Ring Set
Picnic Tap
3/16" Tubing - 6 feet

It comes to $16.63 without shipping. I'd love to know when Brewmaster's Warehouse is having their next sale (holidays are coming up) because I have a massive grain order I need to put in. I'm planning on stocking up)

Dont forget to get a gas in disconnect...

 

[valicious]

Dont forget to get a gas in disconnect...

We already have a gas-in disconnect. We have a liquid-out disconnect+picnic tap, but they're both really grimy and both shown a lot of use, so I was hoping to replace those with something.

 

[jeffmeh]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Keg-Faucet-Adaptor-Assembly_p_909.html


Would this be fine? $30.54 shipped

EDIT:
On second thought...I thought it might be easier to have a picnic tap. If the keg is in the fridge, it'd be kinda nice to not have to reach all the way to the back to fill up my glass. The chrome faucet just looks so awesome though...

Barbed Liquid Ball Lock Disconnect
O-Ring Set
Picnic Tap
3/16" Tubing - 6 feet

It comes to $16.63 without shipping. I'd love to know when Brewmaster's Warehouse is having their next sale (holidays are coming up) because I have a massive grain order I need to put in. I'm planning on stocking up)

The back pressure that you get from the length of beer line will make it much easier to avoid dispensing foam. I would get 10' of beer line and start with that. You really need to balance the keg pressure, temperature, and back pressure, and while it is easy to cut off a foot of line, you cannot add a foot back.