Anyone used a CO2 Corny Keg Charger?
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 01:11 PM
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 01:20 PM
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 02:30 PM
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 03:07 PM
Are you asking cost or volume??? The cost is pretty negligible when compared to the cost of replacing a regulator for your 5 pound tank that tipped over... Seriously, they are pretty inexpensive and nice to have around. You can find a 10 pack for around $12. If you were asking about volume, they come in terms of grams... usually 16 grams. Should be enough to push the entire keg, but as Chuck said, it doesn't hurt to take a couple extra along. No, you cannot refill them. They are sealed and then a pin in the charger pokes a hole in the top to allow the gas to be released.How much are the bulbs? Can you refill them yourself of your own CO2 tank?
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 03:27 PM
I have some paintball gun bulbs. I wonder if they are the same deal...Are you asking cost or volume??? The cost is pretty negligible when compared to the cost of replacing a regulator for your 5 pound tank that tipped over... Seriously, they are pretty inexpensive and nice to have around. You can find a 10 pack for around $12. If you were asking about volume, they come in terms of grams... usually 16 grams. Should be enough to push the entire keg, but as Chuck said, it doesn't hurt to take a couple extra along. No, you cannot refill them. They are sealed and then a pin in the charger pokes a hole in the top to allow the gas to be released.
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 03:39 PM
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 03:40 PM
See Boo Boo's post. Got to make sure that they are food grade.I have some paintball gun bulbs. I wonder if they are the same deal...
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 04:13 PM
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Posted 08 February 2010 - 04:18 PM
Edited by MyBeerPants, 08 February 2010 - 04:18 PM.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 09:03 AM
#11
Posted 09 February 2010 - 09:20 AM
I find myself running out just before the keg kicks, putting a new cylinder on, then kicking it 3 pints later. I have yet to get one to last a full keg though. Also be aware you only need to pull the trigger a second or 2 to charge the headspace. Traveling will also give you plenty of excess CO2, so when you arrive, it is best to let the keg settle, if you bleed off headspace, dont bleed all of it, the residual may be enough to pour the first 10-12 pints with no cartridge. Then when it flows slow, just tap the trigger quickly, a little goes a long way, no need to overcharge and waste on foam or have to bleed.I have one. I generally need two cartridges to push a full keg.
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 09:42 AM
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 10:23 AM
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 10:47 AM
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Posted 09 February 2010 - 12:20 PM
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:20 AM
perhaps this is an easier solution? I kinda did something like this...just bought a second regulator and rigged it up. it's an expensive upfront cost...but its worth it in the long run...https://www.williams...L_P1954C117.cfmJust picked up three cartridges at my LHBS. I made sure I got the food grade cartridges. Never used one of these before so thanks for all the tips. Maybe I'll play with it Friday night just to make sure I know how to work it. Sounds like it's tougher to calibrate the CO2 output than the friendly confines of my regulator!
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 07:30 AM
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 11:56 AM
Here's my travel setup:My two 20oz tanks have on-off valves instead of pin valves, so I don't need that adapter. The big white thing in the middle is a co2 nut handwheel I made.EDIT: Bungee cord wrapped a couple times around the regulator stem and through the keg handle and I'm good to go.sorry just wanted to add that with this adapter you can hook up those 20oz co2 bottles. that is what i do. they only cost a couple bucks to refill, and they will carbonate/dispense about 2-3 full cornies.
Edited by Kremer, 11 February 2010 - 11:57 AM.
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Posted 11 February 2010 - 01:03 PM
I have one but haven't used it yet. Before I bought it I did a calculation on how much I beer I could push at about 8-9 psi and I came out with about two cartridges per corny.I have one. I generally need two cartridges to push a full keg.
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Posted 13 February 2010 - 11:43 AM
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