Stout and MLPA on same pressure?
#1
Posted 11 June 2010 - 09:26 AM
#2
Posted 11 June 2010 - 09:39 AM
for temporary serving I don't see why not. I do it all the time.I've got one regulator for my keg setup. I've got a B-Day get together in a couple weeks and should have the QSOS and MLPA ready to go by then. I still need to buy a shank and some tubing, but would like to skip paying for another regulator. Think it will be ok to just put a splitter on there and have them going at the same pressure?
#3
Posted 11 June 2010 - 10:26 AM
#4
Posted 11 June 2010 - 05:54 PM
#5
Posted 11 June 2010 - 06:04 PM
any linkage? are they smaller such that they are essentially in-line?Don't forget that you don't need the high-dollar CO2 regulator for your downstream pressures. One of the reasons it's so expensive is that it can handle the 700 lbs from the CO2 bottle. As long as you have one of those on the bottle, you can use cheaper compressed air regulators for your serving pressures.
#6
Posted 11 June 2010 - 06:10 PM
I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.any linkage? are they smaller such that they are essentially in-line?
#7
Posted 11 June 2010 - 06:12 PM
ah - so not small ;)that's my main problem in my kegerator. I have almost no room for additional regulators and if I did jam them in there is a good chance something would get broken in short measure.I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.
#8
Posted 11 June 2010 - 07:41 PM
#9
Posted 12 June 2010 - 03:14 AM
no - I'm doing it right. there is no where to put the tank and regulator outside my kegerator b/c it's in my kitchen.If your tank and regulators are inside the kegerator, you're doing it wrong. ;)You can get very small air regulators from McMaster Carr for $25 or so. Some are only ~3" tall and 1.5" wide.
#10
Posted 12 June 2010 - 03:28 AM
I have never thought of that! BRILLIANT! In the same way, you can look for "secondary regulators" on ebay and places. They are usually a little cheaper than primaries (like George is talking about going on the tank and taking 700ish psi.).I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.
#11
Posted 12 June 2010 - 04:49 AM
#12
Posted 12 June 2010 - 08:04 AM
#13
Posted 12 June 2010 - 09:37 AM
KSU,Here is my suggestion for you. Can you carb the MLPA and QS Stout to the same carb level? Yes the range that Beersmith gives me is 2.3-2.9 and 2.3-2.8 respectively for each style. Obviously the styles overlap in carbonation level. I would use a carbonation table and figure your temperature that you have your keggerator set to and your desired carb level. I would shoot for 2.5 personally and set your regulator on your tank for that level. To go from your regulator and carb up two beers why don't you just add a t splitter? Splitter Use that and carb up the beers. Its as easy as that. This talk of seperate regulators for each line is a waste of money if you ask me. You have a homebrewery not a commercial brewery. Carb it and forget about it no need for technical details. Sorry but hope this suggestion helps, quick and easy really.I've got one regulator for my keg setup. I've got a B-Day get together in a couple weeks and should have the QSOS and MLPA ready to go by then. I still need to buy a shank and some tubing, but would like to skip paying for another regulator. Think it will be ok to just put a splitter on there and have them going at the same pressure?
#14
Posted 12 June 2010 - 02:29 PM
Get an oversized blender cozy to hide the tank and you can have another beer on tap IMHO it's always worth it to have one more keg in there, even if it's a 3 gallon.no - I'm doing it right. there is no where to put the tank and regulator outside my kegerator b/c it's in my kitchen.
#15
Posted 13 June 2010 - 04:36 AM
I'd have to put the tank in the basement or something. There just isn't any room b/c the kegerator is in between the end of the counter and the slider to the deck with out much room to spare. I also don't think I could fit another keg in there (sanyo 4912) unless I modded the door and even then it might be close.Get an oversized blender cozy to hide the tank and you can have another beer on tap IMHO it's always worth it to have one more keg in there, even if it's a 3 gallon.
#16
Posted 13 June 2010 - 05:58 PM
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