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[KSUwildcatFAN]

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?

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

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?

for temporary serving I don't see why not. I do it all the time.

[BarelyBrews]

Sure i think it would be fine.Im at the point where i need more regulators/splitters myself.

[BrewerGeorge]

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.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

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.

any linkage? are they smaller such that they are essentially in-line?

[BrewerGeorge]

any linkage? are they smaller such that they are essentially in-line?

I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.

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.

[Patrick C.]

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.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

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.

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.

[ChefLamont]

I'm just talking about typical air compressor regulators.

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.).

[KSUwildcatFAN]

I'm pretty ignorant about regulators, I don't know what the difference between secondary and primary regulators are. Mine is in pretty rough shape, but I got it for free. Here's a pic

[KSUwildcatFAN]

Hell, all this may not matter for now. I ordered my stuff yesterday, and it's supposed to take 6-8 business days to get here. Need it for the 19th.

[ncbeerbrewer]

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?

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.

[Patrick C.]

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.

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.

[ThroatwobblerMangrove]

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.

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.

[djinkc]

I have dual regs on the kegerator. 6 lines on one and 3 one the other. Most of the time they run at the same psi. I have one dedicated black disconnect on the bank with three for blowing gas through the dip tube occasionally. I was tired of having a couple kegs not on gas (holds ten) so I put a tee on one of the lines coming out of the gang that has 6. Now I can have gas running to all kegs through the gas in post. So on the odd occasion I want high or low pressure there are only 2 lines that will be different from the other 8. Unless you plan on having a lot of beers that need something low or high compared to average I don't see the problem with using a tee.OTOH, I've seen pics posted with dedicated regs for every keg. For me, it's not worth it. Tees work fine, to a point. If you have a bunch of lines that increases your chance of a bad connection and an empty CO2 tank.