FAQ-Gas RegulatorsQuestion: How do I use a regulator?
Answer:
1. Make sure the regulator is securely attached to the gas cylinder.
2. Close the shut-off valve on output port of the regulator.
3. Open the valve on the gas cylinder all the way.
4. Turn the regulator adjustment, screw clockwise until the desired pressure is shown on the output pressure gauge.
5. Open the shut-off valve on output port of the regulator, you will hear the hiss of gas entering the keg, you may see a drop in pressure at this time; if so, adjust accordingly....Click to Read full Answer
Question: What do I need to dispense a Stout such as Guinness?
Answer:
If it is that cool cascading effect you are looking for, you need to do a nitrogen draw. Nitrogenous beers need to be dispensed with a Stout-type faucet, a 25% CO2/75% Nitrogen gas blend, and a dispense pressure of 30-40 Lbs. The unique Stout faucet has a built in stainless steel restriction plate that the beer is forced through creating the distinctive cascading head with these type of beers. This plate breaks the nitrogen out of the beer creating a cascading head on the poured beer. This plate must be left in place and cleaned frequently to remove any buildup that may clog the tiny holes in the plate.
The gas is a 25% CO2/75% Nitrogen gas blend and is commonly referred to as Guinness gas. Nitrogen or CO2 Cylinders should be purchased locally. Look in your phone book under Gas or Welding supply stores.
You will also need a CO2 to Nitrogen Regulator Adapter (#5286), which allows you to use your existing CO2 regulator to dispense nitrogenated beers, or a Nitrogen Regulator (#T8819)....Click to Read full Answer
Question: I got my CO2 tank filled last night and the gauge read 700 lbs,now it reads 350 lbs, do I have a leak?
Answer:
If you put your CO2 tank in the refrigerator, it is unlikely that you have a leak. CO2 is a gas, and acts like a gas when stored. That means if it is kept warm, the gas expands and will give you the 700 pound reading. If you placed the tank in your refrigerator, where it is cold, then the CO2 will contract. So, it is not uncommon for a person to get a CO2 tank filled, place it in the fridge, and the pounds go down. Don’t worry, it is just the gas compressing. You will still get the same amount of CO2 as if you left it outside the fridge.
If you suspect a leak, simply fill a spray bottle with soap and water. Then spray any connection between the CO2 tank and the keg. If you have a gas leak, the soap will start to bubble and you will know where to look. Most times you only need to tighten a fitting down to resolve the problem. ...Click to Read full Answer
Question: I got started with your Homebrew Keg System with the 5 lb. CO2 cylinder and dual gauge regulator. I bought a two-faucet tower. Now what?
Answer:
As for the regulator, there a couple of options. The cheapest way is with a CO2 “T”, (order #5301) The only problem here is that if you tap two kegs at different pressures, or release the pressure on one keg while the other is hooked up, you're going to have beer flowing back up your gas lines, and possibly into your regulator, not a good thing. Our CO2 Distributors take care of this problem by utilizing one-way check valves....Click to Read full Answer
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