bullfrog wrote: but if you've got taps with flow regulators (ie. Celli's or similar) then this isn't too much of an issue.
Yeah, been reading a bit about Gas per unit volume too, it seems 2.5 - 2.7 parts gas to beer might suite my needs but my acquired regulator does not have a flow meter.
Might be something I will invest in as I get into kegging a little more.
For many years I've shy'd away from kegs for one main reason. That being that it is a hassle to simply throw a few in the Engel (or Esky) to take fishing, Camping or to a Party where Bottles are so much more versatile that way.
Had some carbonation issues with Bottles in the past (one I sent to the Doc comes to mind) but for some reason just recently it has really been a 50/50 deal.
I'm over it & rang the best mate who has had this keg system sitting idle since his wife passed near 10 yrs ago.
A good scrub up & a few new seal kits on the way but in the mean time I have set it up in my fridge with a Sugar carbed keg I did for him about 3 yrs ago which is still 3/4 full & holding it's seal, pouring OK but tastes pretty ordinary (an AG Ale from memory).
It is at least getting me ready to put a good one in a fresh Keg when the seals & new filter arrive (1 micron)
The other thing that really clicked once I had got the keg idea in mind is that I'm not restricted to what is commercially available size wise.
I hadn't really thought about it before but the std 9l corny keg won't quite fit in my MT45 Engel because it is about 38cm tall & the Engel is about 35cm inside......................Had a brain fart the other night & realised that I can cut a std 19L Corny down to any height I want. Got the TIG & the experience to do what ever I want with it.
Even build a square unit to specifically fit the Engel perfectly with the Engineering calcs to follow it thru.
Any way, back to Topic.
That 3yro keg which had lost its carb. I chilled & hit with 200Kpa for 24 hrs before posting here has come up pretty good but I had to hit it with the reverse method to top it off when I got home This arve (hence the extended jiberish ivé come out with tonight)
Might be spending a bit of time here again as I have found a rejuvenated interest in my Beers again!
Cheers & thx for your input.
Mick.