If you desire to dispense beer in the kitchen, it can be accomplished but you [u]
need to do it right</u>. First, do not try to use cool air from the kegerator. It will not have enough capacity to exchange heat. Use a small
glycol chiller with a
gycol conduit which has barrier tubing to protect the product. Then install a
glycol tower.
Yes, CO2 can be used as long as you set pressure based on the liquid temperature in the keg, elevation and type of beer. Don't adjust the pressure to control the flow like some people do! The flow is controlled by restriction principles in the tubing and hardware.
The system does need to be cleaned as any system would. Bacteria loves beer. If it is out of control in your system your beer will taste like KAKA! Oh, your glassware needs to be beer clean too.
Scott Zuhse, Instructor
Micro Matic Dispense Institute