6 Sixtels thru 2 towers. CO2 regulators?

[wolf369]

Greetings All!

I am brand new and would like to thank you all for the knowledge I have gained so far from these forums!

I received my Father's Day present early (to get it set up for a BBQ.) It is a True DD2 unit with 2 MM 3-faucet towers. I am trying to get things set up to run 6 different sixtels and I had some questions about the setup.

I am considering running two of these items... http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...pid-83315.html

But I wasn't sure if I could use only one CO2 canister. Would I be better served by 2 CO2 canisters each with its own primary regulator, and then each feeding its own secondary panel?

Also, any issue with screwing these panels to the back/side interior walls of my kegerator?

Thanks in advance!

Bri

[wolf369]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

[jumper]

That's one hell of a father's day gift!

You'll be fine with a single canister, just keep an eye on CO2 consumption. A 10lb bottle would be a good investment but the pressure will be more than enough to feed 6 regulators although for simplicities sake I'd run a single regulator for similar beer type (ie, 1 reg for lagers, etc...). You'll want to replace those 3/8" ID jumper lines for the beer for such a short run, or most likely you just won't hook them up to the coupler.

[shuggy]

Using panel assemblies is not the optimal setup for your application. You won't even use the liquid jumpers. The most economical solution is to just use a manifold to feed your kegs. The drawback to this setup is you will be supplying each keg the same pressure from your regulator. Next would be to use a primary regulator with five more secondary regulators coming from it. Then you would be able to change your pressure individually for each keg. Either way you would need only one CO2 tank and I'd certainly opt for at least a 10 pounder. Both solutions will be considerably cheaper than using the two panel assemblies you linked.

[wolf369]

Guys,

Thanks, that helps a lot. I have 2 MM dual-gauge, dual-output CO2 regulators (slightly used.) I am going to use the built-in (from True) 1-to-2 air manifold off one output one of those regulators, and then add a similar mainfold to one side of the other regulator, and run 2 5lb tanks (i had the tanks already.) This way I have access to 2 pressure levels across the 6 beers.

I will just have to choose beers wisely at first!

Thanks!

Bri

[Brianatkcdraft]

You sir are truly blessed! I have set up a similar system for a private customer for his deer camp. I used a 10lb. canister with a primary regulator and ran it to the first regulator pack(3).then I took out the allen screw on the opposite end of the regulator pack and installed a nipple to run co2 line to the second regulator pack. Use 3/16 ID line instead of 3/8 line. Keep your co2 lines as equal as possible in length. Ok, after pressuring up the co2 side of your system and its leak free,set your primary side regulator approx. double what you will be running at the secondary regulator.for instance,30 primary for 15 at secondary.Start low 20/10 for a baseline, and adjust as needed.The system I installed is still purring after 3 1/2 years with minimal trouble.I sure hope this helps,be sure to give your queen a big smooch! Best of luck,brianatkcdraft.

[wolf369]

Thanks for that tip on the high/low pressures! The "queen" is at the spa today as a "thank you"!