Beer Forum

jer2eydevil88 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:11 PM

I have a 10lb C02 tank, a Type-D coupler, the gauges for the tank to the coupler, and I have a keg. Now what kind of tap do I need to use to get the beer out right?

darck1 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jer2eydevil88

I have a 10lb C02 tank, a Type-D coupler, the gauges for the tank to the coupler, and I have a keg. Now what kind of tap do I need to use to get the beer out right?

That really isn't the question you should be asking. The question you should be asking is: How do I keep the keg cool enough to pour beer without it foaming all over the place?

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-pid-BL-4.html

If you're just looking to go to a party and serve draft beer there's a LOT more to it than you think. Correct CO2 pressure... correct line length... correct line diameter....

But the MOST important thing is temperature... how are you gonna keep that keg at 36-38F?

mmwmike · #3 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:36 PM

Micro Matic does offer this type of setup:

An example of CO2 party dispensing is:
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...id-EZ-TAP.html

Just the upright rod: http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-pid-JERR.html

But the previous post is correct in how important it is to keep the keg cold. You can either use a tub with ice, or a large trash bag filled with ice. Starting with a cold keg and maintaining that temperature is critical.

darck1 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-26-2006, 01:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mmwmike

Micro Matic does offer this type of setup:

An example of CO2 party dispensing is:
http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...id-EZ-TAP.html

Just the upright rod: http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-...-pid-JERR.html

But the previous post is correct in how important it is to keep the keg cold. You can either use a tub with ice, or a large trash bag filled with ice. Starting with a cold keg and maintaining that temperature is critical.

I heard of one person using a big wheelie-bin type garbage can... I wonder if you could put a bunch of ice in one of those and cut a little hole in the top to put your tube and faucet through?