Beginner home bar install questions

[nomiddlename]

Ok, I just purchased a True 598-TDD2CT, 2 Faucets & 2 Kegs with Club top. Apparently it is being shipped with no dispensing equipment, so now I am shopping for the appropriate accessories to install the system. Needless to say, I am starting to get lost and don't want to buy equipment that is not necessary. My intention is to have the ability to dispense two different types of beer at the same time.

1. Regulators...Do I need a "primary Double Gauge - CO2 Primary - 1 Pressure - 2 Kegs" or just a "Double Gauge - CO2 Primary"?
2. Then, depending on the answer to #1, do install a "1 Pressure - Secondary CO2 Regulator" or a "2 pressure - Secondary CO2 Regulator"?
3. How do the primary and secondary regulators connect?
4. Any thoughts on CO2 cartridge size? 5, 10, 15 or 20 lb?
5. Am I ok with just CO2 or do I need a nitrogen mix as well? Only planning on domestic beers.
6. What other parts do I need? Tubing; how many tubes, what lengths, width, preferred types etc?
7. How many Clamps, hex nuts, etc?
8. Tools for install?
9. Thermometer or does this system come with that?
10. Recommended cleaning supplies?
Any other thoughts or suggestions are welcomed?
Thanks

[Scott Zuhse]

What brands of domestic beers are you dispensing? If they are the same carbonation level, you can use the same pressures on both. If this for home use, a five lb. cylinder should be fine.

Use this regulator feeding a two way manifold if your carbonation levels are the same.

Use these couplers with approx. 5" of 3/16" ID for beer line between the coupler and the shank in the tower and four feet of red CO2 line from the manifold to the couplers. You will also need about six feet between the regulator and the manifold. A recommendation would be to place the cylinder outside of the kegbox and route the pressure line through the wall into the box to the manifold. Normally these boxes have a knock out hole near the back left corner of the box for routing.

Use this crimper tool for the .170(six) and .133(four) clamps.

This thermometer will tell you liquid temperature at all times. This cleaning kit would be ideal for home use.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute