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  1. 06-23-2009 09:56 AM #1
    jhart1a
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    Default (Newbie) pressure setting for Columbus, OH

    Hello beer lovers! This site rocks! I have found several posts about proper Co2 settings and temp as they relate to the type of beer but I haven't found a hit on those 2 PLUS elevation. I alternate between Bud Light and Bud Select and live in Columbus, Ohio. Thanks to Cubby and others, I'm going to install the 1/4 watt 100K resistor tonight in my Danby Kegerator (and test the temp several ways) but want to make sure that my current setting of 12 PSI is correct at 37 degrees for my elevation. My beer always goes flat in less than a week and I never knew that proper temp, Co2 and possibly hose length had so much of an impact. Thanks again to everybody that helps us Newbies out! ~john
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  2. 06-23-2009 11:45 AM #2
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    Your elevation is only 900 feet or so ASL. I would let that enter into the equation too much - maybe run 1 PSI extra at most.

    In my opinion, 12 PSI for those beers at 37-38 degrees is too low. I have Miller Lite in my system most of the time and find that it pours nicely at 12-13 PSI but doesn't have near the carbonation it has at the local bars or even out of the bottle. Instead, I use 15-16 PSI (with 8 foot beer line) and find it tastes better and it still pours just fine with just the right amount of carbonation. Once you've got the beer temp stabilized, I would try 13-14 PSI and see how that works for you.
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  3. 06-23-2009 02:47 PM #3
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    Bud/Bud Light is 12psi @ 38F. Just make sure you get that temperature dialed in. Sounds like you know how to get it there. Enjoy!
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