Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 3 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Keg King Intertap SS-8022. That doesnt help me much. Is it a standard tap or a flow control tap with an adjustable handle? It makes a difference with beer line length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Back Brewing said: A little bit longer with ID 5mm probably OK with 4mm ID Depends on the tap. Length doesnt matter with a flow control tap. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 Just now, Pale Man said: That doesnt help me much. Is it a standard tap or a flow control tap with an adjustable handle? It makes a difference with beer line length. No mate, no flow control. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Got your pic, so its a standard tap. I wouldnt go any shorter than 3.5 - 4 metres in length with 5mm beer line or youll pour froth. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Pale Man said: Got your pic, so its a standard tap. I wouldnt go any shorter than 3.5 - 4 metres in length with 5mm beer line or youll pour froth. You can coil it up and secure it with a couple of cable ties. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Pale Man said: Got your pic, so its a standard tap. I wouldnt go any shorter than 3.5 - 4 metres in length with 5mm beer line or youll pour froth. Really, I have only got 2.5m in the keg fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Really, I have only got 2.5m in the keg fridge. Because you have flow control taps on your keg fridge. The one on your mini keg isnt flow control. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Brewing Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Really, I have only got 2.5m in the keg do Do a test with water approx 300mil in 10 seconds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 10 minutes ago, Back Brewing said: Do a test with water approx 300mil in 10 seconds We have settled with 4 metres as there is now flow control, just a standard tap, the ones in my fridge are flow control with just 2.5m. Cheers for your input. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: We have settled with 4 metres as there is now flow control, just a standard tap, the ones in my fridge are flow control with just 2.5m. Cheers for your input. As mentioned Phil, you can always cut back if 4 is too long. But you cant add if your line is too short. Let your beer gas as you do per normal, then try a pour. Go from there. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 1 minute ago, Pale Man said: As mentioned Phil, you can always cut back if 4 is too long. But you cant add if your line is too short. Let your beer gas as you do per normal, then try a pour. Go from there. Great, thanks Paley, I have cut it to 4m & I will connect it tomorrow for a test run. Thanks for your help. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 16, 2023 Share Posted December 16, 2023 4 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Great, thanks Paley, I have cut it to 4m & I will connect it tomorrow for a test run. Thanks for your help. Let us all know how it goes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 16, 2023 Author Share Posted December 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, Pale Man said: Let us all know how it goes. Cheers I will in the morning after Sunday School. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 12/16/2023 at 3:12 PM, Classic Brewing Co said: Cheers I will in the morning after Sunday School. How did this go Phil? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Pale Man said: How did this go Phil? Howdy Paley, TBH I haven't had a chance to connect it up yet, I have been at the neighbours most of the day sorting the new computers out, the usual installations, data transfer etc. They virtually have no idea, so I am it, I have been around computers for a long time & very much up with the latest technology etc, so I said to them do not employ a technician, I will do it. They do ply me with liquor so it's not all bad. I probably will have a go tomorrow; I will report back. Cheers. Edited December 17, 2023 by Classic Brewing Co 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pale Man Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 1 minute ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Howdy Paley, TBH I haven't had a chance to connect it up yet, I have been at the neighbours most of the day sorting the new computers out, the usual installations, data transfer etc. They virtually have no idea, so I am it, I have been around computers for a long time & very much up with the latest technology etc, so I said to them do not employ a technician, I will do it. They do ply me with liquor so it's not all bad. I probably will have a go tomorrow; I will report back. Cheers. No worries. Really interested in if my method works for ya 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted December 17, 2023 Author Share Posted December 17, 2023 4 minutes ago, Pale Man said: No worries. Really interested in if my method works for ya So am I actually, but I reckon it will work, as you say if the flow is too slow, I can shorten the line. It's great to have a portable set-up at last, 9.5l of IPA to cart around will be fun. Thanks for your help yesterday, mate. Cheers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 My flow from the 6kg bottle has slowed to a trickle, it happened yesterday. I suspect the gas bottle needs refilling although it is still heavy & the needle is just over the 500 kilopascal reading. When I compare this with the 2.6kg bottle I had filled last week it was a similar scenario, the bottle felt heavy & the gauge was still showing a measure. The internet tells me an empty 6kg bottle wighs 7.3kg - 10.9kg depending on brand, mine are all from KegLand. Has anyone had experience with this - @Red devil 44 are you there? I don't mind re-filling it but with no way of weighing it, I will have to assume that it is empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozdevil Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 32 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: My flow from the 6kg bottle has slowed to a trickle, it happened yesterday. I suspect the gas bottle needs refilling although it is still heavy & the needle is just over the 500 kilopascal reading. When I compare this with the 2.6kg bottle I had filled last week it was a similar scenario, the bottle felt heavy & the gauge was still showing a measure. The internet tells me an empty 6kg bottle wighs 7.3kg - 10.9kg depending on brand, mine are all from KegLand. Has anyone had experience with this - @Red devil 44 are you there? I don't mind re-filling it but with no way of weighing it, I will have to assume that it is empty. Pour boiling water over the gas bottle .the same reaction happens like a BBQ gas bottle does and you will see the gas level Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 3 minutes ago, ozdevil said: Pour boiling water over the gas bottle .the same reaction happens like a BBQ gas bottle does and you will see the gas level OK, I have heard that, but it will have to be done outside, I will do it later, what do you reckon it should read after that? Thanks OD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy81 Posted January 8 Share Posted January 8 9 minutes ago, Classic Brewing Co said: OK, I have heard that, but it will have to be done outside, I will do it later, what do you reckon it should read after that? Thanks OD. Pour the hot water over the gas bottle, if there is gas still in it it will show the level on the bottle due to the cold/hot reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classic Brewing Co Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 2 minutes ago, Hoppy81 said: Pour the hot water over the gas bottle, if there is gas still in it it will show the level on the bottle due to the cold/hot reaction. Cheers but what reading would I expect if it was empty? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmar92 Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Classic Brewing Co said: Cheers but what reading would I expect if it was empty? If the bottle is empty it should have a pressure reading of zero. Perhaps the gauge/regulator is faulty. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Brewing Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 2 hours ago, Classic Brewing Co said: My flow from the 6kg bottle has slowed to a trickle, it happened yesterday. I suspect the gas bottle needs refilling although it is still heavy & the needle is just over the 500 kilopascal reading. When I compare this with the 2.6kg bottle I had filled last week it was a similar scenario, the bottle felt heavy & the gauge was still showing a measure. The internet tells me an empty 6kg bottle wighs 7.3kg - 10.9kg depending on brand, mine are all from KegLand. Has anyone had experience with this - @Red devil 44 are you there? I don't mind re-filling it but with no way of weighing it, I will have to assume that it is empty. Looks OK to me I reckon there is something else restricting the flow maybe you have some hop matter in the out post restricting the draw the gauge is showing there is gas in the bottle You say you have another bottle hook that up and see if there is any difference Edited January 9 by Back Brewing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back Brewing Posted January 9 Share Posted January 9 4 minutes ago, Back Brewing said: Looks OK to me I reckon there is something else restricting the flow maybe you have some hop matter in the out post restricting the draw the gauge is showing there is gas in the bottle You say you have another bottle hook that up and see if there is any difference Also it looks like the disconnect is not connected is that right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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