The Captain!! Posted November 22, 2018 Share Posted November 22, 2018 Never thought I’d get this excited about a piece of stainless steel and fridge before but I can’t wait to get this thing underway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 23, 2018 Author Share Posted November 23, 2018 I know that feeling well. When I started I couldn't wait to get the first batch on tap. I actually bought kegs and CO2 gear first, so I could at least fill one before the rest of it was set up, then all I had to do was pop it in the fridge and carbonate it. That first proper pour was pretty much all I needed to decide I was never bottling again, at least not full batches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 I just hope it turns up by next Wednesday otherwise I’ll be bottling another batch. I bought a spare keg last week, if the kegerator doesn’t come in I’ll rack into the keg and get the LHBS to purge with co2 for me. Least then it’ll be safe to store till I get the fridge here. then there’ll be two batches brewed on Wednesday/Thursday for kegging the following fortnight ready for when the lads appear come Xmas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just got a call........... She’s turned up. Whoop whoop! Its Kegging......... It’s Kegging time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, The Captain1525230099 said: Its Kegging......... It’s Kegging time! wooohooooooooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 1 minute ago, Ben 10 said: wooohooooooooo! But don’t worry too much Ben, I’ll still post you some beer to make up for my Brut IPA misdemeanour. Got a couple coming to you next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben 10 Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Just now, The Captain1525230099 said: Brut IPA misdemeanour. and i enjoyed it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smashed Crabs Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 Nice! I started out backwards and started with kegging, got given a 2 tap beer fridge with 3 x 19L kegs and a gas bottle with regulator. Didn't appreciate it cause I was 19 and making cats piss thinking I was killing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 23, 2018 Share Posted November 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, Ben 10 said: and i enjoyed it too. Either way, I feel bad for sending you that so I’m sending you a couple of Saison’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Well Ive picked up my kegerator and almost set it all up. In typical fashion my LHBS has stuffed up the order and ordered me the wrong taps. FFS. So no beer for me for another couple of days. Oh well can’t win them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 So I’ve got the kegerator set up. Pressurised the system, one keg post is leaking like a mofo, took that keg off, loosing gas like you would not believe. Got to go through the whole system and find where these leaks are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Are they new or second hand kegs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Nah brand new ones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Hmm, well they shouldn't be leaking then. You should be able to get them replaced if they're faulty. What sort of gear have you got for the gas? Talking about the fittings, is there a manifold etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I’ll be taking the keg that’s leaking back. The fittings are John gets tee pieces. ill go through the fittings tomorrow and check the clamps etc Before taking anything back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Baron Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 On 11/23/2018 at 6:39 PM, The Captain1525230099 said: Just got a call........... She’s turned up. Whoop whoop! Its Kegging......... It’s Kegging time! Nice work Captain!! I still get excited every time I pour myself a beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 28, 2018 Author Share Posted November 28, 2018 Use soapy water or something that will bubble on all fittings, that should find the leak. I guess it could be anywhere between the gas bottle and the disconnects. I started with those t pieces although the push in variety, and while they never leaked it was a pain in the arse. I much prefer the manifold with the three separate lines coming into the kegs inside, it's much neater. I suppose I could have set up the t pieces like a manifold inside and made it neater but the line lengths weren't right for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 28, 2018 Share Posted November 28, 2018 I have the push in variety, I’ll be checking all of that today. I’ll be racking my punk ipa into the keg today and sealing it up. Then I’ll fix all the issues with the gas side. Im going to take one of the kegs back and be picking up the taps I ordered today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Ive taken the gas connects off the kegs and pressurised the system. This’ll determine whether it’s the kegs or lines. I’ll come back in a couple of hours and see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 If you use soapy water or even starsan you'll find the leak straight away. That's how I found the leak in my manifold when I first got it. I could hear gas coming out but wasn't sure where from til I put the water on it. I haven't had any issues with the push in fittings themselves leaking, though when I first set it up I noticed that hand tightening of them to the disconnects wasn't enough, it was leaking through the thread (audible, no water etc. needed there) - they needed tightening with a spanner. As long as the lines are 8mm OD they'll seal well. I also have noticed that the spare gas disconnect I have on the 4th line leaks if it's moved a bit, it's a cheap no name brand one. The keg king ones inside on the kegs have been fine though. I'm sure you'll find it, at the end of the day it will be a fitting somewhere whether it's the things I've mentioned or the keg posts, or even the regulator itself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 So no leaks at this stage, well in the gas lines anyway. Connected up my second hand keg, no leaks. ill keep an eye on the gauge in the next few hours and see then. Think it might be the posts on the new kegs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otto Von Blotto Posted November 29, 2018 Author Share Posted November 29, 2018 It'll be the high pressure gauge that drops if it does leak. I lost about ¾ of a 6.8kg cylinder thanks to the manifold leak over a couple of days. They can be slow enough to not notice until the cylinder is suddenly empty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 If you push up the pressure to 40 or 50 psi you actually may hear it. Also with the keg lids i find there is a right and wrong way to fit them. If correctly fitted you should see very little if any of the o ring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Captain!! Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Bumped it up to 40, no issues yet. Ive come to the conclusion it’s the keg posts on all the new kegs ha ha ha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tja1980 Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 Picked up the Series 4 Kegerator today, mmmm taps so shiney... can't wait to fill it Not before I put a second FV into it this weekend. Tristan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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