How to get started? What pressure should the CO2 tank be?
2006-07-03 23:30:45 · 7 answers · asked by Robert J 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Depends on what beer you want to tap.
Is it stout? Start at 7psi.
Is it fizzy yellow light lager? 12psi.
No need to go any higher than that, unless you really like a 1/2 glass of foam...but it's all preference. Start lower and work your way up to what you think tastes and feels right.
2006-07-04 05:40:50 · answer #1 · answered by jkk109 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how long the line is. The farther the CO2 has to push the beer, the more pressure you need. On a standard "kegerator" you need only about 15-20 pounds of pressure, maybe even less. And make sure that you keep the keg under 37 degrees...warm beer is a big source of foam. Good luck to you.
2006-07-04 08:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by rubberducky75 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
For a home system, the CO2 is usually inside or alongside the refrigerator. A working pressure of 6-8 psi is plenty
2006-07-08 09:05:37 · answer #3 · answered by famousblue11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing this for a living, I strongly reccomend only 11-12psi, any more than that and you have a great chance of over carbonation. Yes the length of the line has something to do with it, but unless you pushing straight up and about 100 feet, 15-20 psi is way to much!!!
2006-07-04 10:57:53 · answer #4 · answered by goofy04 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go easy on the pressure. A few pounds is enough to fill a a few mugs.
2006-07-04 06:36:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
10 to 12psi ,14 on any thing with nitrous like guiness
2006-07-11 05:59:39 · answer #6 · answered by sufferingnomad 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Once you get that figured out try this turbotap.
2006-07-04 11:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by DavyD 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋