Carbonating 2nd Keg

[juzz1981]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2 keg system with both kegs connected to the gas and was wondering if i have one keg carbonated and dispensing at pouring pressure (70kpa) how long would it take to carbonate a 2nd keg at this pressure?

If thats possible or normally done.

Thanks

 

[kelbygreen]

couldnt you get 2 regulators set the first one at the higher pressure (carbonating pressure) and where it comes off put a T piece one side of the t piece would go to the carbonation line and the other side would be fitted to another regulator. Not to sure if thats the right way to do It but have set my compressor up like that so I can use a spray gun without touching the main regulator. Also the T piece or splitter would have to have shut off valves so if you are not carbonating a keg you shut that valve off and all the air will go threw the second regulator .

 

[marksfish]

your second keg should be carbonated in seven or so days.

 

[Frank]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2 keg system with both kegs connected to the gas and was wondering if i have one keg carbonated and dispensing at pouring pressure (70kpa) how long would it take to carbonate a 2nd keg at this pressure?

If thats possible or normally done.

Thanks

Should be done in 7-10 days. Invert your keg every day to speed the process.
This is the best way to ensure your kegs are not over carbonated by forcing at a higher pressure.

 

[juzz1981]

Thanks Marksfish

 

[juzz1981]

Thanks Boston, I did actually overcarb a keg by having it connected at pouring pressure for about 4 days and it didnt seem to have much carbonation so i force carbed at 300kpa rocking from side to side with gas inlet at the bottom for approx 35 sec and now i realise that was way too long and probably should of just let it sit at dispensing pressure for probably another few days.

The transition to kegging is a bit of a learning curve, bit of trial and plenty of error

 

[juzz1981]

quick question,
What is the pressure most people keep their kegs at (pouring pressure)?
70Kpa, 100Kpa?

 

[Frank]

quick question,
What is the pressure most people keep their kegs at (pouring pressure)?
70Kpa, 100Kpa?

Mine is 100kPa, I think I am on the upper limit of carbonation.

 

[juzz1981]

can anyone else comment pls?

 

[katzke]

can anyone else comment pls?

Serving pressure is system dependent. Use what works for you.

You can still force carb with only one regulator. You just need to adjust back to pouring pressure when done forcing.

 

[zoidbergmerc]

When you're finished drinking for the night just DC your keg that's carbed already and connect your uncarbed one and jack it up to 350kpa, In the morning before you leave for work give it a shake then when you get home from work it should be carbed.

 

[mxd]

serving pressure is all related to desired carbonation level, there is a spread sheet that you fill in for your desired carbonation and you temperature, this will then tell you a pressure and line lenghth.

for me 2Degrees around 2.5 carbonation level and 2 mtrs of beer line.

 

[NickB]

In the past I have been force carbing with the 'Ross Method', but found the results inconsistent. Recently, If I don't have the time or space to just hook up the gas at serving pressure for a week or two, I will still do the 'Ross Method', but with the reg at serving pressure. Takes a bit longer, and you'll likely have a slightly under-carbed beer to begin with, however there's no chance at all of over carbing.

As others have said, do what works for you and your setup.

Cheers

 

[cdbrown]

I have my reg set to about 90-100kpa and takes about a week to carb nicely. I've tried the force carb a few times but only if I need the beer ready the following day.

 

[michaelcocks]

Hi Guys,

I have a 2 keg system with both kegs connected to the gas and was wondering if i have one keg carbonated and dispensing at pouring pressure (70kpa) how long would it take to carbonate a 2nd keg at this pressure?

If thats possible or normally done.

Thanks

Exactly what I do all the time

7-10 days depending how cold your fridge, and what sort of beer (beers with less body will finish sooner)
I do English style beers, so am looking for 2 volumes max.
If you looking for 2.5 - 3 volumes (typical Euro/Aussie Lager) it might take 12 days...

70 KPA is fine... I then pour a couple and reduce down to 40KPA (but that's just my setup) and tube length