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Fine. I'm using an old fridge that I didn't want to poke holes into the sides. If when pouring the pressure drops I just whack the gas on or give it a little squirt before.
In my old fridge which had taps and all, once I reached full carbonation I would adjust reg to a pouring pressure and during a session keep the gas on, and once we had finished for the night turn the gas bottle off at the tap (not reg). Provided your keg seals are in tact you shouldn't have any issues.
In my old fridge which had taps and all, once I reached full carbonation I would adjust reg to a pouring pressure and during a session keep the gas on, and once we had finished for the night turn the gas bottle off at the tap (not reg). Provided your keg seals are in tact you shouldn't have any issues.
thedragon
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It's ok to turn it off. Many do, although I don't.
Just remember to turn the gas back on before you pour as it may affect your carbonation. For example, if you pour four pints with the gas off and the leave it a week, you'll be left with under carbed beer in your keg.
The reason that you'd turn it off would be if you're worried about losing gas. But if your seals, lines, disconnects and taps are air tight, you should be fine.
That said, I did blow a full bottle last year of gas due to a dodgy disconnect.
It's up to you, but turning the gas off shouldn't cause you any problems.
Edit: typo.
Just remember to turn the gas back on before you pour as it may affect your carbonation. For example, if you pour four pints with the gas off and the leave it a week, you'll be left with under carbed beer in your keg.
The reason that you'd turn it off would be if you're worried about losing gas. But if your seals, lines, disconnects and taps are air tight, you should be fine.
That said, I did blow a full bottle last year of gas due to a dodgy disconnect.
It's up to you, but turning the gas off shouldn't cause you any problems.
Edit: typo.
Yob
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I've read too many stories of people losing full bottles to leave on.
My vote is turn on when you need to only
My vote is turn on when you need to only
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After emptying my fourth 7.8kg tank this year and personally being responsible for the unseasonably warm Autumn in Ascot Vale, I agree turn it off. Now I just need to remember to follow the same advice.
PaleRider
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I leave it on. I started Kegging because it was easier. Sure if I lost a bottle of C02 overnight I may change my mind. But I like the whole set & forget idea.
