Kegging Setups

[user 4286]

Damn I didn't realise the 215 slimline F&P could fit 4 without a collar. That's pretty good!

Do you know if it's possible to fit 4 + a gas bottle on the floor without a collar?

4 kegs fit on the floor ok although there's not much room left. They need to be offset like you can see in the photo - the compressor hump basically starts at the edge of the rightmost keg. If you can find a gas bottle that isn't too tall to go on the hump there shouldn't be a problem getting 4 + CO2 without a collar.

 

[Ferrit]

Ferrit, do you have more information on how you put it together and what materials you used? I always find that information interesting.

Also the darker wood you used on the top is really nice. What is it? Where did you get it from? How much was it?

Hi Mark,

If you visit http://evilferrit.spaces.live.com , I think all your answers will be there.

 

[Ferrit]

:icon_offtopic: Not wanting to get too off topic Quantocks, but with my Celli tap, wont this help?

I was thinking with the flow restrictor this would eliminate the need for metres of hose. Can I enquire your tap choice?

I tried dropping my pressure to 50kPa, and no real benefit. Getting only half beer, half foam at the moment. Thinking I may go the exra hose for sure... thoughts?

Cheers!

Raven,

I have celli taps in my setup and have on some of the kegs, less than 2 foot. I can pour without any issues.

 

[yardy]

Yardy that's a sweet setup dude, lovin it!

just repaint the fridge maroon and it will be all good

Cheers
Carty

Thanks Carty,

sorry mate, can't repaint it maroon, it's a fridge not a dunny :lol:


Cheers
Yard

 

[vicelore]

Hi Raven, as Ross mentioned, don't worry about the extra length... i'm running about a meter from keg to tap and am now getting great pours...

It sounds like it is overgassed to me... I would try turning off the gas at the reg, give the keg a bit of a rock/shake and then leave it for 10 minutes and then vent the gas from the keg (have a teatowel handy in case it squirts). Turn the gas back up to serving pressure and then try pouring a beer... Depending on your beer temp, you will probably want 85-95kpa but there is a simple chart in one of the articles on kegging that should point you in the right direction...

Set the flow restrictor to the slowest you can while still gettting a smooth flow... this negates the need for the metres of line between the keg and the tap...

Also, a warm tap can cause some foaming at the start of a pour... I find that I have to pour 1/4 glass of foam, tip that out and then it is all good as the tap has cooled...

Once you have it in balance, then it is pretty much set and forget...

The chart in question

http://www.wortgames.com/reckoner/reckoner.pdf

 

[tjbur2]

Just got this one up and running before christmas, needs a few more finishing touches but has got a decent workout so far. Holds six kegs of which four are full and pouring well at the moment.

 

[reg]

Just got this one up and running before christmas, needs a few more finishing touches but has got a decent workout so far. Holds six kegs of which four are full and pouring well at the moment.

Geez.

Fantastic set up looks great :icon_cheers:

 

[mattcarty]

Thanks Carty,

sorry mate, can't repaint it maroon, it's a fridge not a dunny :lol:


Cheers
Yard

well played my friend! :icon_cheers:

unfortunately im back in S.A. now where the weekly league is on at midnight and the origin is the only prime time games ya get, its a long wait for three games.

cheers
carty

 

[kirem]

the old fridge was running all the time and this one was given to me. It has a flat bottom, so I can fit more kegs in there.

transfer all the gear from the old fridge to the new one, runs very nicely.

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[fraser_john]

the old fridge was running all the time and this one was given to me. It has a flat bottom, so I can fit more kegs in there.

transfer all the gear from the old fridge to the new one, runs very nicely.

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But did you get the pour correct?

 

[kirem]

yep the kegs just needed a couple of days to settle down.

They certainly worked last night. I had to keep checking that the pour was acceptable, I had a mate to help me check and he had the same problem, he kept forgetting if it was working or not. :icon_cheers:

Need to brew this weekend to get some more beer ready

 

[fraser_john]

I had to keep checking that the pour was acceptable, I had a mate to help me check and he had the same problem, he kept forgetting was it was working or not

Dont you just hate that

 

[mattcarty]

nice one pip53 love the easy reach glass racks, a nice little feature

 

[KHB]

Thought i should pull my finger out and post my setup, thanks to BYB for all the help. Scored the font for nix, am waiting for a piece of stainless to cover the tap holes on the freezer. I plan to have a spare celi off the middle of the bar to be able to pour stout and porters at room temp in winter.

KHB

 

[raven19]

Nice setup there KHB!

Not seeing any taps on your freezer collar. Assuming hidden lines to your flooded font. Ace! :icon_cheers:

 

[KHB]

Cheers not a flooded font, but i run lines with water after a session so i lose about 100ml beer so bugger all

 

[Effect]

Any Queenslander see a PROBLEM with the BLUE fridge with NSW on it?

he must've paid heaps to get it from nsw to qld....or got it reeeeallll cheap up there!

 

[bradsbrew]

he must've paid heaps to get it from nsw to qld....or got it reeeeallll cheap up there!

:icon_offtopic: Ever wonder why the majority of the toilet water stuff is blue Phil?
Because Blue is a good colour to piss on!

 

[Effect]

:icon_offtopic: Ever wonder why the majority of the toilet water stuff is blue Phil?
Because Blue is a good colour to piss on!

ah - football rivalry - another great excuse to drink beer!

 

[mattcarty]

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kirbsta

just going through the thread and checking out everyones setup, so many great bars and fridges, getting me inspried and slightly concerned as to my bank balnace

being a coopers man i love this one, sweet bar and the TAB, all round winner.

cheers
carty

EDIT hmmm for some reason those pics didnt quote, sorry

 

[drsmurto]

KHB - very impressive setup there mate. You must be due to host a BBC meeting soon? :icon_cheers:

Or an AMB meeting.....

How did you make the logos for the decals? I've been meaning to do the same but lack the creative part of my brain.

 

[balconybrewer]

+10 for the decals.......... would love to know how you whipped them up.

cheers

 

[homekegger1]

KHB here using homkegger1 name i made the labels on microsoft word actually, then transferred to microsoft picture it to get it to a picture file, will host a BBC meeting soon.

Cheers KHB

 

[cdbrown]

After finding this thread on page 13 I thought I'd better show a bit of an update. Having some friends over on saturday for some St Pat's celebration so thought I should do something about the dispensing side of the setup. Now have 5 fonts set up and ready to go. It's all adhoc for the moment while I try to sort out a bar design as well as a collar design (which is why they aren't plugged into the kegs). Eventually I foresee the 5 fonts all lined up together with 2 beer engines. Below are some pics.
Grolsch will be pouring a pilsner, Lowenbrau a weizen, Fosters a golden ale, guinness an irish red ale and heineken an apple cider.

 

[chriscapetrib]

Hi All

First post..... Just like to say thanks for everyone posting their photos.... there's some beautiful beer fridges, some works of art and well just some plain old functional jobs as well - all have contributed to ideas. Anyway here's my effort.
F&P 215L Freezer, ETC - 300 temp controler mounted in compressor space, 110mm collar, enough space for 5 kegs plus gas.



Drip Tray comming soon!

 

[clean brewer]

Very Nice, blends in well.. :beerbang:

 

[Cocko]

Hi All

First post..... Just like to say thanks for everyone posting their photos.... there's some beautiful beer fridges, some works of art and well just some plain old functional jobs as well - all have contributed to ideas. Anyway here's my effort.
F&P 215L Freezer, ETC - 300 temp controler mounted in compressor space, 110mm collar, enough space for 5 kegs plus gas.
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Drip Tray comming soon!

FREAKIN Awesome!! I want it I want it I want it....

Oh, and welcome.

:beerbang:

 

[KoNG]

Hi All

First post..... Just like to say thanks for everyone posting their photos.... there's some beautiful beer fridges, some works of art and well just some plain old functional jobs as well - all have contributed to ideas. Anyway here's my effort.
F&P 215L Freezer, ETC - 300 temp controler mounted in compressor space, 110mm collar, enough space for 5 kegs plus gas.
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Drip Tray comming soon!

Very neat...!!!
Interested.... tell me. why the taps so close and one sided....?

 

[blackbock]

Grolsch will be pouring a pilsner[snip].. heineken an apple cider.

Personally I would have had the Fosters pouring the cider

 

[t_c]

After finding this thread on page 13 I thought I'd better show a bit of an update. Having some friends over on saturday for some St Pat's celebration so thought I should do something about the dispensing side of the setup. Now have 5 fonts set up and ready to go. It's all adhoc for the moment while I try to sort out a bar design as well as a collar design (which is why they aren't plugged into the kegs). Eventually I foresee the 5 fonts all lined up together with 2 beer engines. Below are some pics.
Grolsch will be pouring a pilsner, Lowenbrau a weizen, Fosters a golden ale, guinness an irish red ale and heineken an apple cider.

Now I know who's been snipping all the beer font auctions on ebay.