setting up kegs - which fittings etc

[Cummy]

I have got my hands on a few (4) kegs and a gas bottle. I now need to get all the fittings and beer lines. I have had a look online and didn't realise there would be so many types/different setups/price differences etc. I have a chest freezer which is currently full of meat so it will be set up in a fridge until I empty the freezer. I plan to add a collar and have 3-4 kegs on tap depending on what I can fit. For now I am happy using the one pluto gun and some cheap plastic taps until I set up the keezer. Advise for what I will require, types and places of purchase is appreciated I am located in Brisbane but am happy to order online from a reliable seller. Thanks.

 

[Moad]

Go see Ross at craftbtewer in capalaba (?) He will sort you out.

Reccomend not being tight on the taps, get perlick etc

 

[Ciderman]

I'm nearing completion of my keezer. Having experienced the pain and frustration of barb fittings I would recommend to anyone to get the john guest fittings. Much easier and safer to use. In time I will swap these in.

I skimped on the basics and bought from keg king in Victoria.

- 4 beer disconnects
- 4 gas disconnects
- 4 way gas manifold
- drip tray
- temperature controller

I forked out on perlick 650ss and ordered direct from the states. Well worth the investment. As a new brewer you will probably over carb a beer and or experience pouring issues. Quite simply these taps allow a slow flow to avoid foaming issues.

Where is Brisbane are you? Your welcome to have a look at mine. Will be finished tomorrow.

 

[Cummy]

Located at jamboree heights, western suburbs. I will head out to craft brewer this weekend to check it out.

 

[Midnight Brew]

Depending on the size of your chest freezer you would ideally look at putting the gas bottle on the outside with a tiny hole drilled through the collar for a gas line. Gives you more room inside the freezer and one less thing to put in and pull out.

Drip tray is optional, if its in the garage on a concrete floor, spillage is usually minimal. If its out on a deck or in the house you'll need one. Bare in mind you will need to clean it.

As mentioned save yourself some money and buy EXCELLENT taps straight up. I bought perlics first up and they're great but I am now dreaming of Andale taps.

For the disconnects I have now noticed that you can get them in stainless most retail shops. I cant comment on their performance but it would be worth looking into.