Kegerator and Multiple CO2 regulators

[Brian1011]

I'm taking the leap and I'm going to build a kegerator after 8 years of bottling. I'm in the design phase, and I plan on having at least 3 regulators to be able to dispense at different pressures.

Ideally, I'd like the 3 regulators mounted onto the side of my fridge, high enough to keep the kids hands off of it. Normally, the CO2 tank would just connect directly to the 1st regulator, but I don't think it would work to have the tank mounted up that high.

Here are my questions:

1. What is the maximum pressure in the CO2 tank?
2. Anybody know what the threads are (i.e. what fittings do I need) on the CO2 tank?
3. Is there a good high pressure hose that can be run from the CO2 tank on the floor (or hidden in a cabinet) up to the regulator mounted on the side of the fridge?

TIA

[Dr Scott]

If you can't find a suitable lead hose, you could always set up one regulator as the primary at the tank and then 'Feed" the others that are ganged together somewhere else. You should be able to find something to work. many bars are setup the way you are planning to set up yours.

[bubrewer]

Such a thing exists, because I have one! It came from a commercial bar that was closing down and allows the regulator to be separated from the CO2 tank by about four feet.

I checked the hose I have and there is nothing printed on it, so I don't know what name to tell you to search for. Might try asking at your local friendly welding supply place, or maybe even a beer distributor if you have a contact there.

[Brian1011]

It's good to know such a thing exists. Thanks for the leads - I'll check around and see if anybody sells high pressure hose like that.

While I was poking around looking for that hose, I found this company:

http://www.micromatic.com/

The website has lots of good info, and it looks like they sell to homebrewers. Their premium regulators look like they would be great. Anybody have any experience with these?

Doc - I like your idea about the primary regulator stepping down to 3 secondary regulators. That may be the least expensive option.

[Danno]

If you only need three pressures, then you'll only need the main regulator and the two subsequent ones. Just set the main one at the higher of the three pressures.

[Dr Scott]

It's good to know such a thing exists. Thanks for the leads - I'll check around and see if anybody sells high pressure hose like that.

While I was poking around looking for that hose, I found this company:

http://www.micromatic.com/

The website has lots of good info, and it looks like they sell to homebrewers. Their premium regulators look like they would be great. Anybody have any experience with these?

Doc - I like your idea about the primary regulator stepping down to 3 secondary regulators. That may be the least expensive option.

I think JP went to Beer Dispensing courses last year. Shoot him a PM and see what he has to say.

[Speyedr]

While I was poking around looking for that hose, I found this company:

http://www.micromatic.com/

The website has lots of good info, and it looks like they sell to homebrewers. Their premium regulators look like they would be great. Anybody have any experience with these?

Also check http://www.beveragefactory.com

Doc - I like your idea about the primary regulator stepping down to 3 secondary regulators. That may be the least expensive option.

I have my Chest Freezer setup this way instead of teeing off the first regulator. I have a main regulator at the tank set to about 20psi and a line from there to a gang of 2 regualtors for my kegs.

[Brian1011]

Also check http://www.beveragefactory.com

It looks like they sell the Micro-matic regulators for less than Micro-matic does! Thanks for the link.

BTW - Speyedr, I see you're from PA; I'm moving to Hazleton at the end of the month. Know of any good homebrew stores up that way?