CO2 Distributors

Wed Jul 16, 2008 7:39 am

Will http://pivo.northernbrewer.com/nbstore/action/search-do?searchTerm=co2+distributor&x=0&y=0 work for hooking up 2-4 kegs or will I need to get separate regulators? I heard a story, don't remember all the details, that you need to watch out for what you use, because when you pull the beer out of one tap it might siphon it from the other.
Am I making any sense?
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Re: CO2 Distributors

Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:12 am

Yes, it is possible for one keg to siphon to another. One way to prevent this is to use one-way check valves. The second set of distributors on that page is listed as having the one-way check valves.
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Re: CO2 Distributors

Wed Jul 16, 2008 8:24 am

I bought a similar distributor--it's WAY better than the modular ones where every unit has 3 connections (so a 4 tap would have 12 connections with teflon tape and 12 possibilities of leaking)

However, the new manifold condenses quite a bit. I have my CO2 outside the freezer and a tube that goes through the wall. Any suggestions?
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Re: CO2 Distributors

Wed Jul 16, 2008 9:34 am

All those manifolds shown have check valves, the first ones have 1/4" MFL Connections and the second set have barbed connections. I have the same one, they're nice.
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Re: CO2 Distributors

Wed Jul 16, 2008 10:07 am

Sheen wrote:All those manifolds shown have check valves, the first ones have 1/4" MFL Connections and the second set have barbed connections. I have the same one, they're nice.



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