Dispensing equipment

Polcho · Saturday at 7:48 AM

I’m trying to work out a list to order all the pieces I require to set up a two keg system.

I was wondering if someone could look at their setup and note down all the bits involved.

This is my first attempt at kegging, it seems like there are so many parts stocked at these suppliers, and no real ‘shopping list,

I am stuck on selecting a dispensing tap.

As I understand it, it depends what you want to dispense. I alternate between a bitter and an IPA.

I wanted to get all the kit, then have a day set aside to put it all together.

I am also looking for a comprehensive video on the complete process.

I would have thought a supplier would have this, since they want to sell the kit, but no luck finding one as yet.

So if anyone has a link to a good video on the complete process, and a list of parts, that would be most welcome

Tanglefoot · Saturday at 8:03 AM

Check out Brewkegtap, great people to deal with. https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/premium-double-keg-kit

dlowe1992 · Saturday at 9:53 AM

I’ll second Brewkegtap.

Also, have you decided how to dispense? Will you use a fridge and make a ‘kegerator’ or use simple picnic style taps that attach directly to the keg?

It will affect what stuff you’ll want to buy.

The Malt Miller have also done some decent videos on their YouTube channel about building kegerators.

Just search malt miller kegerator on YouTube and they’ll come up. Easy to follow

rekabmit · Saturday at 10:01 AM

Seems very complicated nowadays, I bought a fermentasauras hoping to ferment in vessel, remove trub and just dispense from there as both my barrels were occupied. But … do I trust the party tap contraption to not leak? No so now thinking of moving to kegs and find I will be buying loads of gas adapters and other stuff. So like the op would already shopping list.

Polcho · Saturday at 10:05 AM

This is where i am at so far with the list:
Premium AEB 19 Litre New Stainless Keg – TWIN Pack £215.00

NukaTap – FC – Flow Control – G2. Stainless Steel Beer Tap £37.99

Micro Matic Bottle Mounted CO2 Regulator £64.95

Keg Disconnect Set Inc. JG Fittings £14.00

3/8 Natural Beer/Gas Line – Valpar GEN-X £0.95 (per metre)

Polcho · Saturday at 11:35 AM

Unfortunately Malt miller dosent have any kegs for sale at present, apart from the Mangrove Jack ones.
The regulator I wanted is also out of stock, Christmas rush I expect.

Polcho · Saturday at 1:20 PM

Given that the suplier I wanted to use hasn't got much in at present, I've been looking at suppliers/makes.

The one Tanglefoot sugested is good, but alas, sold out.

I see they have in stock kegland kegs, which looking at the video below, do look very good.

I have no experence with this, I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts on the Kegland in the video.

dlowe1992 · Saturday at 1:38 PM

Looks like you’re well on your way.
Only thing I’d say is I’ve found reconditioned kegs to be excellent, and probably available at not far off half the price of the new ones you’ve got there.

By all means go new if you wish, but don’t be put off by reconditioned ones…

Polcho · Saturday at 1:39 PM

dlowe1992 said:
Looks like you’re well on your way.
Only thing I’d say is I’ve found reconditioned kegs to be excellent, and probably available at not far off half the price of the new ones you’ve got there.

By all means go new if you wish, but don’t be put off by reconditioned ones…

Thank you.

Polcho · Saturday at 1:52 PM

I'm begining to wonder if I'll ever get set up.

I've called two gas companies, they have gas, but nothing to put it in!!!!

Is anyone on the forum using gas in Doncaster?

RichardM · Saturday at 2:34 PM

Polcho said:
I'm begining to wonder if I'll ever get set up.

I've called two gas companies, they have gas, but nothing to put it in!!!!

Is anyone on the forum using gas in Doncaster?

Have you tried any of these?
https://www.adamsgas.co.uk/stockists/?postcode=Doncaster+

Polcho · Saturday at 2:54 PM

RichardM said:
Have you tried any of these?
https://www.adamsgas.co.uk/stockists/?postcode=Doncaster+

Not all of them, thanks.

Polcho · Saturday at 2:59 PM

On regulators now.
I've looked at a few.
I like the Italian ones, but I've just seen a video on the kegland version 4.

I like the big adjusting knob and the big, clear looking gauges. It can also be wall mounted easily, which I do like.

However, it is quite a bit cheaper than the others, I was wondering if anybody had any comments about it robustness and use in practice?

Laner · Saturday at 3:37 PM

Polcho said:
On regulators now.
I've looked at a few.
I like the Italian ones, but I've just seen a video on the kegland version 4.

I like the big adjusting knob and the big, clear looking gauges. It can also be wall mounted easily, which I do like.

However, it is quite a bit cheaper than the others, I was wondering if anybody had any comments about it robustness and use in practice?

I use one with no issue what so ever.. had it on sodastream and 10kg bottle

Clint · Saturday at 3:39 PM

I just bought the kegland 4. Solid bit of kit,screwed up to the bottle easy enough,nipped up with a spanner and the control knob is easy.
BUY A CHECK VALVE!!!!! If you make a mistake with it all you'll wreck your reg otherwise! I nearly did!

Clint · Saturday at 3:41 PM

I probably mentioned it...I got the 20l Oxebar kegs. True they won't last forever but they were cheap! I'll more likely switch to cornies when they wear out.

Rodcx500z · Saturday at 4:16 PM

I have a kegland 4 had it 3 years works fine, i also have an Italian odi 3 years old works fine so no issues there, i also use check valves

Moe · Saturday at 4:19 PM

Tanglefoot said:
Check out Brewkegtap, great people to deal with. https://brewkegtap.co.uk/products/premium-double-keg-kit

When I first bought my kegging gear, I emailed Jonny and asked what I need.

He replied with a list and I ordered it.

Their prices are really competitive too, so no worries about being ripped off.

Polcho said:
I'm begining to wonder if I'll ever get set up.

I've called two gas companies, they have gas, but nothing to put it in!!!!

Is anyone on the forum using gas in Doncaster?

There’s a bloke in Worksop sells it.

I’ll dm you his number, that’s where I get mine.

Last bottle was £20 for a 6kg one. There’s a deposit, but I’ve had mine years so can’t remember how much

Laner · Saturday at 4:27 PM

Clint said:
I probably mentioned it...I got the 20l Oxebar kegs. True they won't last forever but they were cheap! I'll more likely switch to cornies when they wear out.

I’ve got cornies and the Oxebar, the Oxebar is just as good.

Polcho · Saturday at 4:41 PM

Clint said:
I just bought the kegland 4. Solid bit of kit,screwed up to the bottle easy enough,nipped up with a spanner and the control knob is easy.
BUY A CHECK VALVE!!!!! If you make a mistake with it all you'll wreck your reg otherwise! I nearly did!

Thanks for that!

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