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Reddit mentions of Kegco KC LH-542 Draft Beer Regulator, Chrome
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Beware of cheap imitation! Only Beverage factory sells this regulator with the KegcoDual Gauge regulator shows you working pressure and tank pressureChrome plated brass bodyManual pressure release valve and pressure adjustment knobIntegral safety pressure relief valve releases at 45 psi
Specs:
| Color | Chrome |
| Height | 9 Inches |
| Length | 9 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Pack of 1 |
| Weight | 3.3 Pounds |
| Width | 4.25 Inches |
My setup is something like this:
Homebrew shops generally carry the tanks, and can fill them for you. You're probably looking at $120-$150 initial cost, but your cost per carbonation is pretty close zero: just the cost to refill the tank.
With this setup, you carbonate directly in plastic soda bottles. I generally use seltzer bottles, since they don't have any residual flavors in them, and they're designed to hold the pressure.
Transfer whatever you want to carbonate into a plastic bottle (about 3/4 full). Get it as cold as possible: for sodas, that's as close to 32-F as you can get; for cocktails, it's maybe 20 to 25-F. Squeeze the excess air out, screw on the carbonator cap, attach the gas hose, and shake the hell out of the bottle. Release the pressure (carefully; some mixtures can foam a lot), and repeat once or twice if you want really strong carbonation. For water, I usually carbonate around 35 psi. For cocktails, closer to 45 psi.
To bottle cocktails or sodas once they're carbonated, you can use 187ml champagne bottles and an inexpensive bottle capper. Your local homebrew shop probably carries both.
I picked up both my 9 gallon kettles (one with dual ports) for <$100 bucks shipped on black friday 2 years ago. I have seen other stuff go on sale for pretty cheap. If you can hold out, it might be worth waiting.
As for your regulator. I picked up this dual gauge regulator last week. It appears to be working well. For less than 50 bucks shipped (I have prime) it worked out well. However I don't know about longevity. It looks to be a much better build quality than my last one that went out because of what looked like old age.
You might be able to, If you went with a pin lock keg they are cheaper. Only problem with the mini fridge is that you may have to modify the fridge to get the C02 lines into the fridge, unless the tank, regulator, and keg can fit in there. I use this regulator https://www.amazon.com/Kegco-KC-LH-542-Premium-Regulator/dp/B003WX772G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1491405625&amp;sr=8-1&amp;keywords=c02+regulator with the dual output. This one is a little cheaper. You will need lines I suggest 5/16th for air and 3/16th for serving. 5 feet each should get you in a good situation for kegs. See if you can find a C02 tank on say craigslist or an old one. I swapped a really old tank at Airgas that was no longer fillable for a decently new one.
You would probably also want a picnic tap for your setup.
Wow thank you!
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003WX772G?psc=1&amp;redirect=true&amp;ref_=oh_aui_search_detailpage
Clearly states how to even add onto it in the question section.
Am I missing anything? Or better reccomendations?
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Try amazon, this one says they can ship to finland. Shipping would be ~30 bucks though. Might buy the whole assembly in that case.
Ball Lock and hose
Coupler and valve assembly
As for getting the tank filled, I would go to your nearest bar or restaurant that uses co2 for their soda/beer and just see who their vendor is.
Get a 5lb CO2 tank, a regulator, ball lock valve and a Carbonator and make your own fizzy water. It's delicious.
Ah yeah good catch - will need to pick a different regulator and remove that bubble counter.
Hows this one look?
http://www.amazon.com/Kegco-Premium-Series-Gauge-Regulator/dp/B003WX772G/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1421537185&amp;sr=8-4&amp;keywords=c02+regulator
Says for beer specifically but I'm guessing that doesn't matter
If he were to buy a TWO product dual regulator like the one you link to, then the answer is yes. His pricing indicated that he was only looking at a single product dual regulator like this: http://www.amazon.com/Kegco-Premium-Series-Gauge-Regulator/dp/B003WX772G/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1407323203&amp;sr=8-3&amp;keywords=dual+pressure+regulator
Yea I feel ya. I'm getting this co2 tank with this regulator
I wanted to get the 5lb cause it will last a long time and is only like $15 to refill at the welding supply near me. I hopefully won't have to upgrade until I get my 250g tank and ill be getting a 20lb for that one.