Reddit mentions of Taprite T742HP Primary Double Gauge CO2 Regulator, Brass

Do you ever plan on doing 5 gallon batches? If you have the space it will be more cost effective to just go for a full size keging system. Mini kegs are going to cost you roughly what a new 5 gallon keg will.

That said if it's only a one-off thing you could use some 2 liter bottles and get yourself a co2 tank and regulator and a carbonation cap and force carb that way, it won't be on "tap" but it will be force carbonated.. and you can keep it carbonated if you leave the cap on and top off the bottle with co2 each time you pour from it.


If you have nothing then you'll need a regulator I have this one: (taprite t742hp primary double gauge co2 regulator, brass https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UZUJ22/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_auBCDbBPZ3V0H)

A co2 tank, something like this: (5lb co2 tank- new aluminum cylinder with cga320 valve https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HQQ3WWE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BvBCDbXPB33KP)

Some 5/16 tubing l, and a ball lock gas disconnect like this (5/16" gas line assembly - ball lock https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064OI77Y/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_6wBCDbSWZWMNY)

And a carbonation cap like this : (stainless carbonation cap counter pressure bottle filling with 5/16" barb，co2 coupling to carbonate soda beer fruit juice water https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01K4GGYT0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_BxBCDbK0V3J35)




I also have this regulator for my mobile mini keg set-up: Ultimate CO2 Regulator works with 5 types of CO2 tanks (0-50psi) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071J9FKVD/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_nABCDbQWF87S3
It works great and I use it with a soda stream co2 tank which are a little pricey for how much co2 you get but they're convenient and available everywhere. This makes a nice compact system since you don't have the big regulator and big co2 tank.

This Taprite is what I use. Never had any issues at all. I like the nice knob so I don't have to use a screwdriver to increase or decrease the pressure. Just be very careful not to drop these things in any way. They are very delicate.

$48 Taprite T742HP

Don't really know brands. This is actually the same one I bought from the same vendor.. It's half the price of what Prest-O wanted in-store.

This is the regulator I use, if you're interested.

For the CO2 tank, decide what size you'll want. The most-common sizes are 5, 10, and 20LB; larger tanks are more expensive but are generally much cheaper to refill. Depending on the size, you're probably looking at $50 - $130.

For a regulator, Taprite is generally well-regarded. My main recommendation is to get something that doesn't require a screwdriver or wrench to change the pressure.

You'll also need a line to get to the bottle-cap. If you just need one, buying a pre-built assembly is probably cheaper than getting the parts.

And the cap /u/BretBeermann linked works on standard 2L soda bottles, so save a few of them to reuse.

By the way, SeriousEats did an article on building a DIY carbonation rig a few years ago. Probably worth a read.

Quick and simple guide: http://www.popsci.com/diy/article/2012-06/how-make-your-own-home-carbonation-system

Carbonation cap: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00V334SME/

Hose and quick disconnect: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064OI77Y/

Pressure regulator: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002UZUJ22/

For the tank, contact a local welding shop and ask them to price a pure CO2 cylinder. Tell them what it's for if they ask about grade. Make sure you find out cylinder cost as well as refill cost. I could have gotten a cheaper cylinder on Amazon apparently, but I didn't overpay by much. Mine's a 20 pound, but you can get 5 and 10 as well.

I can't seem to find this conclusively anywhere aside from one lone Amazon review. If I want individualized CO2 control for THREE taps (and delay the nitro hookup for now), can I hook up a Taprite double regulator to a single somehow? Or is this the more correct option: https://www.kegerator.com/taprite-three-product-secondary-co2-regulator/T1683ST.html

Edit: Seems I would use the above three-way regulator in-line with a standard one-body dual-gauge regulator like this one: https://www.amazon.com/Taprite-T742HP-Primary-Pressure-Regulator/dp/B002UZUJ22


Also just a note, this seems like a steal: http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/towers/triplefaucet/14-tall-polished-stainless-steel-draft-tower-perlick-630ss-faucts.html

Triple faucet tower with Perlick 630ss for only $228. I don't seem to come close to that anywhere else.