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CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:02 am
by philm00x
I'm slowly piecing together the stuff I need so I can use my keg. I'm trying to be
cheap frugal about it all, but don't want to get stuff that's utter and complete crap, either. I've found one by HomeBrew Stuff on Amazon that has mixed reviews on either extreme- really good or really bad. I can't help but think that it's much like any other product in that there will be folks that will complain for the most minor of inconveniences caused by it.
http://www.amazon.com/HomeBrewStuff-Dra ... lator+beer
Is there one that y'all prefer?
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 10:26 am
by Beer-lord
I like to have a dual connector on mine so that I can either carb 2 kegs at once or use it for bottling from the keg.
I have 2 regulators. One is an el cheapo that works but won't last long, the other is this one:
http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/co2-regul ... uge-2-keg/
I can't be sure but I think the fittings are brass.
You could buy the Y fitting yourself but I don't think you'd save any money. I've had this one for 3 years and it's never given me a bit of trouble.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 12:02 pm
by Inkleg
That regulator you linked to Phil does look like it has a check valve (keeps beer from flowing back into the regulator) nor a shut off at the regulator, something to look for. I've gotten all my stuff from
Kegconnection. I have a Taprite dual body regulator and have not had any problems with it.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 1:26 pm
by philm00x
The one thing I like about the one I linked to was, besides the price, it is fitted with a 1/4" flare fitting, which is what my gas line has on it to hook up to. I haven't seen any others come with a flare fitting.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:40 pm
by Inkleg
This comes on the one I linked too and I highly recommend one on which ever one you choose.
Sorry I realize I just linked to their whole site not the
regulator.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:54 pm
by Rebel_B
I'm a fan of the Taprite; the easy to turn grey handle is awesome. This would be one that is recommended at my LHBS. Super reliable.
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Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 2:57 pm
by gwcr
I have the exact same Taprite regulator that Inkleg has. No problems at all. I recently bought this
Y adapter so I can hook up my dual faucet tower (who knows when I'll find time to do that though). Kegconnection has been great to work with, plus they pre-assemble everything for you.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:05 pm
by Inkleg
Wow, keg connection is $12.50 cheaper than MoreBeer.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:16 pm
by Beer-lord
Sorry, I linked the wrong regulator in my first post (still a good one) and the second one I bought is this one:
http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/taprite-c ... uge-2-keg/
It is also a Taprite.
Re: CO2 Regulator- any brand preference?
Posted: Mon Jan 05, 2015 3:17 pm
by Kealia
I also have the Taprite and have been very happy with it so far (2 + years).