On Tap - Post Your Draught Systems - NS4Sale

Rednecktech · 01-06-2007, 12:34 PM

Anyone else using a draught setup at home?

My current setup consists of an old deep freeze plugged into a timer, the freezer runs for 30mins 4 cycles per day and maintains the beer at a fairly consistent ~ 33F. I have the CO2 system inside the freezer as well, it holds a 20lb CO2 tank and 3 x 20L kegs. For the faucet setup I drilled a large hole through the top of the freezer and mounted a mottled ceramic DAB tower, I haven't bothered installing a drip tray, I just use bar towels. The freezer itself isn't the prettiest thing but I'm working on it, it's a simple, easy and cost effective setup. Here's a couple shots of it:

acheyne · 01-06-2007, 01:14 PM

Nice job!

This is sort of why I got out of making beer. I had been bottling, which was way too time consuming, but never had the time to setup a proper system like this.

I've always like this guy's setup: http://www.bodensatz.com/index.php Alan is actually from Nova Scotia - he used to work at Acadia, but now lives in Ottawa.

Rednecktech · 01-06-2007, 01:32 PM

Thanks, it's not very fancy but it works great

That's a great site, quite a few locals from the beer club use it. Some of them have pretty impressive setups that's for sure. I used to be into it a lot more than I am now but I turned my hobby into my profession so the hobby suffered big time!

hrosv · 01-07-2007, 01:32 PM

Nice subtle NS4SALE sticker on the deep freeze. I have a sudden urge to post..

mrmegahurtz · 01-08-2007, 01:51 PM

I have everything i need to set-up a draft system except a CO2 tank. They are quite tough to find in Truro. What size would you guys suggest for a single keg system? Also how long to let the beer sit after you fill the keg with you homwbrew? Thanks

acheyne · 01-08-2007, 02:30 PM

In Truro, go to Praxair on Robie for CO2.

Jeramy · 01-08-2007, 03:03 PM

Where do you get your gas, (in HRM) and roughly how much does it cost? I've gathered most of the gear and it's mainly a matter of space until I set it up.

Rednecktech · 01-08-2007, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by mrmegahurtz

I have everything i need to set-up a draft system except a CO2 tank. They are quite tough to find in Truro. What size would you guys suggest for a single keg system? Also how long to let the beer sit after you fill the keg with you homwbrew? Thanks

A 5lb cylinder is large enough to last quite a few kegs, I think a 20lb'er is good for at least 50 full sized 50L kegs

I think Brewingcentres is quite a bit cheaper to buy the bottle itself compared to Praxair or Air Liquide. Then you have to take it to one of said companies to fill it with CO2. Last time I filled my 20lb tank it was about $27 so it ends up being dirt cheap.

As for the time frame it takes for carbonation that's dependent on a few things. Carbonation is a function of temperature, surface area contact and head pressure. If you have a keg in the fridge and apply 13 PSI head pressure then just leave it sit there it'd take a solid week or more. If you shake the keg it'll carbonate a lot faster, if you leave say 4" head space in the keg, turn the CO2 pressure up to about 25PSI then shake the crap out of it you can fully carbonate it in ~ 10 mins! The colder your beer is the faster it'll carbonate.

ftp1000 · 01-08-2007, 07:01 PM

That's awesome....

mrmegahurtz · 01-09-2007, 11:02 AM

Thanks rednecktech. I think i'll stick my next batch in my 19L Pepsi keg and experiment with it.

What cleaning solution do you recommend for kegs? Iodine? Thx

Rednecktech · 01-09-2007, 11:35 AM

Standard unscented household bleach in a solution of 25 - 50 ppm (parts per million). No stronger or it may cause corrosion of the stainless. So that's 1 - 2 fluid oz (~25 - 50ml) in 19L or 5 US gallons. Fill it with water and add the bleach the night before you are going to fill it beer to give it an overnight soak, drain and give it a quick rinse with water just before filling it

mrmegahurtz · 01-09-2007, 03:04 PM

sweet thanks Rednecktech

Downs · 01-17-2007, 03:06 PM

totally awesome
I'm working on turning my shed into my office (nother baby on the way)
and I'm going to be looking to put in at least 1 tap for purchased beer
ill have to follow some of these links

MMansfield · 01-18-2007, 04:25 PM

Wow, that's a good idea.

What is this beer club you speak of? Is it a homebrew club, or just a club for people who respect beer?

Rednecktech · 01-18-2007, 06:22 PM

The local halifax based homebrew club, it's posted here in the Brewhaus..... "The Brewnosers"

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01-06-2007, 01:14 PM	#2
acheyne Tipsy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 223 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (1) Feedback:(100% Positive)	Nice job! This is sort of why I got out of making beer. I had been bottling, which was way too time consuming, but never had the time to setup a proper system like this. I've always like this guy's setup: http://www.bodensatz.com/index.php Alan is actually from Nova Scotia - he used to work at Acadia, but now lives in Ottawa.

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mrmegahurtz Sober Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Truro Posts: 15 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	I have everything i need to set-up a draft system except a CO2 tank. They are quite tough to find in Truro. What size would you guys suggest for a single keg system? Also how long to let the beer sit after you fill the keg with you homwbrew? Thanks

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acheyne Tipsy Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 223 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (1) Feedback:(100% Positive)	In Truro, go to Praxair on Robie for CO2.

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Jeramy Sober Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Halifax Posts: 17 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	Where do you get your gas, (in HRM) and roughly how much does it cost? I've gathered most of the gear and it's mainly a matter of space until I set it up.

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ftp1000 Tipsy Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Halifax Posts: 84 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	That's awesome....

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mrmegahurtz Sober Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Truro Posts: 15 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	Thanks rednecktech. I think i'll stick my next batch in my 19L Pepsi keg and experiment with it. What cleaning solution do you recommend for kegs? Iodine? Thx

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mrmegahurtz Sober Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Truro Posts: 15 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	sweet thanks Rednecktech

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Downs Sober Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lower Sackville Posts: 44 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	totally awesome I'm working on turning my shed into my office (nother baby on the way) and I'm going to be looking to put in at least 1 tap for purchased beer ill have to follow some of these links

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MMansfield Sober Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Halifax Age: 23 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 2 Feedback Left: (0) Feedback:(0% Positive)	Wow, that's a good idea. What is this beer club you speak of? Is it a homebrew club, or just a club for people who respect beer?

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