Kegerator Set Up Guide Part 2 🍺🍺🍺

Welcome to part 2 of my 2 part series on setting up a kegerator.
These guides are designed to be generic and should be useful no matter which kegerator you are setting up be it manufactured purpose built or home built.
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Introduction music:- Drink Beer (Till The Day That I Die) by Dazie Mae

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

BIG HAIRY 💪 ALERT!! I really like the auto close springs. That is a massive tower!! Duo tight is the only way to go IMO. The ball lock cap on the rear is really nice! Cheers David!! 👍🍻

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Brian. Yes, these 4 tap towers are big and easy to work with compared to a 3 tap. Duotight and autoclose springs sure do make life easier :)

[@alanman5328]

The very best kegerator set up guides I have seen. Thank for for everything you do David, it is pure gold.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Alan, much appreciated. I did watch many of them before making these to see where improvements could be made.

[@Phryguye]

Thank you for the tower cooler hose step. I can't believe the instructions I got with my Mangrove Jack Kegerator neglected to mention this step. I'm no longer wasting beer with warm taps.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Great, glad you found it useful 🍻🍻🍻

[@A2an]

Thanks for your information and effort 👍

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Allan, these two videos were a major project for sure! I hope plenty of people find them useful.

[@kenfowler1980]

Great tips David - which I had watched it years ago when I built my first Keizer! Cheers mate

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Ken, much appreciated :)

[@jonmccombs1711]

Great job and suggestions.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Jon. Much appreciated :)

[@jakelim7673]

Great job on this video! Love it!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Jake, much appreciated, these sure took some time to get right!

[@jd7ncoke77]

Great video. Just bought this exact 3 outlet kegerator a few weeks ago and already installed new black nukataps. Great setup! Looks like i need to add springs and small handles soon.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks Jason, glad that you are enjoying it! Kegerators are so much better these days! :)

[@TheBruSho]

That kegland multitool is niiice! Great vid!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Thank you :)

[@simonjl69]

Hi Dave. Great video! I like the idea of pumping cool air into the tap stand, I'll add that to my converted freezer. I noticed that your beer lines are very short, how do you adjust the flow to prevent foaming?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Great thank you. These are 4mm ID lines. 3M is probably all that is needed but as its split 4 ways ive allowed some more in case. My 3 tap runs great on 3m at 12 PSI/5C.

[@amadest]

Should be equipped also with secondary regulators. Every beer has different serving pressure. Sometimes quite different.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Yes, I have a video on this on my channel. For this guide I wanted to keep it simple though :)

[@darrenfinan]

Hi David, I've finally taken the leap to kegs and preordered the series X in the UK 😁 Now deciding my regulator setup. I see you've gone for a 5-way manifold. If I went with 4 or 5 inline regulators would I need a manifold as well? I'm guessing you have both to control the right carb level for each keg. Thanks a mill.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Great to hear. Yes you will need a manifold to split the co2 then add an inline reg to each is easiest.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

Thanks David. Just set up my x series. Used the beer line lenght 4 mm as recomended by Kegland, ca 1.6 m. Foaming a lot. Hope it adjusts with some pourings.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Hi Ronny, Ive got much more personally. Its more universal then.

[@ronnyskaar3737]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew 😊

[@ronnyskaar3737]

And the gas disappear. Where should I start?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I have a full guide here for you:- kzbin.info/www/bejne/p4GTpYmNasaKepo

[@ronnyskaar3737]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Thanks a lot, David. Do you think I can prolong them with duotight couplings?

[@richardmorgan6637]

Hi David, Have you seen the soon to be released 8 keg fridge from KL? No fonts or faucets but defs worth a look for a modular font set up. Keep up the great work

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Thanks Richard. Yes I sure have :) I just wish I had the space :)

[@paskrell]

Hello David, I know I had a lot of questions lately. Here my idea for a video as ROI :-) A rookie guide to fermenting with temperature control. Comparing cost of a inkbird setup with second hand fridge and plastic bucket (incl how to use) vs steel bucket va fermenter with pump vs fermenter with glycol. Also with aspects of brewing cost etc. what do you think?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Many thanks :) Yes, this could be interesting for sure!! Many thanks for the idea :)

[@craigkautz431]

Bought a komos used and it's identical to this thanks for the great videos!! For the fan to tower hose I can not find a replacement one any idea where one could be found?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Hey, yes Komos is a rebrand. I am sure MoreBeer could help you out with that hose.

[@craigkautz431]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew Send them an email thank you!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

@craigkautz431 🍻🍻🍻

[@zzing]

Have you run into any issues with starsan and duotight? It seems to have some reported issues. Compatibility between acetal and phosphoric acid (starsan) and iodine (iostar) seems to be an issue.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

None at all and ive been using it a lot. Just be sure to never use it undiluted.

[@Runost1]

I was thinking of adding in line regulators for each keg, but unsure if I should mount them inside or outside. Any thoughts?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I prefer inside personally. I have a guide to these, if you have not seen it?

[@myrbakkbryggeri6886]

Bra video som vanlig og det er Bjørnar

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Tusen takk Bjørnar :)

[@edgar.valdez]

Great video as usual David!! I’m about to start kegging and considering a Kegerator as well, I’ve got (a newbie) question: With the manifold, how do you know which pressure each valve has? Or you need to use the inline regulator and you just didn’t show it in the video? I’m asking for the scenarios where you want to carb & serving beer at the same time Thanks in advance!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Thanks Edgar. The manifold simply lets pressure though at the rate that you set your regulator to. For individual control inline regulators are the solution.

[@edgar.valdez]

Right, make sense, I think it’s better to place the manifold outside the kegerator when using inline regulators as it might be bulky and hard to operate when it’s inside. Thanks again for your time and patience!! I just started in this whole world of brewing and learnt a lot with your videos!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

No problem :) I am always happy to help :)

[@denesszaraz4413]

Good video David, as usual. I have the exact same setup. How did you fit the manifold inside?

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

He sat it on the motor shelf in the rear. Not fastened to the kegerator by screws. Just free standing. 👍🍻

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Yes, it is free standing right now. I will see how this goes. It is a new space for me currently so before I consider mounting.

[@ShortCircuitedBrewers]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew you could probably use some double stick tape? Not sure with the cold and moisture though.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I would go with some thick but short screws if I do. The manifold in my other Kegerator tends to rest on top of a keg, so is also freestanding.

[@paulnicholasadams]

Did you get a foam insert with your tower? I got one but maybe it was just for packaging

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I think that was just packaging. I have mine in a cool room so no need for it personally.

[@arberpacarada4941]

Hi David. I have the same kegerator and I just setup it up with one tap because I am using commercial kegs/beer. I am having big problems with foam. So I have 4mm tube 3 meters long. Is this too long? What is the correct/recommended pressure (PSI)? Is there a different set up for commercial kegs or same as corny keg? Help please.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Personally I am using 3-4m on my kegrators at 5C with 12 PSI of pressure. This works very nicely with Intertap and Nukataps. I suggest trying this and adjusting from there if needed.

[@arberpacarada4941]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew cheers

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

:)

[@TheAlchemistsBrewery]

Stylish

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Sure is :)

[@xdroidvince]

Beer line length set to ? 4mm or 5mm ID ?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I am using 4mm ID :)

[@xdroidvince]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew thank you. Keg land recommend 5.5' long hoses. Did you settle for that as well ?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

I am using 3 meters in my 3 tap series 4 and 4 meters on my 4 tap series X both with 4mm ID lines. Both are working very well at 12 PSI pressure all with Nukataps.

[@xdroidvince]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew super thanks. I ordered 70' of tubing with an identical setup :). Glad i did.

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Great, works well for me :)

[@JohnnyReverse]

what does the spring do?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

It is an autoclose spring. So when you finish pouring you simply let go of the tap handle and the flow stops. Pretty handy and ideal for avoiding big problems if a pet or child plays with your faucets.

[@JohnnyReverse]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew wow that is pretty clever, I dont know why I've not heard of this before. Would something like that work on regular faucets as well?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

@@JohnnyReverse Yes, certainly some others support this but not all.

[@JohnnyReverse]

​@@DavidHeathHomebrew Cool, I'll look into it, was looking to buck up and buy these intertaps anyway, maybe ill just hold out. Thanks for the info David!

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

Great :)

[@JValida]

i Would like to buy this Kegerator but unfortunately i can't buy one in Germany ;(

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

That's odd. I thought that these were all over Europe.

[@JValida]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew a dealer wrote that these devices have no approval yet in Germany

[@3phix]

How far can I have the CO2 tank?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

What did you have in mind? They can be rather long without a pressure drop.

[@3phix]

@@DavidHeathHomebrew I was planning to have the tanks in the basement and run the pipes above to the floor. About 13-15', also would I need a stronger hose for this?

[@DavidHeathHomebrew]

That will be fine I believe and regular hosing