[COHO] Question about Kegs and regulators 4-U

[Mike T]

I'd say no way. That type of setup mixes the CO2, and water, in with the 
soda syrup at the tap. So, it wouldn't keep the beer carbed. You might be 
able to rig it to work, but it doesn't seem worth it. You will want some 
type of refrigerator to keep the kegs cold. I don't know if the faucets on 
the thing will work with beer, but that doesn't seem likely. The only thing 
you would be getting that would work with a beer kegging setup is the CO2 
tank and regulator, which aren't worth $200 new. If it comes with the kegs 
too, figure $15 each if they can hold a seal. It could be fun to use the 
cold plate for a fermentation chamber or something, but again, not worth it.
See if you can get a tank and regulator, new or used, and then get the new 
perlick faucets from the brewshop. Then a new or used refrigerator or chest 
freezer to keep the kegs in. Just my opinion. Good luck! Let us know when 
you have everything setup so we can come over and drink your beer!
-Mike


>From: Huntkng at aol.com
>Reply-To: Central Oregon Homebrewers <coho at lists.bendtel.net>
>To: coho at lists.bendtel.net
>Subject: [COHO] Question about Kegs and regulators 4-U
>Date: Fri, 30 Jun 2006 17:51:49 EDT
>
>The facts:  My friend over the hill mentioned that he  has a 6 flavor Pepsi
>drink dispenser refrigeration unit with a regulator and all  hoses /
>connections.  He got it used so it is an older unit.  It is  about 18"x24" 
>with the
>electric refrigeration unit on the back.   The Korney kegs he used were 
>"pre-mix"
>Pepsi soda (like the ones I got from  Rich the other night at the meeting).
>The tanks are  exposed.  They hook up to tubes, then pipes, then the  refer
>unit on the back of the machine.  It comes with tanks and a  CO/2 tank (I
>think?).     He said that he paid $200.00 for  it and that's what he wants 
>now.
>
>The question - (I know nothing about kegging):
>     *   Will this unit work for beer as well as soda?  Same taps??
>     *   What else will I need to get my kegging off the ground if I buy 
>it?
>     *   Wouldn't I need a refrigerator or freezer to keep the beer kegs 
>cold
>(hell  who cares about the soda!) and fresh?
>     *   Is this a good price?  I'd have to make a special trip over the 
>hill
>to get it so I'd have to figure in fuel in the cost.
>     *   Waadya ya thunk?
>Thanks all!
>
>Bill
>
>William (Bill) Herrick
>PO Box 7499
>Bend, OR  97708
>Wk: (541) 318-8862
>Fax: (541) 318-0083
>e-mail:  huntkng at aol.com
>


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