How does CO2 work? Or does this mini-keg system only work with pre-conditioned CO2 mini-kegs like Heineken and Newcastle?
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The cooler is a chilling vessel which a pre-pressurized 5L keg is inserted. Additionally, the clear window on the front allows for a gravity fed keg to be utilized - it appears a wine cooler with a similar dispensing mechanism would also work - if that's your thing
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Yes it does, just use the correct amount of priming sugar, and let it sit the full 2 weeks. I noticed that when I poured it into a glass. It foamed right away and dissipated quickly, I stil felt the co2 on my tongue while drinking it. Later I found that a couple turns of the bottle before opening gave me a foamy top which I found to be consistent with any other beer you buy at the store, I just finished my winter ale and I am very impressed with the results.
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Hi. So with this co2 kit the co2 is actually diffused by contact with the water. After you fill both chambers you will notice that after a few hours the level of water rises. It is an easy co2 kit that requires no other parts. I think it works well.
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No, you will have to have the Co2 tank filled on your own. Cost about $15 to fill it and should last for 5-7, 1/4 to 1/2 kegs.
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After you inject the co2 & Shake for a min or less i find that you just have to leave it for a couple min. You can leave longer & that may make it more bubbly. I also find that if the water & carafe are chilled the carbonation process is better. Plus I like it cold!
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You need a keg connector that fits the soda bottle, a hose to a regulator, a regulator that brings the tank pressure down from 65 bar to 3 bar an finally a CO2 tank as used by brewing beer, welding, fish tanks, growing, or any process that requires an extra bit of CO2. The regulator is 'special' in that it has to fit a CO2 tank. (Each gas has its special fitting, e.g. an oxigen tank has a pin index fitting to prevent accidental swapping of gasses)
350652
Yes; it does need a CO2 tank to maintain the pressure in the keg. I have 3 of these kegs in my kegerator which uses a 5 lb CO2 tank. Also needed is a pressure regulator between the CO2 tank and the kegs to keep the pressure around 10 PSI. Cheers.
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Mike F. DO NOT BUY THEM!!! I had to buy all new from MicroMatic & they are worth the extra $$$$. All I had was wasted CO2 tanks at the brewery, all in all set me back a few hundred dollars on CO2. These keg couplers are horrible!!!!
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The top gauge shows the pressure to your keg, which you typically set to between 8-12 psi, depending on how much carbonation you want, using the knurled knob below it (clockwise to increase pressure and counter-clockwise to lower pressure). The gauge on the left shows the pressure in your CO2 tank (typically about 500 psi if kept refrigerated, higher if not). The left gauge reading doesn't change until the CO2 tank is almost empty.
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It comes with one hose and one connecter. that works with the pressurized mini kegs you can get from new castle or heiniken kegs. You do need the conversion lot for no pressurized kegs and the co2 canisters.it does have an included area for that as well.
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Hi John F. As soon as we get home my husband said he will measure it for you. We have ours in a standard (short style ) kegarator And we can fit 2 inside together with the Co2 and sometimes a few other drinks. This is the one we have http://www.beveragefactory.com/draftbeer/kegerators/dualkegerator/Kegco_K209B-2_dual_faucet_kegerator.html?bstr=1 if you still need the measurements after viewing the above link, we can measure when we get home Tonight. I hope that helps.
1111308
I did not but I've only had two heinikken kegs. I mostly use my own with the co2 attachment.
614483
It does not. I asked this question before my purchase and was mislead. You need to purchase the kit so it will work with all types of kegs.
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A tapped keg of beer should stay fresh 3-4 mths. You can get the co2 same place you buy kegs. Bought the kegerator Dec 2013 we have averaged 1 keg a month and we have changed the co2 tank once. I bought a cleaning kit same time I purchased the kegerator and we have cleaned it just once, I believe we should of cleaned a little more often. We love thr kegerator works great and keeps beer cold.
350651
All kegs need CO2. You can carb. With sugar, but you will need CO2 to push the beer. Even a small 5 lb. Tank of gas will last a good long time.
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The Fizz Giz comes with a product guide that will let you purchase the home station. It works with standard CO2 cylinders from 5-20lbs that you'd find for beer carbonation, or you can use paint ball tanks. Yes they're ok for use in carbonating beverages, but if you're concerned Amazon sells a beverage grade CO2 paintball tank. The nice thing is that you can put the tank under your sink or in a cabinet, you can easily disconnect the tank, pop a co2 bulb in and you're free to take it on the go to work or party. Can't put the other carbonators in your brief case and carbonate 2 liters of soda at work -- which is a lot less than $1 per can out of the vending machine! The Fizz Giz comes with a product guide that will let you purchase the home station. It works with standard CO2 cylinders from 5-20lbs that you'd find for beer carbonation, or you can use paint ball tanks. Yes they're ok for use in carbonating beverages, but if you're concerned Amazon sells a beverage grade CO2 paintball tank. The nice thing is that you can put the tank under your sink or in a cabinet, you can easily disconnect the tank, pop a co2 bulb in and you're free to take it on the go to work or party. Can't put the other carbonators in your brief case and carbonate 2 liters of soda... » Read More The Fizz Giz comes with a product guide that will let you purchase the home station. It works with standard CO2 cylinders from 5-20lbs that you'd find for beer carbonation, or you can use paint ball tanks. Yes they're ok for use in carbonating beverages, but if you're concerned Amazon sells a beverage grade CO2 paintball tank. The nice thing is that you can put the tank under your sink or in a cabinet, you can easily disconnect the tank, pop a co2 bulb in and you're free to take it on the go to work or party. Can't put the other carbonators in your brief case and carbonate 2 liters of soda at work -- which is a lot less than $1 per can out of the vending machine! « Show Less
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You have to buy these as a separate purchase. They don't last long, maybe a keg or so. You should buy several at a time.