Hey HBT. I'm posting here because I cant find this topic being discussed specifically. I'm planning my next keezer and am sorting out different options.
In this case, I'm debating the continued use of a single primary regulator with a distribution manifold -vs- having multiple secondaries for per keg granularity.
Honestly, the single regulator setup I have now has worked fine. All of my beers receive the same pressure and have the same carbonation level. And while this hasn't really been a problem, I'd be lying if I said I never thought I'd like my stouts a little less carb'ed or my Belgian a bit more carb'ed.
On one hand I like the simplicity and lower cost of the single primary and distribution manifold setup. On the other hand, I'm building new and this is prime time to make a change.
Other than the additional costs for a multiple secondary setup, I'm wondering if this might introduce more chances for CO2 leaks due to all the extra "moving parts" along the gas line. I guess that could be mitigated by a hybrid approach where a distribution manifold was used off of the Primary with individual secondaries downstream. This would be the most expensive and complicated approach but might be worth it if needing to troubleshoot a leak.
Anyway, I tend to get "wrapped around the axle" sometimes and a sanity check discussion usually helps. Any one out there that might have used both approaches before?
Any pros/cons from experience?
In this case, I'm debating the continued use of a single primary regulator with a distribution manifold -vs- having multiple secondaries for per keg granularity.
Honestly, the single regulator setup I have now has worked fine. All of my beers receive the same pressure and have the same carbonation level. And while this hasn't really been a problem, I'd be lying if I said I never thought I'd like my stouts a little less carb'ed or my Belgian a bit more carb'ed.
On one hand I like the simplicity and lower cost of the single primary and distribution manifold setup. On the other hand, I'm building new and this is prime time to make a change.
Other than the additional costs for a multiple secondary setup, I'm wondering if this might introduce more chances for CO2 leaks due to all the extra "moving parts" along the gas line. I guess that could be mitigated by a hybrid approach where a distribution manifold was used off of the Primary with individual secondaries downstream. This would be the most expensive and complicated approach but might be worth it if needing to troubleshoot a leak.
Anyway, I tend to get "wrapped around the axle" sometimes and a sanity check discussion usually helps. Any one out there that might have used both approaches before?
Any pros/cons from experience?