metaltim
Well-Known Member
Hopefully this works, but here's my idea. I'll hook it up this weekend and see how it goes.
First off, I have a manifold like this:
http://www.homebrewhq.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2257
they are modular, so you just add on how ever many you need, using a double 1/4" NPT nipple in between each to add on. I have 6.
I have my tank outside my keezer, and wanted a 2nd regulator for wheat beers, but not have 2 air lines going through my collar. (and would have to split up manifold as well)
So, my plan is this: Set my main regulator at the higher pressure (~20psi). it goes through collar and into manifold, and I'll have the first two valves dedicated for wheat beers or other higher pressure beers. In between 2nd and 3rd valve on manifold, I'll plop this little guy
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-air-flow-regulator-98426.html
My local keg supply store (keg cowboy) had one laying around that he wanted to try out, so I bought it for $20. (this was before I knew it was harbor freight and that price.. no biggie)
it has 1/4" npt on one side, on the other is a swivel female NPT, but I just threaded another double 1/4" NPT nipple into that, so now on both sides of this little deal is 1/4" NPT, which will go right in between my manifold valves.
So now, valve 3 and on will be at whatever pressure I set this at, which will be ~12-14 psi.
anyway, just throwing it out there, this piece is relatively cheap compared to a whole new regulator..
any thoughts?
First off, I have a manifold like this:
http://www.homebrewhq.com/ProductDetails.aspx?productID=2257
they are modular, so you just add on how ever many you need, using a double 1/4" NPT nipple in between each to add on. I have 6.
I have my tank outside my keezer, and wanted a 2nd regulator for wheat beers, but not have 2 air lines going through my collar. (and would have to split up manifold as well)
So, my plan is this: Set my main regulator at the higher pressure (~20psi). it goes through collar and into manifold, and I'll have the first two valves dedicated for wheat beers or other higher pressure beers. In between 2nd and 3rd valve on manifold, I'll plop this little guy
http://www.harborfreight.com/digital-air-flow-regulator-98426.html
My local keg supply store (keg cowboy) had one laying around that he wanted to try out, so I bought it for $20. (this was before I knew it was harbor freight and that price.. no biggie)
it has 1/4" npt on one side, on the other is a swivel female NPT, but I just threaded another double 1/4" NPT nipple into that, so now on both sides of this little deal is 1/4" NPT, which will go right in between my manifold valves.
So now, valve 3 and on will be at whatever pressure I set this at, which will be ~12-14 psi.
anyway, just throwing it out there, this piece is relatively cheap compared to a whole new regulator..
any thoughts?