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co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:08 am

Hi all can you help me out please.

I am about to buy my second corny and i'm trying to find or build a co2 manifold or a separate pressure gauge with tap i can fit straight to the in port on the keg but i'm have trouble finding this equipment.

any info on this matter would be greatly appreciated.


cheers.......Kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by jubby » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:47 am

Norm sometimes sells them on ebay (normannumpa) but he doesn't have any at the moment. I made my own manifold to suit my needs, but it worked out to be fairly expensive, it is nice quality though. Cost about £80 for 5 gas outputs, I can take a photo and list the parts if you're interested, but it's fairly time consuming sourcing the parts.

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by 6470zzy » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:54 am

http://new.midwestsupplies.com/kegging/ ... v72q3091hb

Check out this link, I know that its in the US but if you can't find parts where you are it might be worth it.

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Sun Oct 04, 2009 11:56 am

jubby if you have the time that would be great if you would. thanks

I dont really think 80 quid is that expensive when you look at what you've got.

can you find my e mail address from my profile or should i post it on here for you.

thanks again for this.........Kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by jubby » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:03 pm

OK Kev, I will post it back here in case anyone else is interested.
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Ageing:

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:05 pm

thanks for the link ozzy i'll have a look.


cheers .........Kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Sun Oct 04, 2009 12:07 pm

brill jubby thanks again.

kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by jubby » Sun Oct 04, 2009 3:35 pm

Here we are Kev. Photo's first, then a list of stuff from here: http://www.tom-parker.co.uk/index.php?v=1&recall=true&

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Gas line from regulator to John Guest (JG) bulkhead fitting into the fridge. There is a 'Y' piece with a length of pipe and a corny gas disconnect spare, to gas up kegs outside the fridge.

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Gas manifold inside the fridge. You can see the other side of the bulkhead connector here. The brass manifold is fitted to an alloy plate which fits into the fridge shelf supports.
You would have to make up something similar for your type of fridge.

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View underneath the manifold. You can see the chrome swivel joints fitted into the manifold with the taps fitted into them.

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And a photo of the whole lot.

Parts:
5 taps 1/4 BSP male/female. P/N B/V11-04 (if you use a 4 port manifold)
1 Manifold. P/N BMB04/04 (this is a 4 port with an additional in and out at each end, so total usable ports 5.Number of ports is your choice)
5 Swivel adapters for taps. P/N ZS2541-1414
7 JG 3/8 to 1/4BSP adapters. JGP1011202S
1 JG Bulkhead connector 3/8. P/NJGPI1212S
2 JG swivel elbows. JGPI221212S
2 JG equal elbows. JGPI0312S
Bag of locking clips (optional) JGPIC1812R

You need some pipe and a 'Y' 3/8 JG adapter if you want a spare gas disconnect. You can get them here: http://shop.ebay.co.uk/lig5150/m.html?_ ... m=&_ipg=25
You also need an adapter to fit 3/8 JG pipe to your regulator and a spare corny gas disconnect fitted with a 3/8 JG fitting if required.
If you want any of the kegs at higher pressures for lager etc, then you will need a 3/8 JG non return valve in the gas line to that keg.

I am pretty sure that I have covered everything. Good luck.
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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by adm » Sun Oct 04, 2009 5:28 pm

Although Norm doesn't have any manifolds on eBay, he might well have some, or be able to get them quickly. I got a three way one when I first got started with cornies and it's been a godsend.

I'd drop him a mail and ask - I think the three way was £60 at the time.

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(The board and the valves are my additions)

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Mon Oct 05, 2009 5:18 pm

thanks boys for the prompt replys and the pics..

i would like a reg that has multiple ports but i want the be able to control each port.

have mailed norm to see if he has one for the right price if not i'll have to build one.

thanks again lads


kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by flytact » Tue Oct 06, 2009 12:54 pm

Here's a homemade manifold in my chest freezer. Cost about 90% of a store bought one. Home made is expandable.
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Johnny Clueless was there
With his simulated wood grain

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Tue Oct 06, 2009 2:16 pm

looks good where did you get your bits and bobs from......? also need separate pressure gauges for mine if you know of a good shop.


cheers ........Kev

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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by flytact » Tue Oct 06, 2009 4:53 pm

I went to a big box store (Home Depot) and bounced between the plumbing and air compressor accessories areas. Not surprised that the same piece may go for $1 less, solely because it's purpose is different.
For separate pressure gauges and regulators, unless you're in the US, I'll defer to the locals.
Johnny Clueless was there
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Re: co2 manifold.....?

Post by triggertrevor » Tue Oct 06, 2009 6:28 pm

that home depot place seems to stock everything.

thanks anyway pal.

cheers ....Kev

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