Hi Guys
Anyone offer any advice on using a Beer Engine with a Corny Keg and CO2. Is it possible or a definate No No. Any advice really appreciated.
regards
Patch
Beer Engine and Corny Keg
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Re: Beer Engine and Corny Keg
It's certainly not a no no. You need to make sure the beer you serve through it is only lightly carb'd (if at all - all down to personal preference) otherwise you will get a pint of foam. I found out the hard way and I don't use sparklers on mine either.
You need a check valve inline shortly before the beer engine to stop the beer flowing back into your corny, and ideally a cask aspirator in the gas line. The aspirator just keeps a layer of co2 (aprox 1-2psi) to stop it spoiling regardless of what pressure is set on your reg. I don't have an aspirator but my check valve holds back 5psi (not tried higher) so I just give it a squirt of co2 after every few pints.
I hope that helps a little.
You need a check valve inline shortly before the beer engine to stop the beer flowing back into your corny, and ideally a cask aspirator in the gas line. The aspirator just keeps a layer of co2 (aprox 1-2psi) to stop it spoiling regardless of what pressure is set on your reg. I don't have an aspirator but my check valve holds back 5psi (not tried higher) so I just give it a squirt of co2 after every few pints.
I hope that helps a little.