carbing up

[mosquat]

Hi all,

I recently got my keg system up and running - 2 kegs have been carbing up for about 10 or 12 days and are showing little signs of bubbles.

I had the reg set to 10psi for 10 days at 6 degrees and have reduced that to 4 degress and increased the psi to 20.

Still not much happening....

Am I being impatient??

Cheers all!

[Jonnyconga]

Should be at least a little carbed by now....
Try pulling the pressure relief valve - does gas come out under pressure? Can you hear more gas go in when you release the valve?
How are you testing the carbonation?

[mosquat]

I can see a few bubbles in one of the brews. The release valve does release gas and I believe more gas goes in when I release valve it - will confirm this though.

I'm testing the carbonation by pulling off a small sample or two

One thing I'd like to mention is that my gas lines are bent up and form a kind of S shape to hit the keg - hopefully this wont cause a a problem but thought I'd mention

cheers for the reply

[mosquat]

Actually its 10 days tomorrow (18th) maybe a little impatient? Ive upped the psi to 25 to encourage it....


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[LeeH]

2 weeks at serving pressure and temp works for me.

If you in a rush 30 psi for 24/48hrs.

If you're in a really really big rush sit on a chair with the keg on your lap and roll until you get bored.

[mosquat]

Thanks for that, I am indeed in a bit of a rush, providing 3 kegs for my in-laws retirement party soonish so perhaps not the best time to be learning about kegs...I'm sure it will be fine

[Haydnexport]

if they have been crash cooled and no sediment , connect the gas ,set it to 25psi , sit down with keg across your lap and rock back and forth pretty vigorously moving the keg only 6inch or so back and forth , you can hear the co2 being absorbed if your doing it right. 3-4 mins should be plenty , i use this method for lager and 4 mins is just right for my taste