Hey all, I have a keezer that I built a few years ago and I am looking to upgrade some of its parts. I'd like to get a manifold for it but I am not sure which are the best ones, anyone have advice on this?
Like one of these guys? https://www.homebrewsupply.com/4-wa...s-MnI3-URIuWNr4LUySik9Wxvo5uJCfgrzxoCWsXw_wcB
Yes just like these, the device that diverts gas to multiple kegs. Gas regulators with gauges that divert gas to multiple kegs are way too expensive and unnecessary, manifolds are a much cheaper option- any recommendations? I have seen those ones before and they seem to be one of the few options out there.
I purchased the same one I linked. I've seen others, linked below. They all do the same thing and I'd be hard-pressed to pick one over the others. Pretty basic product so don't lose sleep over buying one and not the other. If it leaks or fails I'd just return it. http://www.homebrewing.org/4-Way-Gas-Manifold_p_1204.html https://www.amazon.com/Learn-Brew-Manifold-Safety-Valves/dp/B00865L1XQ https://www.morebeer.com/products/gas-manifold-4.html
Check valve or no check valve. Extruded aluminum. or chrome plated. The chrome plated distributor will chip and peel, but for home use it is not a concern. Check valves are nice but will cost maybe a dollar more per valve. Sometimes they will have a PRV, like he one shown above. Not needed. If you homebrew get enough valves for each keg and add one more. It is very useful to have CO2 gas available for purging. There isn't very much to air distributors. Cheers.
These are secondary regulators, used when you need different pressure to your kegs. If you plan on having beer with the same carb level the manifold will certainly do the job. A couple of more tips; It's fairly easy (and cheap) to add a "wye" anywhere you want to double your output. Cost is about 20 bucks with an extra shut-off valve: This can be especially useful on your primary regulator. If you keep your CO2 tank outside the kegerator you can purge tanks without even opening the door. These threaded fittings are almost always 1/4" npt which means you can mix-match wyes & shut-off valves with any threaded female opening. You can also split your gas lines to multiple tanks by using "tees" or "y": Recommend the manifold over this approach but it will certainly work. Finally, give some thought as to how you will mount your manifold. They can take up a lot of space and you probably don't want to drill holes inside your kegerator.
