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Title: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 16, 2013, 09:51:11 PM
Hi there

Just bought a mixed gas bottle today. would someone be able to take as look at the photo and advise on the correct connector, valve and or regulator to buy? Tips on where to buy would be appreciated.

Thanks

Declan
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: rukkus on January 16, 2013, 09:59:41 PM
Dont know about connectors but where did you get that :D
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 16, 2013, 10:14:27 PM
Tucan via bar that he,did work on previously I believe.

Declan
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: rukkus on January 16, 2013, 10:44:54 PM
Nice one :)
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Damo on January 17, 2013, 07:57:17 PM
Hi declan

Yeah, Thats a standard mixed gas valve. I Think any mixed gas reg will fit.

You should be able to pick one up on e-bay.
I know Kieran from the brewcrew also sells them. (no idea how much)

I'm not sure about the mix in your bottle. It looks like a heineken type bottle. (50:50) It'll tell you somewhere on the side.

Here's a pic of the end connection for those bottle types

(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s396/DamianFahy/IMG_0363_zpsd74e3538.jpg)

Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Churchman on January 17, 2013, 08:18:52 PM
I have a regulator that came out of a pub a few years back with that type thread on it so maybe someone can tell if this is what you need
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 17, 2013, 09:58:50 PM

thanks Will check to see if there are any markings on it. if it is a 50/50 bottle can it be used for 75/25 mix? Would this regulator do
http://www.ebay.ie/itm/Mixed-Gas-Primary-Valve-Regulator-Beer-Lager-N2-CO2-/160921286732?pt=UK_BOI_Restaurant_RL&hash=item2577a7f84c

Final question.does anybody know where I might get this safety certified?

Declan



QuoteHi declan

Yeah, Thats a standard mixed gas valve. I Think any mixed gas reg will fit.

You should be able to pick one up on e-bay.
I know Kieran from the brewcrew also sells them. (no idea how much)

I'm not sure about the mix in your bottle. It looks like a heineken type bottle. (50:50) It'll tell you somewhere on the side.

Here's a pic of the end connection for those bottle types

(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s396/DamianFahy/IMG_0363_zpsd74e3538.jpg)

Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Damo on January 17, 2013, 10:08:21 PM
H declan

That reg will be fine.
Paddy b's reg would be better! it's got a gauge on it :)

As far as i know norgen have some place out in phibsboro or glasnevin (not exactly sure)

You should be able to make contact with them and ask about testing or reconditioning.

50:50 gas will work but over time you will get co2 absorbing into your stout and you'll end up with very foamy heads :(

You should be able to trade it in for a proper stout ratio
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 18, 2013, 07:04:15 AM
Hi Sami yes it's a 50/50 mix bottle. Did nit have any luck finding details if norgen do you possibly have a link for them?

Declan

QuoteH declan

That reg will be fine.
Paddy b's reg would be better! it's got a gauge on it :)

As far as i know norgen have some place out in phibsboro or glasnevin (not exactly sure)

You should be able to make contact with them and ask about testing or reconditioning.

50:50 gas will work but over time you will get co2 absorbing into your stout and you'll end up with very foamy heads :(

You should be able to trade it in for a proper stout ratio
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: JimmyM on January 18, 2013, 03:02:16 PM
QuoteHi Sami
Declan's auto correct strikes again. :)

Do you use "swipe" on android??
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Damo on January 18, 2013, 07:38:23 PM
Hi declan

I cant seem to find any info or company's name.

I dont think its actually norgren who have company set up. It was a company who supply and service anything brewery related as far as I can remember.

I wrote down name, number and website when I first started reserch on all grain.  I think I was looking up camlock connectors, silicone hose etc.
It'll probably turn up in a week or two when im looking for something else.
The company was defo based in glasnevin or phibsboro!

Maybe someone else will know who im talkin about.

I dont want to keep bangin on about the Brewcrew.
Have you rang them?  They will put you wise on what you need to know and such.

Sorry I cant be more helpful
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 18, 2013, 11:54:15 PM
yes jimmyrm I use Swype but have fat fingers :-)

DDeclan

Quote
QuoteHi Sami
Declan's auto correct strikes again. :)

Do you use "swipe" on android??
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 18, 2013, 11:59:06 PM


Hi Damo

Will get in touch with brewcrew in the next few days. I thought from reading other posts that brew crew would not touch a bottle unless it was safety certified. apologies if I sounded unappreciative, apologies.

Declan
QuoteHi declan

I cant seem to find any info or company's name.

I dont think its actually norgren who have company set up. It was a company who supply and service anything brewery related as far as I can remember.

I wrote down name, number and website when I first started reserch on all grain.  I think I was looking up camlock connectors, silicone hose etc.
It'll probably turn up in a week or two when im looking for something else.
The company was defo based in glasnevin or phibsboro!

Maybe someone else will know who im talkin about.

I dont want to keep bangin on about the Brewcrew.
Have you rang them?  They will put you wise on what you need to know and such.

Sorry I cant be more helpful
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on January 19, 2013, 12:01:33 AM
using the phone with the website is driving me nuts :-)
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Churchman on January 19, 2013, 12:41:06 AM
If you want the one i showed you in the pic i can get it sent up to Dublin sunday evening if you want one to try it out. I dont have use for it as i only use co2 just let me know by sunday morning thanks
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: auralabuse on July 21, 2014, 11:32:18 AM
Hey churchman,  just wondering if you still have that reg.  I have a full 30/70 bottle and just need a reg at a decent cost
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: Shanna on August 01, 2014, 09:59:03 PM
Quote from: auralabuse on July 21, 2014, 11:32:18 AM
Hey churchman,  just wondering if you still have that reg.  I have a full 30/70 bottle and just need a reg at a decent cost
Forgot to update the thread but I got that Reg off Churchman over a year ago now and I am using it every other week. Has not let me down so far.

Shanna
Title: Re: help with connectors fir mixed gas bottle
Post by: auralabuse on August 01, 2014, 10:33:51 PM
Ahh thanks,  good stuff,  got an offer for a reg also so all sorted should I need one,  cheers