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Brewing Discussions => Equipment & Chemicals => Topic started by: Ian83 on November 19, 2013, 08:53:50 PM

Title: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: Ian83 on November 19, 2013, 08:53:50 PM
Just wondering if it's worth spending a few shillings on a decent tap or would a picnic tap do the job. Thanks
Title: Re: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: Ian83 on November 19, 2013, 09:27:48 PM
Damn auto correct. Meant Cornelius keg. Haha
Title: Re: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: Damo on November 19, 2013, 09:45:14 PM
There was me feelin sorry for your poor keg all on it's own!

I'd spend once, go for something with flow control, will save you a world of pain unless your spot on with carbonation. a longish beer line (1.5/1.8m) will also help.

picnic taps are grand for portable set up's, not so good for long term.
Title: Re: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: imark on November 19, 2013, 09:51:03 PM
Quote from: Damo on November 19, 2013, 09:45:14 PM
picnic taps are grand for portable set up's, not so good for long term.
Amen!
Title: Re: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: Ian83 on November 19, 2013, 10:04:44 PM
Haha. Suppose I'll have to invest in a few more kegs to combat the loneliness. Thanks a mill for the advice. Was thinking the picnic ones don't look too durable either
Title: Re: Beer tap for loneliest keg
Post by: Billythegypsy on November 22, 2013, 12:22:58 AM
I'm using a picnic tap on a couple of kegs in the shed.

Pros: It's cheap. It works okay.

Cons: There is a bit of faffing about with the gas. I have to turn off the gas and maybe vent a bit from the keg as well. Then I have to give the keg a dash of gas to make up for what I've lost.

Overall it's not a big fuss, I've been doing it for nearly a year now. It's not a big bother. That said, I'll be getting  three flow control taps in time.