Corny set up

[Codonohoe]

Need some kegging advise

I'm considering kegging for the first time and have been looking into a 10L corny keg with a CO2 injector and tap fitting. (See attached picture)

I will natural prime the beer once in the keg, but I'm curious to know a few things regarding the 8g CO2 cartridges and charger

1) how many 8g cartridges would I need to dispense the 10L keg
2) has anyone used a similar set up and is there much gas leakage from the charger.
3) if I use a nitrogen cartridge instead of CO2 with it pour a nice creamie stout?

I'd love to hear back from anyone who has used this set up. I have a Pilsner cold crashing at the moment and would love to have it on tap for the summer.

Cheers
Colm

[johnrm]

Can you get mixed gas in an 8g cartridge?
To get creamy head, ideally you need a tap with a restrictor.

[molc]

Have you considered the 5L mini kegs? Before I went for a full kegging system, I used those to great effect. A bulb would last me maybe the entire keg if drank in 2 weeks, or I'd need a second otherwise. Also I could put them in the fridge to cool them, which makes a nice difference.

I must really empty the last one and sell them at some point, as I've totally gone to the 18L kegs now.

[Codonohoe]

I haven't seen a mixed gas bulb, only a nitrogen bulb and thought this might work.

I have also been considering the tap-a-draft mini keg system and like the idea that the kegs are a perfect party size and any videos I have seen so far look like it delivers good results

The main reason I was looking at the corny keg set up is because I will eventually want to move that way anyway and it will save me having to fork out for the two set ups. I'm just unsure how much gas it will use to dispense it and those gas bulbs don't seem to be too cheap

[NeillC]

Check out this video about the setup you describe. http://youtu.be/dYbNhjAdIXc

[mcgrath]

I haven't seen a mixed gas bulb, only a nitrogen bulb and thought this might work.

not sure if its the same nitrogen bulb discussed here, but worth a read:

http://www.nationalhomebrewclub.ie/forum/index.php/topic,8966.msg111664.html#msg111664

[auralabuse]

I haven't seen a mixed gas bulb, only a nitrogen bulb and thought this might work.

I have also been considering the tap-a-draft mini keg system and like the idea that the kegs are a perfect party size and any videos I have seen so far look like it delivers good results

The main reason I was looking at the corny keg set up is because I will eventually want to move that way anyway and it will save me having to fork out for the two set ups. I'm just unsure how much gas it will use to dispense it and those gas bulbs don't seem to be too cheap

Im nearly sure I have a few co2 bulbs lying around. If your near the Dunshaughlin area you can have em