Keezer build - CO2 question

[zippy40]

Hi All

I wonder if you experienced gents could give me some advice??

I am in the process of building a keezer after purchasing 3 lovely kegs from Matt a few weeks ago.

Basically I am now thinking about CO2. I went down to my local shop to get it and they could sell me 6Kg one but it stands at over 80 cm high. I have a max head space of 73cm in the keezer.

Can any of you gents tell me what would be the largest size that would fit in my keezer? Or if 6Kg is the best size, any ideas how I could disguise it as I would ideally like a very professional finish.

I have attached a pic below of the keezer taking shape - I aim to have a beer tap tower on top when finished.

Thanks
Zippy

 

[JapanBrew]

The co2 tank doesn't need to be in the keezer. You could build a side compartment that could hold the tank as well as a manifold. Make it look similar to the keezer. Just an option.

 

[Dads_Ale]

Generally the CO2 bottle lives outside the keezer. This means you have to find a way in for the gas line and a way of hiding the gas bottle.

 

[zippy40]

Thanks for the replies. The keezer fits 3 cornies and hopefully a CO2 canister. I know it can be fitted outside but ideally I would want it inside - purely for aesthetics.

If I cant source a cylinder to fit inside, I will maybe try Japanbrews suggestion.

Does anyone know the sizes CO2 cylinders come in?

Ta Zippy

 

[zippy40]

been having a look online and it seems like 6Kg is the standard. I can get smaller from BOC but it will cost a monthly rental fee which I wouldn't be prepared to fork out for unless I became and alcoholic lol.

I have seen that some people have used CO2 fire extinguishers in the past. Is this safe and how could you connect up to a standard regulator??

 

[Bigcol49]

Hi!
Forgive me if this is a daft question, but will the gas bottle go in on an angle?
My supplier can get 3kg bottles, 520cm tall, �£55 initial cost, inc. gas, then �£20 per "refill". My 6kg bottle was �£60 and is also �£20 to "refill".

 

[Wabby]

They do two different sized 6KG bottles ... one shorter but fatter than the other.

Might be worth exploring.

 

[dan125]

I use these guys and they do a few different sizes:-

http://www.adamsgas.co.uk/product-category/beer-cellar-gas/

You have to pay an initial deposit on the bottle, but after that refills are reasonable

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[zippy40]

Hi!
Forgive me if this is a daft question, but will the gas bottle go in on an angle?
My supplier can get 3kg bottles, 520cm tall, ��£55 initial cost, inc. gas, then ��£20 per "refill". My 6kg bottle was ��£60 and is also ��£20 to "refill".

sadly no. The keezer will fit 4 corny kegs perfectly but I want to have three taps so the gas bottle would not be able to be angled. Would have been a good idea if I was happy with 2 kegs but I am greedy :grin:

 

[zippy40]

I use these guys and they do a few different sizes:-

http://www.adamsgas.co.uk/product-category/beer-cellar-gas/

You have to pay an initial deposit on the bottle, but after that refills are reasonable

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I looked at them but sadly they don't have any stockist in Northern Ireland. I live just outside Belfast

 

[zippy40]

They do two different sized 6KG bottles ... one shorter but fatter than the other.

Might be worth exploring.

A shorter, fatter one would be perfect. Do you know where you got yours??

 

[Wabby]

Got mine from a guy in Doncaster, but these are the two 6.35KG bottle sizes:

650mm High x 200mm wide

OR

850mm High x 150mm wide

 

[zippy40]

Got mine from a guy in Doncaster, but these are the two 6.35KG bottle sizes:

650mm High x 200mm wide

OR

850mm High x 150mm wide

If i could get the 650mm one it would suit me lovely - I will maybe enquire around a bit more specifically now that I know there is different sizes:thumb::thumb: