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  1. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Hi Guys, I’m back, I have the beer system working pretty well (thanks to all your advice). However, the pint loses its head very quickly. I’m currently using a nucleated Amstel glass. The psi is currently set to 15. Is it a case of needing to be a higher or lower psi? Many thanks, Tom
  2. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    UPDATE. Hi Guys, Just an update, I have my new 100 CO2 and I have put it in with the keg. I currently have it at 10 psi but will adjust as I go. With regards to the maxi, I have topped it up but it didn’t come with a bung for the overflow. Is it an essential piece? Tom
  3. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Also, can my current regulator be adapted for the CO2 tank?
  4. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Thanks guys. I’m in the process of getting some 100 CO2. Which leads me on to this question... can I simply change the gas halfway through a keg?
  5. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Hi Guys, Thanks for the advice, I will look to sell the maxi but for the meantime will top up the water and plug the overflow hole. The reason I went for that gas is below: PURE CELLAR GASES Carbon Dioxide - Supplied in a black cylinder and is generally used for highly carbonated lagers...
  6. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    I’ve made the same mistake, it’s 70/30.
  7. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Hi Lee, In regards to the gas, I was mistaken and it is 60/40. I am just pouring regular lager, I haven’t brewed myself. I’m currently on a keg of Amstel. I’ll have a look at the maxi again, I don’t leave it on all the time but if I plan to use it I normally turn it on the day before. I’ll...
  8. Thomas Muat

    Home Draught Beer System

    Afternoon All, Whilst not directly about brewing, I am in the process of setting up a home draught beer system. I am by no means an expert so wanted to post what I have set up and get any feedback/suggestions to help improve my set up. So below is pictures of my current set up: I am using...
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