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Posted:  29 Mar 2007 20:15

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What is the recommended pressure (CO2) setting for a kegerator? Does it vary from beer to beer? Is there a range or list of the different settings by beer or type?
Posted:  30 Mar 2007 17:53

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You are correct that each different beer type has a different optimal pressure setting. Another major factor is temperature. Different temperatures call for different pressure settings.

I would always start by setting the regulator pressure to a low pressure, between 3 and 5 PSI.

Release the keg pressure by opening the pressure relief valve on the keg coupler.

Dispense beer.

Over time, the head space will re-pressurize, and you may need to relieve the keg pressure prior to dispensing again.

Restore the keg pressure to proper carbonation pressures for storage.
Posted:  12 Apr 2007 17:31

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I've had good luck running line pressures of about 8-10psi with microbrew ales (e.g. 90 shilling, Anchorsteam, etc...).  when I first got my kegerator I was running line pressures that were way too high and it made everything foamy. 

Does anyone know of an online resource that has a table of beers and recommended pressures?