> Ok, I'm new to kegging. About 7 or 8 batches into kegs to date.[color=blue]
> Ecstatically happy about not having to wash bottles, but frustrated at
> getting the pressures right. Either too frothy, or flat.
>
> What are the oldies (as opposed to us newbies) using to carbonate and
> dispense. I've tried a variety. Starting off with 40psi for 2 days to
> gas and dropping to 10 to dispense, and trying 15psi for 2 days and
> dispensing at 5, as was suggested on a website referenced by someone on
> this newsgroup, and other amounts in between.
>
> What works for you?[/color]

It's not what works for me, or anyone else that matters, but what works for
you. The main problem with pressure settings is the length of your plumbing.
I recall seeing a site a few years ago with the formulae for working out
storage and pouring pressures, maybe a google will find it for you. As for
my setup, I set the pressure at between 20 & 25lb to start with for about 5
to 7 days. Then I back it down to 8 to 10lb and leave it there for the next
5 weeks. The first week is in the fridge as cold beer accepts gassing far
better than warm beer. I find that leaving for those weeks gives better
flavour and head retention. I must also add that I have 6 kegs, so I always
have at least 1 on the go.

John