Using a compressor in the cellar to drive the beverage pumps reduces your running costs. Typical payback on purchasing a beverage compressor is 6-12 months, depending on current CO2 usage. From then on you are saving money.
It will also reduce the time used in changing CO2 tanks at the pub or restaurant. As well as reducing the environmental impact of discharging CO2 into the atmosphere.
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The Absolute Beverage compressors comes with a 5-year warranty.
The life expectancy is typically 10 years.
The compressor ideally should be located close to a power supply and wall mounted using the wall bracket. It is easy to fit and comes with mounting bolts. The compressor is secured to the frame through the feet of the compressor being bolted in position.
Usually mounting 1 metre from the ground on the wall would be sufficient to ensure the compressor is protected from any direct water jets from cleaning hoses.
No, the compressor unit is designed to fill the air tank. Once it gets to 8 bar pressure, the compressor will switch off. As the pressure falls in the tank to 6 bar it will switch back on and fill the tank back to 8 bar before switching off.
If your compressor does not switch off, please contact a member of your maintenance team or our technical line 01527 557006
This does depend on the application and preferred pressure settings. Typically for beverage pumps the outlet regulator is adjusted to 3 Bar (0.3kpa or 45 psig). This is easily adjusted using the knob at the top of the regulator. Simply pull the knob up and adjust clockwise or anticlockwise to achieve the required pressure. The regulator has a pressure gauge to indicate the outlet pressure. Push down the knob which locks it at the set pressure.
Minimum maintenance is required for the compressor. Simple weekly checks ensure best practice. Checking for air leaks, ensuring the air tank is free of any moisture and checking the pressure in the air tank will ensure trouble free long life. The inlet air filter & filter regulator filter should be changed every two years.
You will still need CO2 for beer use within the cellar.
It is standard practice to have a standby cylinder of CO2 and a changeover valve, so that in the unlikely event of a compressor not working, you can simply use the changeover valve to operate the beverage pumps while the fault is investigated.
The Gas changeover valve is a brass valve purposely designed to work with compressed air and CO2.
The valve is robust and does not leak. It is not prone to breaking or leaking like plastic valves.
It comes with duplex safety valves and is designed to wall mount. You then bring a feed from the compressor to one side of the valve and CO2 feed into the other side. It is easy to changeover the valve from one either Air or CO2 by using the lever to select the correct source.
If CO2 is not being used it should be isolated and the main tank gas valve closed to ensure safe gas use.
Yes, the compressors can be linked easily to operate multiple beverage pumps.
Firstly, contact your provider, if supplied by a Beverage service provider or Brewery technical services. Our technical support team can also deal with any technical questions regarding the compressor +44 (0)1527 557006
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