GovReg® Secondary Regulators

GovReg® Secondary Regulators are a type of pressure regulator used in draft beer dispense systems. They are designed to provide precise and consistent control of the pressure applied to each individual keg, resulting in better pours and less wasted beer.

Here's how GovReg® Secondaries work:

  • Primary Regulator: A primary regulator is typically attached to the CO2 tank and reduces the high pressure from the tank to a lower, usable pressure.
  • Secondary Regulator: GovReg Secondary Regulators are then attached to the primary regulator's output line, one for each keg. They further reduce the pressure down to the specific level needed for that particular keg of beer.

Benefits of Using GovReg® Secondary Regulators:

  • Improved Pour Quality: By precisely controlling the pressure to each keg, GovRegs ensure that every pour is consistent, with the correct amount of carbonation and head.
  • Reduced Waste: Consistent pours mean less beer is wasted due to over-carbonation or under-carbonation.
  • Simplified System: GovRegs are compact and easy to install, even in tight spaces. They also eliminate the need for multiple secondary regulators, simplifying your dispense system.
  • Temperature Independence: Once you set the pressure on a GovReg, you can focus on ensuring the beer is at the correct temperature. This is because GovRegs compensate for minor temperature fluctuations, maintaining consistent carbonation levels.
  • Set It and Forget It: Once you've got your GovReg® dialed in, there is no need to mess with it, and you don't have to worry about anyone else messing with it as can be the case with traditional secondary regulators.

Things to Consider before purchasing GovReg® Secondaries:

Cost: GovRegs can save money over traditional secondary regulators, but they do require the purchase of an adjustment tool if you want the ability to change their output pressure.
Complexity: While they simplify the overall system, GovRegs themselves have more parts and require proper adjustment.

Overall, GovReg® Secondary Regulators can be a valuable tool for anyone who wants to improve the quality of their draft beer pours and reduce waste. However, they are not necessary for everyone, and the decision of whether or not to use them depends on your individual needs and budget.


Kegging Components » Gas Blenders / Gas Mixers

We offer single, dual and triple output gas blenders are designed for dispensing beer and minimizing waste. Each gas blender is individually tested before leaving. It is tamper-proof and fully automatic.

The most common blends are:

  • 75% N2 : 25% CO2 for Guinness and other stouts
  • 40% N2 : 60% CO2 for most lagers
  • 25% N2 : 75% CO2 for shorter draw systems and/or higher carbed beverages

Note:  Use only Primary Regulators with a blow off of 115-125 psi and High Pressure Braided Pressure Tubing with Blenders.

Gas Blending Equipment for Draft Beverage Systems employing CO2 and Nitrogen

Gas Blenders can pay for themselves in short order when compared to the cost of pre-mixed blended gas and the wasted beer caused by an unbalanced system.

Pure CO2 is the cheapest gas, but in most bars it creates an incredible amount waste due to foam and overcarbonation. A Gas Blender can reduce waste to zero (or close to zero) and pay for itself after only a few kegs. Premixed gas cylinders are expensive and can vary in the blend ratio. With a blender you simply buy pure carbon dioxide and pure nitrogen, the blender does the rest and you save money in the long run.

Trumix® Gas Blenders

All Trumix blenders are guaranteed accurate within 2% to insure that proper carbonation levels can be maintained over extended periods of time. Features easy installation with gas blends preset at the factory.
All inlet pressures are in the 70 psi range. Custom blends are available but allow 3-5 weeks.
Size of unit: 9½" wide x 10" high x 5½" deep.

The McDantum Trumix Blender is an anodized aluminum bodied precision instrument. Its components are made of brass, stainless steel, aluminum and plastics offering the greatest resistance to aging or corrosion in an atmosphere of N2 and CO2. The Blender has been engineered to be free of parts vulnerable to wear. As a result, the Blending Panel will give years and years of perfect service. Consult us directly for applications using other gases or conditions! 973-512-2028

Flow rates posted are for gas blended - a dual gas blender will have that rate of flow on each blend.