Jockey Box FAQ
How do I get the perfect pour?
It's all about temperature and pressure. Set your regulator between 25-30 PSI and fill your jockey box completely full of ice (FULL). Then let it acclimate for 10-15 minutes until you see condensation on your faucets (i.e. they are cold). Add ice as necessary to keep the coils and shanks covered with ice. 🧊
How much CO2 do I need?
It takes approximately 1 pound of CO2 to dispense a 1/2 barrel of beer. A 5 pound tank will dispense:
- (5-6) 1/2 barrels
- (10-14) 1/4 barrels, or
- (15-20) 5 gallon Homebrew kegs.
Are your jockey boxes in stock?
Yes. We stock all of our jockey boxes and they are ready to ship.
How long will shipping take?
We ship from our warehouse/production facility in Michigan, USA. Standard ground FedEx/UPS shipping:
- East coast is 1-2 business days
- West coast is 3-4 business days.
- Outside USA 7+ days
Do I need to ice the kegs?
No, it is not necessary to ice the kegs but do not let them get hot. The colder you can keep the kegs, the slower the ice will melt inside the jockey box. Just remember that the coils inside the jockey box need to be completely covered in ice.
Can I leave beer hooked up, overnight?
No! Jockey boxes are used for temporary pouring locations. If you leave the kegs at a high pressure (25-30 PSI) for more than 12 hours, the CO2 starts to dissolve into the beer, causing over carbonation.
If you have a 2-day festival, you need to shut off the CO2 and then purge the excess CO2 from the kegs by pulling on the coupler relief valve. You can then re-pressurize the kegs to 10-12 PSI for storage.
