Kegco LHU5S-4 Elite Series Four Product Secondary Regulator

Run multiple kegs from one CO₂ tank with precise, independent control, safer hardware, and cleaner pours

Four-product secondary regulator for multi-keg setups

If you are getting serious about draft service and want one CO₂ cylinder to feed several kegs, this Kegco secondary regulator gives you independent pressure control per line, tidy mounting, and better consistency pint after pint.

What a secondary regulator does

A primary regulator attaches to the CO₂ cylinder and drops high pressure to a safe distribution pressure. A secondary regulator like the LHU5S-4 sits downstream. 

It splits that supply into four individually adjustable outputs so each keg gets the pressure it needs for its style, temperature, and line length. You still need a primary regulator. The secondary connects to the primary with gas line.

Hardware highlights

• Four black, high-contrast gauges with rubber boots for protection and easy reading
• Durable chrome-plated body with four 5/16 inch barbs to feed four kegs of beer or kombucha at once
• Four shutoff valves, each with its own manual pressure relief pull ring for quick venting
• Internal relief valves that pop at roughly 55 to 65 PSI for safety
• Large ergonomic adjustment knobs, 0 to 60 PSI range, for precise control
• Mounting brackets for a clean install on a wall or inside a kegerator

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How to install and set up

1. Plan the gas path. Cylinder to primary regulator. Primary outlet to the inlet manifold on the secondary. Secondary outlets to each keg’s gas disconnect. Keep runs short and tidy.
2. Mount the secondary. Use the brackets on a solid surface inside the fridge or on an external board. Keep gauges visible and knobs accessible.
3. Cut and fit gas lines. Use 5/16 inch ID CO₂ tubing. Push lines fully onto barbs, then clamp with stepless or worm-drive clamps. Do not overtighten to the point of cutting the hose.
4. Set the primary regulator. Open the cylinder valve. Dial the primary to a feed pressure slightly above your highest needed serving pressure. Many home setups use 25 to 35 PSI feed to the secondary to ensure headroom.
5. Leak test. Pressurize the system. Brush every joint with soapy water. Bubbles mean leaks. Reseat or reclamp until all joints stay dry and quiet.
6. Dial each keg. Close the faucet. Pull the secondary’s manual relief to clear trapped pressure at the keg. Set the knob to your target PSI. Let the gauge settle for a minute. Fine-tune after a test pour.

Choosing pressures for clean pours

Serving pressure depends on desired carbonation level, product temperature, and line resistance. Beer styles with higher CO₂ volumes need higher pressure or colder temperatures. The table below gives practical starting points.

Style	Target CO₂ Vol	Fridge Temp	Serve PSI, Start
American ale, stout	2.2 to 2.4	2 to 4 °C	10 to 12 PSI
Wheat, saison, cider	2.6 to 3.0	2 to 4 °C	12 to 16 PSI
Nitro stout, coffee on beer gas	1.6 to 1.9	3 to 6 °C	25 to 35 PSI on beer gas
Kombucha	2.2 to 2.8	2 to 4 °C	10 to 16 PSI

Line balancing, the quick math

To avoid foam, match line resistance to your serving pressure. Typical 3/16 inch ID beer line has about 2 to 3 PSI loss per foot. If you serve at 12 PSI and the faucet is roughly level with the keg, aim for 5 to 6 feet of line to drop most of that pressure before the faucet. Warmer product, higher carbonation, or long vertical runs may need more. Use this as a starting guide, then fine-tune by taste and pour speed. See connect to standard beer keg tubing for hose options.

Safety checks

• Never defeat relief valves. They are there to vent overpressure.
• Keep cylinders upright and strapped. Do not expose gauges to impact.
• Leak test with soapy water at every new joint. Recheck after moving gear.
• Vent kegs with the secondary’s pull rings before dialing down pressure.

Real world notes from users

Many reviewers call the unit easy to install and adjust. They report steady pressure across four lines and solid build quality that tolerates heavy use. Others like that it adapts to home and small commercial setups, and that it plays nicely with a wide range of hardware and accessories. In short, a reliable backbone for multi-tap service.

Troubleshooting quick hits

• Foamy pours. Lower serving pressure a notch, lengthen lines, or chill product further. Confirm you are not over-carbonated.
• Flat pours. Raise serving pressure and give the keg time to reach equilibrium. Check for leaks that bleed pressure off.
• Gauge creep. Vent the line with the pull ring, reset the knob, then watch for drift. If drift persists, inspect for debris in the seat or a failing check valve.
• One keg pours fine, others do not. Use the independence the secondary gives you. Tune each line individually. No need to compromise the whole system.

Build the system your way

This regulator also comes in singles, doubles, and triples so you can tailor your gas tree to your rig. Pair it with quality disconnects and the right hose, then finish with the kegs you prefer, including ball lock Cornelius kegs. If you want to split duties across beer and kombucha, dedicate one output and set its pressure for that product.

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Tips on how to easily grow your own hops

How to cheaply use hops for brewing

Have you ever thought, gosh, "I'm sick of paying so much for hops!  I wish there was a cheaper way?"

There is.

And it so so very easy.

You can grow your own hops!

Even if your green thumb is decidedly lacking in green, you can cultivate your own hops in your own garden.

Using fresh hops in your homebrewing efforts is an awesome feeling and adds to that sense of 'master of your own beer brewing destiny' that many beer makers seek.

It's also fairly organic if that's what you're into.

Here's our guide to growing hops:

Where can I get hops plants from?

Hops grow best from root-like cuttings which are known as rhizomes. Rhizomes can be purchased online but home brewers that grow their own share with each other, or sell them cheaply. A great way to source these contacts is on social media groups such as Facebook and beer forums.

There's plenty available to purchase on Amazon too.

You can always try growing hops from seed, though this is not considered as easy as using a rhizome.

What is the best season to plant hops in?

Hops may be grown in any moderate climate if given proper maintenance and care but the best to plant the rhizome is during spring to allow for the plant to take advantage of the summer growing period.

Where should I plant my hops rhizome?

Hops plants are best served by being planted in a sunny location. A site exposed to many hours of sun in the day is ideal. 

The hop vines (known as bines) grow upright at quite a rate so they will need something like a trellis to climb up.

Tall poles can be used together with strong string or twine are often used to support the growing bines.

Hops grow at a fast rate and really take advantage of the soil's properties - being nitrogen, phosphate, and potassium.

Home growers can choose to use commercial products that add these elements or by making manure compost.

If you can convince some Lady Bugs to hang around your hops plants.

How to harvest hops from the bine

So if you've planted in spring, you'll be harvesting in summer. While it depends on where you live, autumn will likely be too late.  So hops can take 4 - 6 months in the growing cycle to be ready for harvesting. 

Lupulin powder in the hop

A hop that is ready to be picked will feel dry to the touch, be somewhat 'stringy' and have a strong hop smell. The lupulin powder will be left on the fingers. 

If you open the hop cone up, it should release the powder if it is matured properly.  It will be a warm yellow - goldish colour. 

I heard hops plants have male and female versions?

Yes, it's true.

Just like kiwifruit.

Male and female flowers of the hop plant usually develop on separate plants.

Because viable seeds are unwanted for brewing beer, only female plants are grown in hop commercial fields, thus preventing pollination.

It's not time to light up

Light is the natural enemy of hops. Hop cones are susceptible to breaking down due to the effects of the sun and light from the first moment they are harvested. You should do your best to avoid light exposure as much as possible so store hops in a dark place.

Hops that has broken down due to light exposure can impart off flavours into the beer.

Experience has shown that hop makers have about 24 hours to begin to process hops before it begins to break down like a vegetable naturally wood. The keenest brewers get their hops into a kiln and dried asap. 

Homebrewers can actually dry their hops in an ordinary fruit dehydrator.

You can also leave them to dry on a mesh screen in an airy location (with little light). I've read that some people have been known to dry their hops in the oven using a low heat.

Tips on storing fresh hops

It turns out that turns out freezing hops is actually a popular trick with beer brewers!

Quite simply:

• take your dried beer hops and place them in a zip-lock bag. 
• remove the excess air and then seal. 
• grab a Sharpie pen and write on the name of the hops on the bag so you don't forget and then place in the freezer until required.

If you want to go all 'professional' you could use a vacuum sealer to remove all the air.

In such cases, you might not need to freeze the hops if the sealing has been done properly, but it wouldn't hurt.

How to use fresh hops with your beer

You've probably heard of dry hopping right?

That's when you add hops in pellet form to the wort. So if you ever wondered what wet hopping is, it's adding fresh hops to your beer.

And in this case, it's fresh hops you've grown yourself.

Wet hops can be used anywhere in the brewing process, including as a boil addition, whirlpool addition or for dry hopping.

What are some good varieties of hops to grow?

There are all kinds of hop varieties that one can choose from. We recommend these two for simplicities' sake:

Cascade is a very popular choice of hops. This is an extremely popular American hop. Known for it's floral hop trait, it is often likened to a grapefruit. Cascade is known as a versatile hop variety that is popular for bittering, finishing and dry hopping of pale ale and American style beers. It produces a good yield and is considered fairly resistant to diseases.

The rhizomes can be ordered from Amazon.

Fuggle is another popular hop. It has a classic English aroma and provides a well balanced bitterness which makes it a great choice for English and American-Style Ales. It's described as being mild and pleasant, spicy, soft, woody, with some fruit tones.

Basically, it will depend on where you live, what's popular and how easy it is to obtain. Many specialty hoops delivery websites have popped up as the demand for hops plants has grown. Kiwis could try Wild About Hops while many rhizomes can be found on Amazon.

Some hops are protected by intellectual property rights so cannot be grown by those who do not have permission to do so. For this reason, hop plants that are in the public domain are fairly popular with hops growers.

How much wet hops to use with a brew?

This can be a bit of a tricky measurement because fresh hops are called wet hops for a reason - they are made mostly of water - and that can mean all the tables and measurements go out the window if you are trying to work out the exact alpha acid rating for your hops.

That said a general rule has been established - use anywhere between 6 - 10 times the amount of dry hops you would normally use.

Generally speaking, you are using fresh hops to promote aroma and flavor additions to your brew. If you are trying to add bitterness, store brought hops where you can identify their bittering qualities could be the way to go.

Beware the creeping vine of hops!

Hops have a tendency to grow quite rampantly when placed in good growing conditions. They tend to spread and take up every inch of soil that's open to them. That's why many growers recommend that after the final harvest of the hops cones, the plant should be cut back to about three feet and then left to grow back. A good time to do this is at the beginning of winter.

A further trick is to plant your hops 'above ground' that is to say in a container of some kind such as a tub or old kitchen sink so as to help contain the plant's movements across your garden.

Extra hops tips for Experts:

• How to dry hop your beer
• How to add hops to the beer kit's wort
• Where to buy beer hops online
• Using beer hops for home brewing

And so, armed with the comprehensive knowledge of hop cultivation, you stand on the cusp of a new era in your homebrewing adventures. From sourcing the ideal rhizomes to understanding the subtle art of wet hopping, your garden is not just a space for flora—it’s a brewing laboratory awaiting its first experiment. 

While the act of planting and nurturing may appear humble, each step is a critical addition to a tapestry that culminates in a personalized, homegrown flavor profile. As you contemplate the sun dipping below the horizon, you might find yourself envisioning those verdant bines ascending skyward, their cones ripening in a dance of nature and craft. Don't forget, however, that the humble hop plant, so often overshadowed by its more vocal counterparts—yeast, malt, and water—is now offering its fragrant bounty solely to you. 

These hops are yours in every sense: an embodiment of your soil, your care, and your vision for that perfect brew. And as you take that first sip of your own homegrown, freshly brewed beer, you'll realize that hops aren't just a purchased ingredient; they're a manifestation of your brewing ethos. Here, in this garden of aromatic delight, you're not just a brewer. You are a cultivator of experiences, a farmer of flavor, and indeed, the true master of your beer-brewing destiny.

Using keg and carboy washers guide

Mark II Keg and Carboy Washer: The Ultimate Cleaning Assistant

Why this compact cleaning system saves time, water, and effort for serious homebrewers.

Any experienced beer brewer will tell you that cleaning your equipment is one of the most important parts of making beer. 

If your keg or carboy is dirty, you'll run the risk of contaminating your beer. 

This is where a reliable keg washer becomes essential, turning one of the most tedious tasks in brewing into a fast, repeatable, and thorough process.

The Mark II Washer simplifies cleaning for both carboys and kegs.

How the Mark II Works

Keg washing machines reduce the time it takes to clean and sanitize your kegs, carboys, and buckets, and the Mark II Keg Washer is one of the most efficient on the market. To use it, simply fill the reservoir with cleaner or sanitizer, place the vessel over the sprayer, and plug it in. 

The motorized pump drives a strong vertical spray that hits every surface inside your fermenter or keg, freeing you to focus on your next step in the brew day.

The process uses much less water and cleaning agent compared to traditional soak methods. The washer’s base includes a reservoir large enough to submerge small items such as airlocks, stoppers, dip tubes, and fittings - allowing you to clean multiple components at once. 

Many brewers pair this with high-quality sanitizing solutions to maximize microbial control.

Feature	Benefit
Self-contained reservoir	Holds cleaning solution for continuous use, minimizing waste.
High-pressure spray nozzle	Reaches all interior surfaces, removing yeast residue and trub effectively.
Compact footprint	Fits easily in a brewing area, even in small setups.
Accessory soaking bay	Allows simultaneous cleaning of smaller parts like airlocks, stoppers, and disconnects.

Practical Brewing Benefits

• Reduces cleaning time by up to 70%, allowing faster turnaround between batches.
• Eliminates heavy lifting - place the carboy or keg over the spray head and let gravity do the rest.
• Minimizes exposure to cleaning chemicals, making brew day safer.
• Improves sanitation reliability by ensuring even contact of sanitizer on every interior surface.

Brewer Experiences and Reviews

Here’s what verified users have said after buying the Mark II washer on Amazon:

"Why didn’t I buy this sooner? The keg and carboy washer is amazing. It works flawlessly and seems to be built well. After two broken backs, no more lifting of full 6.5 gallon carboys is darn appealing. It saves on water and cleaner too. Great investment!"

"A must-have if you use Corny kegs—it gets the valves, dip tubes, and poppets very clean without having to disassemble, though I still do after every couple of uses. Saves time with carboys too, though the tough gunk still needs the brush."

Maintenance and Best Use Tips

• Use warm water and a non-foaming cleaner like PBW for best performance.
• Rinse the pump with clean water after each session to prevent buildup.
• Let the unit dry before storing to extend the life of the motor and tubing.
• Replace the spray nozzle if flow weakens; residue can clog it over time.

When combined with smart cleaning habits and regular inspection of gaskets and fittings, the Mark II Keg Washer can easily become one of your most valuable tools.

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