Taprite Primary and Secondary CO2 and N2 Regulators

A primary gas regulator connects straight to your CO2 or Nitrogen (N2) tank to drop high cylinder pressures down to safe, usable levels for dispensing beer or wine. CO2 regulators use CGA-320 inlets (0–60 PSI), while Nitrogen regulators use CGA-580 inlets (0–120 PSI) required for nitro beers and pressurized wine systems.
Key Differences: CO2 vs. Nitrogen (N2)

• Tank Inlet Connections: Taprite CO2 primary regulators utilize a CGA320 female connection, while Nitrogen (and beer gas) primary regulators utilize a CGA580 male connection to attach securely to high-pressure nitrogen tanks.
• Pressure Output Ranges: Standard CO2 regulators typically feature a 0–60 PSI working gauge for normal beer or soda dispensing. Nitrogen systems require much higher push-pressures for stouts or cold brew, using gauges that reach 0–120 PSI or 0–160 PSI.

Secondary Co2 N2 Regulators Beer Wine

A secondary CO2 or N2 (nitrogen) regulator connects downstream from a primary tank-mounted regulator. It allows you to independently control distinct gas pressures for multiple beer, wine, or cocktail kegs running off a single high-pressure gas tank.
How Secondary Regulators Work

• Step-down pressure: Accepts higher gas pressure from a primary regulator via input tubing and reduces it to a custom, lower output pressure for an individual line.
• Multi-beer/wine setups: Essential when pouring different beverages simultaneously (such as a high-pressure nitro cold brew or stout and a lower-pressure standard beer or still/sparkling wine) from one gas source.
• Independent shut-offs: Features individual built-in shut-off valves and pressure adjustment knobs for each secondary body or zone.

Key Selection Factors

• Gas Type Compatibility: Ensure your fittings and body match your gas choice (CO2 vs. Nitrogen/Beer Gas), though many commercial secondary units like Taprite handle low-pressure outputs for either gas cleanly.
• Number of Zones (Bodies): Configured as 1-way, 2-way, 3-way, or up to 6-body inline or wall-mounted banks depending on how many unique serving pressures you require.
• Gauge Range: Low-pressure secondary gauges typically read between 0–60 PSI for precise adjustments at the keg level.