[DCullender]

Could not disagree more about the use of FOB's. I put FOB's in every installation over 100 feet and have had very few problems. In fact, a major chain is test driving them is 3 of their stores in Richmond with plans to go regional.

If you take the time to train the store's management and bar staff in the proper use of the FOB you eliminate most of the problems.

You mentioned "the same thing happens in a direct draught box", well, yes it does, but there is a huge difference between 5 feet of 3/16 beer line and 125 feet of 3/8. 1 pint of foam to return to beer after changing kegs compared to 5 pitchers of foam (equates to 60 oz of beer) on the remote system is a mighty big difference in beer costs and labor costs.

These two points are great selling points to a restaurant that is fighting high operating costs.

Take the time to learn the benefits and correct useage of this item and you just might change your mind from accusing those of us that sell the FOB's of "padding the bill", to seeing the added feature this gives my proposal and the additional profits it gives me and my customers.

Also, if you've ever tended bar for a living, you know the value of not wasting time pulling foam through your beer lines during a game or happy hour! Did it for 15 years and would have loved to had FOB's on my lines.

Now, for the original problems on this thread, I'd recommend checking the gas pressures in the cooler and check the gas source to make sure it is providing enough gas to keep up with demand.

Also, check the power pack for proper function. What size is the power pack? If you have 24 lines, is it two 12 product line trunk lines? At 125 feet a 12 product trunk line is equal to 188 feet. This equates to a total run of 375 feet.

You need a Power Pack rated for 500 feet. If you have anything less, it will take much longer to reach and maintain constant temperature of 28 degrees.

You need a model 4414 or 4420 (perlick model number). Model 4404 or 4410 are rated at 150 and 300 feet and will not cool this system. Older Perlick model numbers start with "42" but last 2 digits remain the same, and cooling capacities are similar.

Dennis