The CO2 setting on your regulator is concerning. At 7psi you stand to have your keg go flat over time. The brewer designed the product to be dispensed at 12-14 psi. Over time CO2 will come out of solution without the 12-14 pounds of pressure causing the keg to slowly go flat. By the time you get 1/2 way through the keg you should notice the carbonation level going down. Ofcourse, if you are pounding through kegs quickly, no problem.
Ideally, you should set your regulator at 12-14psi with about 4-5 feet of 3/16ID vinyl beer line from the keg to the shank. Beer temp in the glass should be at 36-38 degrees. Any warmer will probably cause some foaming. Besides, who wants to drink warm Miller Lite?
Also, you will get much better "mileage" from your CO2 tank if you can locate it outside the refrigerator. Always be sure the tank stands vertically, liquid CO2 in the valve is not a good thing. Cheers....
Mark Stirrett, Regional Manager Micro Matic
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