Foamy beer
I know you guys have probably heard this question a hundred times, but I'd appreciate it alot if you help me through this. I've been reading a ton of different websites and forums, and trying several different things, but I still can't figure out what my problem is.
I bought a used tower kegerator on ebay (couldn't afford a new one). I have a half keg (1/4 barrel) of Miller lite. I have an external temp controler set to 35 degrees, but using a thermometer I'm reading about 37-38 degrees out of the tap.
the kegerator came with 6' of 3/16" plastic beer line (no shank, it connects directly to the faucet barb) There is 2' 6" of lift between to top of the keg and the center of the faucet. According to the balance calcs I used, this setup required 19.25 PSI of CO2 for a balanced system. I cut the hose down to 3' 6" which should give me 12 PSI for a balanced system. This didn't help my foaming problem. I'm at a loss as to what else I can try.
Something else I noticed is that while cleaning the lines (again) I left the CO2 line connected to the tap and it was bubbling in the water even though the shut off valve on the gauge was turned off. I wouldn't think that this should affect anything when the valve is open, but I thought I should mention it.
Thanks alot for any advice you can give me!
Mike
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