Cleaning the Nostalga Keggerator

[nfavor]

I tried to clean the Nostalgia keggerator last week and had problems. I used the hand pump kit that is offered here at Micromatic. The problem is that the brass fitting that screws into the shank seems slightly too big. Even with vice grips and the tap wrench, I was barely able to get it in a quarter of a turn. I couldn't even get it in far enough to prevent the cleaning solution coming out the tap wrench holes.

Am I doing something wrong or is the fitting on the Micromatic hand pump cleaning kit just slightly the wrong size?

[cubby_swans]

Originally Posted by nfavor

I tried to clean the Nostalgia keggerator last week and had problems. I used the hand pump kit that is offered here at Micromatic. The problem is that the brass fitting that screws into the shank seems slightly too big. Even with vice grips and the tap wrench, I was barely able to get it in a quarter of a turn. I couldn't even get it in far enough to prevent the cleaning solution coming out the tap wrench holes.

Am I doing something wrong or is the fitting on the Micromatic hand pump cleaning kit just slightly the wrong size?

I think the faucet/shank on the Nostalgia are non-standard.

[beerishappy]

I would ask the topic creator in the nostalgia topic he seems to know alot about this kegerator which i am looking to buy also do you like yours?

[nfavor]

It's an ok kit. I hate to repeat it but you get what you pay for. The Nostalga uses a few parts that aren't quite standard but you can find ways to get around them. (3/16 CO2 line for example) If I had to do it again, I probably would of bought a slightly better kit vs. sink extra money (and epically my time) into improving the Nostalga.

[beerishappy]

I agree somewhat but i like to start with something standard and upgrade it as i go but thats just me.

[jeffdoc]

I have a Nostalgia and found out the hard way that the thread on the shank is non standard. I tryed to hook up a stout faucet and wound up having very expensive Guinness shoot in 4 different directions from the shank.

Replace the elbow shank and the faucet that originally came with the system, it will save you future headaches.

[jumper]

They must have odd stock laying around. The faucet on mine was non-standard as far as the tap handle threads, but the new faucet threaded into the shank without the slightest problem. Luck of the draw I suppose.