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  1. 05-11-2008 06:28 AM #1
    PSKCowboy
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    Smile 2nd Keg

    Im just looking for some advice or tips. I just finished my first keg of bud light and it was awesome to have beer on tap right at home! After some foam and a little dissapointment I ended up with the temp around 38 and a PSI of 10 which gave me a nice pour and a nice head. I clean it out to the best of my ability with my pipe cleaners and a hot water flush. I will probably get another keg of Bud Light.

    I know I need to buy it and put it in and let it sit for a while before tapping, How long is apropriate? Also Is it ok to start the PSI at 10? I wasted too much last time and I want to minmize that this time.

    My next step after that is to get a sixtel and add it in with my 1/2 barrell. I want to get a pale ale but I am worried that I wont be able to find a common temp that will accomodate both beers. Any advice here?

    LETS GO PENS!!!!
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  2. 05-11-2008 08:05 AM #2
    beersock
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    Hey, I am new to this as well. It seems as long as you dont shake up the keg too much during transport a few hours should be fine. I haven't had any problems.

    Sorry dude but tonight belongs to the FLYERS!

    Todd
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  3. 05-11-2008 08:14 AM #3
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    A couple of hours will be fine. As far as the psi goes if you are staying with the same beer and it worked for you just leave it. Thats what I have done with Miller Lite. Enjoy. But drinking Miller Lite is much more enjoyable.
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  4. 05-11-2008 12:01 PM #4
    jackstraw
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    PSKCowboy,

    Welcome to the forum and congrats on joining the kegerator ownership club!

    I don't drink Bud Light, but 38 degrees sounds like a good temp. However, 10 psi sounds low. Usually, it's 12-14 psi for most beers. You may get a better head @ 10 psi, but in about 2 or 3 weeks, you will begin to notice that the beer is getting a little bit flat. You'd be better off trying to get a good pour at 12-14 psi. Cooling the tower with a fan would be a good start.

    As for cleaning... pipe cleaners & hot water flush will not suffice. You need to use a cleaning solution, you can find cleaning kits on this website. The hot water will not eliminate the bacteria, the cleaning solution will. It's kinda like washing your hands without soap.
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