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Old 02-20-2009, 06:18 PM
doofymofo doofymofo is offline
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Default --"KEG RACE"--How to empty a keg as fast as possible using only party pump??

Ok so my fraternity holds our "KEG RACE" every year last year I modified a normal party pump by adding Micromatics 8in party pump, also installed a full 1/4in fitting into the coupler which I attached 1/4in beer line too. 25 guys and I emptied a keg in 5 minutes flat, at about 5.5 beers every 10 seconds. I had thought about dremeling out the main machined piece inside the coupler to increase beer flow but the hole for the air pressure I thought would hold me back.

--My question to you more experienced beer goers is, How can I modify a normal party pump to increase beer flow even more?--

--(cannot split lines or add co2)--
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Old 02-20-2009, 06:26 PM
Scott Zuhse Scott Zuhse is offline
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Try 5/16" line and attach to a normal faucet and shank. Pump the keg with as much pressure as possible and use pitchers to catch and then pour into a glass.
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Old 02-20-2009, 08:29 PM
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To add on to Scott's recommendation, also get yourself a Y Splitter Fitting and go at it. This gives you the option of two faucets - just keep the keg pumped with pressure.
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Old 02-24-2009, 05:33 PM
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Doofy would you mind posting pictures of your modified pump and show where you changed the fittings?

I'm about to try fixing a pump and might as well make it faster in the process.

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