New Kegerator = Big Problems

[Squeeky]

Ok well I just bought a used Bm23 kegerator and a 1/4 of Killians, now I have a big problem. I accidently used 5/16 tubing instead of 3/16 which has resulted in a HUGE amount of foam.

I'm curious what the proper way to replace the lines is without getting beer all over.

Any help would be great please.

[Raoul]

I'm a rookie myself, so take my advice with a grain of salt.

However, I have screwed around with the beer line on a tapped keg, like you are going to do and it is no big deal. You simply have to untap the keg by lifting the handle. I found it easier to pull the release valve first to release the pressure in the keg. Then lift the hand...now you are seperated from the keg. Opening the faucet now should push out the remaining beer in the line, and just replace the line. No big deal.

-Raoul

[Squeeky]

Does this go the same with wing style couplers as well. Shut off the co2, then just turn counter clockwise to release, pull coupler off the keg and then draw the rest of the beer out of line? Getting my new 3/16 fitting and tubing tonight in order to replace. Please let me know ASAP

[lillyjb]

It doesnt matter what type of coupler you have or what sort of set up you have. Just shut of the CO2 and disconnect the coupler. Then replace the hoses...easy

[Sally]

A former tenant in my apartment left a Summit brand kegerator on our back porch. I've plugged in it for over an hour and it didn't cool at all, although I heard some gargling noises. There are all the components there but I'm not sure what the kegerator needs in order to run. A friend suggested that the coolant is creating the problem, but if so how do I fix that? I can't seem to find any information or charts on the internal configuration of a kegerator. Do I simply need a new Co2 tank?
Thank you.

[topgun3208]

if it is not cooling you will need a refrigeration tech, maybe a leak in the freon system. did you crank up the t-stat?

"So many great beers, so little time, and only one liver" Mark