Too much foam

[Kevo_Kev]

I know you all must see this question a lot. I have too much foam and I have tried everything for the most part.

I have a converted fridge. Not sure of the specs because I just bought it used. I have a 5 lb CO2 tank. Currently I have a 1/2 barrel of Labatt Blue Light.

Here is what I have done so far: New hoses (food and beverage certified), and I routed the CO2 through a hole in the back (which I assumed must have been someones previous idea. I know I need to seal around the hole as it is a bit bigger than the hose, but it works. I even put a new gage on the CO2 to make sure it was dispensing properly. I put clamps on all the hose ends to make sure they were tight.

I am monitoring the temp and it is a high. The fridge itself is staying at 48 degrees. I tried turning the temp control but it is either stuck or broken. I couldnt even get it with pliers.

I used it last night to play some drinking games and it worked. We had to wait a few minutes for the pitchers to turn from full pitchers of foam to half full of beer.

I have turned the CO2 up and down trying to get it right and it isnt working. It is still almost all foam. Please let me know what I can do to get it working. I would like to drink some nice keg beer and stop drinking cans. Also I want to get it working as it's a pain paying for something that isn't working.

Thanks in advance

[bryan73]

Well I am somewhat new to the forums, but these guys will need a little more information to help you.

1. What PSI do you have the Co2 set at?
2. Using a thermometer what temp is liquid in the glass of beer ?
3. How long is your beer line from top of keg to your faucet?
4. I would put a cup of water in the fridge to get an idea of what the temps the liquid is getting to.

If you dont have a thermometer get yourself a meat one at walmart or somewhere and calibrate it and get a reading...

You want at temp of 38 in the glass and about 14 PSI ideally..

These are just some of the things the guys will need to help you solve your issue.

Bryan

[Kevo_Kev]

currently the PSI is 12. I had it in the 20s after reading some forums and the guy told me 5 so thats where I started. Obviously 5 is too low and 20s seem high, but it has not worked.

The beer line is 10 feet long based on another forum I found. They said it would reduce pressure to the dispenser so it would come out at less PSI into the cup.

I have a glass of water in there now and can tell you in the morning what it is. I'm wondering if the fridge might not be getting cold enough. If this is the case, is there a quick fix, or do I have to have it looked at by a technician (which makes my wallet hurt)

I am new to this kind of stuff and I just want it to work right. I have read things from everywhere and everything is different


The water this morning was 50 but it felt a little colder. I think my thermometer might suck. Either way its not 38

[schmido]

You need to get your fridge temp down to around 38 if possible. I think the temp is your biggest issue at this time. If you are able to get the temp down then you can play with the co2 pressure. You will need around 15-18 pounds c02 on the keg once you get the proper temp.

[Kevo_Kev]

I got the fridge down to 41 degrees for the liquid temp

[bryan73]

3 more degrees and you in the sweet spot.
I guess you would need more PSI since you have a 10ft beer line
so i assume schmido is correct on that.

Good Luck

[Kevo_Kev]

do you think i should put back the original 4.5 feet of hose?