tapping

[chriskei]

i just got my first kegerator but i dont know what pressures i need to have it at. i have a friend that works at a bar and this is what he told me.
first attach the coupler to the keg then release the air that is already in the keg. then turn the gas on and put it to a pressure of 20-25 psi until the foam stops and then reduce the pressure to 15 psi.
is this right?? if not what exactly should i do to get the best tapped keg with the least foam?
also what is the easiest and cheapest way to cool the tower above my kegerator?
chris

[bmagyari]

10 psi

[Scott Zuhse]

What is the liquid temp. of beer, brand and elevation. I love bartenders since they contribute to job security! Beer has gas. It is a flavor charateristic of the product. This must be protected. Gas expands when heated and contracts when chilled. If you are using 100% CO2, the temperature must be determined for correct applied pressure setting. Otherwise, if the pressure is incorrect, you will not gain equilibrium in the keg between the gas in the beer and the applied pressure. Thus, you will not preserve the integrity of this flavor charateristic of beer. Use the length of 3'16" for flow rate control and be certain the temperature is constant 24/7/365 from the keg to the faucet.[8D]

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute