Beer Forum

sps329 · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 08:17 AM

I'm currently on my 5th keg and the tap handle on my kegerator is starting to stick on the first pour of the day and then loosens up for subsequent beers. I thoroughly clean all the parts between kegs including the faucet. It seems like some sort of lubrication may be needed for the shaft assembly. I couldn't find any mention of it in the kegerator manual. Please advise.

topgun3208 · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2005, 12:01 PM

it is the sugars from the beer that builds up and causes that, mine does the same thing from time to time, no big deal

sps329 · #3 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 09:40 AM

Thanks! Any way to prevent it? Besides cleaning the faucet every other day.

topgun3208 · #4 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 02:52 PM

I clean my system between keg changes, on average every 3 weeks. if I dont pull a draft for 3-4 days, there will be a noticeable tug on the tap handle, I dont worry bout it! [

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BigStein · #5 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 06:14 PM

Easy cure. Drink more beer more often.

topgun3208 · #6 (**permalink**) 10-15-2005, 07:51 PM

O geesh bigstein, I agree but, hopefully my wife wont see this post lmfao [

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