06-18-2008, 05:33 AM
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All foam low flow
I am a newbie with a Danby. I bought it used from a guy who never even plugged it in. I have a pony of Bud Light new co2 bottle full. Set at 12 psi. The keg has been in the fridge 16 hrs and I still get only foam at a very slow pour rate. the pour starts with a burp of foam and with in 20-30 seconds it stops then starts again. The foam flows only slightly larger than pencil lead. It takes
1 + minutes to fill a 12 oz glass of foam. I checked all the connections/couplers all were tight.
The only problem I could find was the coupler lever handle was missing and had broken at the base where the handle screws onto the shaft but still locks in. I am sure I have missed some important facts so if you have questions fire away. Thanks in advance for any and all help.
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06-18-2008, 10:23 AM
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Check the temp, if it is to warm you will get foam. If it is cold enough then replace the coupler. If you know someone who works at a bar or beer distributor you can get one for free. The keg might be bad too. You can take it back and get a new one for free, just tell them your problem.
Last edited by millermike; 06-18-2008 at 10:29 AM.
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06-18-2008, 11:25 AM
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did you turn on the co2 on/off valve? Not just turning the bottle on at screw handle, but the on/off valve just after the co2 regulator.
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06-18-2008, 01:36 PM
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Yes sir I turned on the main valve on the tank as well as the in line on the pressure gauges.
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Originally Posted by cubby_swans
did you turn on the co2 on/off valve? Not just turning the bottle on at screw handle, but the on/off valve just after the co2 regulator.
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06-18-2008, 03:49 PM
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Just a thought. When was the last time the lines were cleaned? I know you said it had never even been plugged in, but if you have 12# of CO2 on the keg and it takes you a long time to pour a glass, either your beer line is too long, or your lines are clogged. Give them a once over for cleanliness and let us know the length of your tubing from the coupler to the tower.
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06-19-2008, 03:18 AM
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Your retaining ring for the check ball in the coupler may me missing getting the ball stuck in the line, or the coupler's probe may not be fully penetrating the keg.
Can you see beer in the line?
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06-19-2008, 06:32 AM
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timg is right. Take off the nut that connects the beer line to the coupler. Turn it uprside down. Is there a ball that falls out of there. There should be a ball and a retaining clip that hold it in there. If this configuration is incorrect then you would end up experiencing the symptoms you are seeing.
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06-19-2008, 08:11 PM
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Or, there could be a beer worm growing in there!
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06-20-2008, 08:18 AM
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Ok problem solved. Replaced co2 gauge cluster, d coupler and both lines. I must say MMMMMMMMMMMM cold Draft beer at home is a must. Thanks for all your help fellas. May all your beer be cold and your wifes quiet. 
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