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  1. 12-03-2008 06:16 PM #1
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    i bought a keg cooler kit from craigslist and installed it in my fridge. my problem is that the beer is coming out way too fast and foamy. i figure that i have to lengthen the line since it is only about 2ft. also the line is 5/16 innerdiameter, is that a problem? also the co2 regulator is leaking through the hole below the adjuster screw, what can i do about that
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  2. 12-03-2008 07:29 PM #2
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    You will need a longer line AND your line is WAY too big! You want a 5 to 6 foot piece of 3/16" ID beer line to provide the proper restriction. 5/16" line will flow WAY too fast and the beer will rocket out of the tap!

    The hole on the regulator normally vents when you turn down the pressure, but should not be 'leaking' if you are not making pressure adjustments - if it is, you likely need a new diaphragm and or other internal parts, or you can just replace the regulator.
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  3. 12-07-2008 06:26 PM #3
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    Default Another newb question

    im not having any problems with my keg but I see if I want to stop unauthorized pours too uncouple the keg.

    How many times can I do this? and Ive had a keg er two bubble at the coupler washer after unhooking them.. if I see that dont I need to re couple it?

    I always thought after you tap it thats it.
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  4. 12-07-2008 06:37 PM #4
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    There are faucet locks that work well to stop unauthorized pours. That is what I used when I had teenagers living at home.
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  5. 12-07-2008 06:53 PM #5
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    yeah but if uncoupling works its free.
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  6. 12-07-2008 07:46 PM #6
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    Uncoupling is free. But it isn't as effective. A teenager, room mate, or unwelcome inlaw can recouple it easily.
    Malt is the soul of beer... and yeast gives it life..
    but the kiss of the hop is the vitality of that life!

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  7. 12-08-2008 05:43 AM #7
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    fridge has locking mechanism on it so they cant get in.

    but I then take it its ok to uncouple the keg and recouple it provided the PSI and temp dont change.

    Thanks.

    ps how did that psychodad song go????
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  8. 12-08-2008 04:16 PM #8
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    If you can lock the fridge, then Micro Matic sells inline valves that you can shut off the beer flow with. Still not free, but I'm not a fan of the coupling and uncoupling method.
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  9. 12-08-2008 05:48 PM #9
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    ahhh. Ok then thanks!!

    wish New Belgium made 1554 in a sixtel.
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  10. 12-09-2008 06:12 AM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by iracmine View Post
    ahhh. Ok then thanks!!

    wish New Belgium made 1554 in a sixtel.
    New Belgium does make 1554 in a sixtel.
    "because, without beer, things do not seem to go as well..."
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    keep in mind that if you uncouple/couple, everytime you uncouple and leave it sit for a length of time, whatever beer residue is on your coupler is going to dry out and gunk the thing up unless you also clean the coupler well every time you uncouple it.
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  12. 12-09-2008 06:53 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by bg44 View Post
    New Belgium does make 1554 in a sixtel.
    time to switch liquor stores
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