Jockey box

[partykeg]

I just have a couple of questions about the coil cooling systems, we are finding that the coils tend to foam alot for the first half gallon or so and we have to wait about 10 minutes before it pours ok. Is that normal I have thought of some possible problems and was hoping if you could confirm or otherwise my ideas.

AlsoThe foam also seems to build u in the jumper line between coupler and unit are there any possible causes of this?

1 The first lot of beer in coil takes a while to cool and hence is foamy when it comes out?

2 There is cleaning powder/ soloution residue in the lines

3 Presure is too low/high?

4 There is a leaking seal in the system?

5 This is usual with coils?

AlsoThe foam also seems to build u in the jumper line between coupler and unit are there any possible causes of this?

Could this be because i dont have a check valve/ball in there. Do they do anything?

Thanks very much for your help,

Jake Howman
Party Kegs


www.partykegs.com.au

[Scott Zuhse]

Jake, we are attempting to put you in contact with an affiliate in your area. in the meantime, here are some tips for your coil system:

• Never place ice on the coils before you tap the keg. Always run beer through the coils first until you see a slight amount come out of the faucet. Otherwise , you may freeze the water in the coils left over from the rinse.
• Begin pressure around 30 PSIG (2.2 to 2.5 Bar)and raise until desired flow is obtained.
• Clean the system thoroughly to remove any residue in the coils.
• Tighten all fittings after system has cooled. Particularly the compression fittings behind the faucet shank.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute