07-06-2008, 08:49 AM
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how much foam is bad
just recently got a kegerator and i enjoy it alot. i am getting foam on my pours. in a 22 ounce glass it will fill up half with foam on first glass but if ilet the glass sit the beer level will rise up to 3/4 of glass. Is this a big deal ? should i work on getting less foam or just be happy with a fairly decent pour? like i said not a huge problem but i kind of would like to get it to pour perfect. maybe just a good cleaning of the equipment is all i need
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07-06-2008, 10:54 PM
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Unless you end up with a nickel or quarter head of foam after dispensing, any other foam is bad!
What brand of beer do you have, temp. of the beer and your pressure? Is your tower cooled?
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07-07-2008, 02:28 PM
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embarrased to say but i got a good deal on a natural light keg. i have the temp up pretty cold, no thermometer. im not sure what you mean by tower cooled. maybe just got to clean the lines.
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07-07-2008, 11:29 PM
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Beer has gas. When heated it will expand. If your pressure is set for 38F beer at the keg but the temperature in the tower is 44 F, the gas in the beer expands and you have foam. Therefore, cool the tower to acquire constant temperature from the keg to the faucet - no foam.
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07-09-2008, 08:52 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott Zuhse
What brand of beer do you have, temp. of the beer and your pressure? Is your tower cooled?
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Scott, you should just make that question your signature on your profile. 
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07-09-2008, 10:41 AM
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And a few others!
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07-09-2008, 05:52 PM
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how do i cool the tower. sorry, new to this
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07-09-2008, 06:00 PM
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Short answer => with a fan.
Here's a little light reading for you...
Danby Kegerator Improvements
Use the search feature on this forum and you will find lots of info on tower cooling.
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