Pump vs. Pressurized

[ashman]

Is there a huge difference in the effectiveness of these two cleaning systems? Almost done with my first 1/4 keg and am looking to purchase a kit. Is the pressurized worth the extra $30?

[Scott Zuhse]

Years ago it was determined through testing that circulation with a pump is 80X more effective then static cleaning with a pressurized pot. Pumps are particularly advantageous when you have multiple lines to clean. If you are just cleaning one direct draw line, then a pressurized pot clean with a soak of at least ten minutes should do the job.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[ashman]

Thanks for the feedback guys. I went with the hand pump and with the saving picked up a new coupler.

[Scott Zuhse]

Jeff, this info is from AB.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute

[draught guy]

iis info from a.b. good or bad right now A.B distribtor is telling customers that short handles will make their beer pour better. I worked for A.B for a little while and learned more from this website.

[Scott Zuhse]

If you think about it, this may be a true statement. If the marker is the short style, this forces a bartender to grab it lower and possibly opening the faucet quicker. this prevents foam associated with the faucet in the midway position.

As to the comments on your AB experience, there are those beer distributors who have de-prioritized draught to a point where training is nonexistent. The knowledge from AB is there. They simply wish not to utilize it. Just the same, thanks for the kind words.

Scott Zuhse, Instructor Micro Matic Dispense Institute