Hey guys, having a few issues with a customer. I have a good idea whats wrong and what to do, just wanted to run it by others.
The system is a long draw, approx 140' of 5/16 tubing. They are running 60/40 mixed gas. The whole system restrictions, without adding restriction tubing(other than the built 7.5 tower restriction) is 25psi. The different distributors have the pressure set anywhere from 18-34psi.
First problem, excessive, creamy head. Like shaving cream or whipped topping. Definitely over carbed.
Second problem, Glycol at 35*. They have two power packs in a small closet, attached to the main office, with inadequate ventilation and this is the best temp they can do. With the closet door open, the temps dropped quickly (30min)to 29* and the units cycled off like normal. So we will have to work with them on ventilation or relocation of chillers.
Third problem, The air temp in the cooler reads 38*. The liquid temp of the kegs is 33*. The kegs are organized under the evap coils for the cooler, with the temp gauges being way up at the front, by the door. This is a long cooler, with only the one evap being at the far end with the kegs.
To get 2oz\sec requires 26psi on one set of regs, 28 on the other. Did the system restriction end up too high and is the beer temp too cold? The Glycol problem will be the easy one too fix. Would it be best to try to use the 25/75 to lower the co2 content?
The system is a long draw, approx 140' of 5/16 tubing. They are running 60/40 mixed gas. The whole system restrictions, without adding restriction tubing(other than the built 7.5 tower restriction) is 25psi. The different distributors have the pressure set anywhere from 18-34psi.
First problem, excessive, creamy head. Like shaving cream or whipped topping. Definitely over carbed.
Second problem, Glycol at 35*. They have two power packs in a small closet, attached to the main office, with inadequate ventilation and this is the best temp they can do. With the closet door open, the temps dropped quickly (30min)to 29* and the units cycled off like normal. So we will have to work with them on ventilation or relocation of chillers.
Third problem, The air temp in the cooler reads 38*. The liquid temp of the kegs is 33*. The kegs are organized under the evap coils for the cooler, with the temp gauges being way up at the front, by the door. This is a long cooler, with only the one evap being at the far end with the kegs.
To get 2oz\sec requires 26psi on one set of regs, 28 on the other. Did the system restriction end up too high and is the beer temp too cold? The Glycol problem will be the easy one too fix. Would it be best to try to use the 25/75 to lower the co2 content?
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