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    So I've got a nice metal party keg tap that I picked up at an auction a year or so ago... and I'm desiring to use it. I've never needed to clean one of these things, and I took the plunger out to check the innards... it seems to have some kind of white grease on it. Obviously I need to wash this bad boy out. Is this something as simple as vegetable shortening, or some special lubricant? Any other suggestions as to how to make this thing fully functional?

    Thanks in advance.

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    Zach
    zach@zoproduction.com
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    Zach
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  • #2
    white grease is usually lithium grease, commonly used on autos. you might want to clean the old stuff out and replace it with some fresh grease, helps keep the rubber innards pliable
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    • #3
      Dude, just pull the handle like you just tapped the keg and run hot water from your kitchen tap thru the pump side to the plastic tap side and visca versa.

      cheers!

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      • #4
        You should clean a party pump after every use - not just to make it work easier, but leaving any beer in the line will lead to bacteria growth. Always make sure a party pump is clean before using on a fresh keg.

        You can simply rinse in hot water. Open the fuacet and run hot water from the bottom of the keg coupler and allow it to drain out the faucet.

        For a thorough cleaning try one of our pressurized kits: http://www.micromatic.com/product.php?pid=M5-801147
        Use a cleaner developed for the beer industry: http://www.micromatic.com/product.php?pid=CFP-1
        And then re-lube the party pump with probe lubricant: http://www.micromatic.com/product.php?pid=FT101L


        Mike Godwin, Micro Matic USA, Inc. Northridge, CA
        Mike Godwin, Micro Matic USA, Inc. Northridge, CA

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        • #5
          Cleaning your keg tap & party pumps is an important step to keeping your entire draft beer system clean. HOW TO CLEAN A BEER FAUCET: Step 1: Disconnect your Keg Step 2: Remove the Faucet - Step 3: Disassemble the Faucet - Step 4: Soak the Faucet Parts - Step 5: Scrub the Faucet - Step 6: Rinse & Reassemble - Step 7: Reattach the Faucet - Step 8: Enjoy a fresh cold pint

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          • #6
            Originally posted by FatmasterZ View Post
            So I've got a nice metal party keg tap that I picked up at an auction a year or so ago... and I'm desiring to use it. I've never needed to clean one of these things, and I took the plunger out to check the innards... it seems to have some kind of white grease on it. Obviously I need to wash this bad boy out. Is this something as simple as vegetable shortening, or some special lubricant? Any other suggestions as to how to make this thing fully functional?

            Thanks in advance.

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            Zach
            zach@zoproduction.com
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            Well, well, well, look who's got a fancy party keg tap! That sounds like it's gonna make for some good times. As for cleaning it out, I wouldn't recommend vegetable shortening, but I can understand the temptation...it's just so versatile! In all seriousness though, you probably want to go with a proper lubricant that's designed for food-grade equipment. You don't want any funky flavors leaching into your beer. As for other suggestions, maybe give it a good rinse with hot water and some mild soap, followed by a thorough sanitization. That should get you all set to pour some brewskis!
            coasters

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            • #7
              Well, well, well, look who's got a fancy party keg tap! That sounds like it's gonna make for some good times. As for cleaning it out, I wouldn't recommend vegetable shortening, but I can understand the temptation...it's just so versatile! In all seriousness though, you probably want to go with a proper lubricant that's designed for food-grade equipment. You don't want any funky flavors leaching into your beer. As for other suggestions, maybe give it a good rinse with hot water and some mild soap, followed by a thorough sanitization. That should get you all set to pour some brewskis!
              coasters

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              • #8
                Originally posted by FatmasterZ View Post
                So I've got a nice metal party keg tap that I picked up at an auction a year or so ago... and I'm desiring to use it. I've never needed to clean one of these things, and I took the plunger out to check the innards... it seems to have some kind of white grease on it. Obviously I need to wash this bad boy out. Is this something as simple as vegetable shortening, or some special lubricant? Any other suggestions as to how to make this thing fully functional?

                Thanks in advance.

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                Zach
                zach@zoproduction.com
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                It's probably lithium grease

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