dyeguy
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Do I really need to cut any of the dip tube on a corny keg to prevent collecting sediment into my beer? I heard after the first few ounces it will not be a problem. Anybody got any suggestions?
Do i need to cut 3/4" off dip tube?
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I have not cut any of my tubes and would never even think to do it.
Leave it alone.
Leave your beer sit still for a few days....It will put all the sediment on the bottom, and your first 2 pints or so will be a bit cloudy, but then it's gone forever.
Leave your beer sit still for a few days....It will put all the sediment on the bottom, and your first 2 pints or so will be a bit cloudy, but then it's gone forever.
If your tubes are the bent kind, no need to cut them. Simply give teh tube a sharper bend to "lift" the end off the bottom further.
I've shortened my tubes with pretty consistent success in leaving behind 1/8th of an inch of sediment in the keg.
I've shortened my tubes with pretty consistent success in leaving behind 1/8th of an inch of sediment in the keg.
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Like BM said...I insert my tubes into the hole and just give them a little bit more of a bend...
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dyeguy
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Thanks alot
DaleJ
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I believe it's only mandatory if you are Jewish
Wow, two threads at the same time: https://www.homebrewtalk.com/showthread.php?t=77220
