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Old 07-09-2008, 12:45 AM   #1
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I have kegged my beer and it tastes good but all that comes out is head. please help, psi at 12.


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Old 07-09-2008, 01:05 AM   #2
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How long is your beer line? How long has it been kegged? Are you using cobra taps or faucets? And finally, what temperature is your beer in the keg? That will all help determine the cause of the foaming.
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Old 07-09-2008, 01:08 AM   #3
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I have kegged 4 other batches without this problem. temp at 42 deg and line is 3 feet. it seems that there is air getting into the line. I see bubbles in the line.
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3feet is awfully short for liquid line. You probably need to balance your line resistance.

This site is your friend: http://hbd.org/clubs/franklin/public_html/docs/balance.html
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you probably need anywhere from 6-10feet of beerline to balance 12psi.

i run 8feet on mine.


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