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  1. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Thanks everyone. Turns out it was an o ring problem on the dip tube as @camonick suggested. Pours just great now at 10 psi.
  2. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Hmm. I originally carbonated to 10 psi with the bigger hose. Then I released the pressure back to 5, then ultimately to zero again before I switched to the 3/16 hose. Then I went back up to 10 psi, then down to 5 just to see if it had any difference. I'll have to depressurize again if I want to...
  3. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    I'll give it a go. Thanks.
  4. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    I just bought this refurbished keg. Checked for leaks. Is there some way I would have seen some sign of the damage? And if that's the issue, do I just depressurize, remove the liquid ball lock and chmage the o rings? They sent me extras with the keg.
  5. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    OK, so I got 10 feet of 3/16 tubing. I've poured a few glasses, and it's still coming out all foam. I even lowered the pressure from around 10 psi to closer to 5 psi to just see if there was a difference and now. Just a liquid line with a lot of air in it and a foamy glass. Any thoughts on what...
  6. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Alright, thanks. I'll see what I can find for that kind of tubing tomorrow.
  7. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Thanks, I think I've heard of this calculator, but I haven't used it. I figured I'd talk to my local store first, but sounds like I got some bad advice.
  8. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Yeah, and my local store is out and last tubing I ordered on Amazon smelled like chemical plant. I may just order it from an online brewshop even though it'll take much longer.
  9. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Meh, it was some kid first thing in the morning. He was having trouble finding tubes the right size and he only charged me a couple of bucks. Only problem is now I have to buy new fittings as well.
  10. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Alright, thanks man. I actually asked my local store about 3/16 and they offhandedly said it was no big deal for 5/16. Glad to hear it might be something as simple as that. I'll give it a try.
  11. L

    Kegging foam question/problem

    Hi folks, I've been brewing for 5 or 6 years but I just started kegging and I'm having some trouble with foaming - as in, basically all foam. I've carbonated at about 10 psi at 40 degrees and kept it there for dispensing. After first trying a 3 foot setup with a picnic tap, I've moved to 10 feet...
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