Basic Kegging Questions

[Bru]

I started kegging recently and I have some basic questions :
Pressure is set to 12psi / 2C (too cold - I need temp controller)/ 5500ft asl.

How much foam is the norm (viewed from the side of the glass) ?
Im getting about 75% foam which settles in a few minutes. Seems too much.
Ive been pulling the tap wide open and allowing the beer to run down the side of the glass - is there a better way ?
Is the first pull of the day expected to foam more ?
After pouring the last glass of the day do you empty the residual beer in the line or just leave it ?

 

[gxm]

The answer to too much foam is balancing your lines versus pressure. http://kegman.net/balance.html

So, choose the correct pressure for your beer - http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php
And then increase the beer line length or use these - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/cure-your-short-hose-troubles-100151/

The first glass of the day will generally foam more. I don't empty the lines.

 

[Bru]

Thanks. I turned pressure down to 10psi and the pours are fine.

 

[Jaysus]

The answer to too much foam is balancing your lines versus pressure. http://kegman.net/balance.html

So, choose the correct pressure for your beer - http://www.kegerators.com/carbonation-table.php
And then increase the beer line length or use these - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/cure-your-short-hose-troubles-100151/

The first glass of the day will generally foam more. I don't empty the lines.

Those links are awesome.

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