C ChitownRob Member Joined Jun 1, 2013 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Location Chicago Jul 1, 2014 #1 I purchased the keg with the hole already drilled. I installed the center pick up, but I am worried that I will not be able to drain properly. The flow definitely slows. Any suggestions would be great.
I purchased the keg with the hole already drilled. I installed the center pick up, but I am worried that I will not be able to drain properly. The flow definitely slows. Any suggestions would be great.
Gunfighter04 Well-Known Member Joined Jan 2, 2011 Messages 336 Reaction score 21 Location Sugar Grove Jul 1, 2014 #2 As long as there's no leaks in the fittings, it will drain to the lowest point on the pick up tube. The only thing to be aware of is that a siphon won't start without the water initial level being above the valve.
As long as there's no leaks in the fittings, it will drain to the lowest point on the pick up tube. The only thing to be aware of is that a siphon won't start without the water initial level being above the valve.
zach976 Well-Known Member Joined Mar 17, 2013 Messages 375 Reaction score 29 Location Buda Jul 1, 2014 #3 With the center dip tube, you should be fine. Are you draining it with or without hose connected? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
With the center dip tube, you should be fine. Are you draining it with or without hose connected? Sent from my iPhone using Home Brew
OP OP C ChitownRob Member Joined Jun 1, 2013 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Location Chicago Jul 1, 2014 #4 Without
Komocabo Well-Known Member Joined Oct 16, 2012 Messages 1,083 Reaction score 159 Jul 1, 2014 #5 Gotta have a hose at the other end to siphon.
OP OP C ChitownRob Member Joined Jun 1, 2013 Messages 9 Reaction score 0 Location Chicago Jul 1, 2014 #6 The siphon tube....duh! Thank you, Rob