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Brewing => Miscellaneous => Topic started by: robcoombs on September 21, 2016, 04:58:42 PM

Title: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: robcoombs on September 21, 2016, 04:58:42 PM
I was wondering if anyone else has come across this issue. It usually happens to me right after I've tinkererd with the regulator and keg to fill a bottle or growler. The beer line starts filling with CO2 after that and I get foamy pours, it's a major PITA to fix. Anyone have this happen and have a fix?
Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: feldmann on September 21, 2016, 05:15:28 PM
I was having a very similar issue. I recently upgraded my regulator to the zinc bonnet taprite from OBK and its made a world of difference. I have a feeling that there was a problem with my original regulator for years and I just didn't know any better because it was my first.
Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: robcoombs on September 21, 2016, 05:26:59 PM
I was having a very similar issue. I recently upgraded my regulator to the zinc bonnet taprite from OBK and its made a world of difference. I have a feeling that there was a problem with my original regulator for years and I just didn't know any better because it was my first.
Interesting. I'm actually about to order a new regulator. Good timing.

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Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: robcoombs on September 21, 2016, 05:33:48 PM
Was this the one you purchased @feldmann (http://nbcba.org/forum/index.php?action=profile;u=1986) http://www.ontariobeerkegs.com/Taprite_Dual_Gauge_Regulator_Zinc_Bonnet_p/taprite-dual-gauge-zinc.htm
Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: feldmann on September 21, 2016, 06:12:31 PM
That's the one. I've only had it a few weeks but it's been working good so far.
Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: robcoombs on September 21, 2016, 06:32:54 PM
That's the one. I've only had it a few weeks but it's been working good so far.
Did you have to buy a regulator knob as well?

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Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: feldmann on September 22, 2016, 07:07:44 AM
It doesn't come with one but I just use the bolt.
Title: Re: Beer Line Stratification
Post by: Two Wheeler on September 22, 2016, 09:56:24 AM
You should be able to turn that bolt with a quarter pretty easily