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snoluver1

Active member
You need to check for air leaks in your lines. I had two leaks right out of the box. Had to cut off the cheapy crimped clamps and put some high quality constant torque clamps on. That being said, your first 5-8 mugs will be 90% foam no matter what you do. At least thats been my experience. After that it should settle down.
 
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jmag

Member
try releasing the relief valve, you might have too high pressure built up in the keg, if not, turn the regulator down a little. i had the same problem with mine on some kegs. it will get better as the level goes down except if you got a keg that got warm at some point. you will get the hang of it, be sure to clean the lines reularly too. you will notice when the taste goes off a little. SKOL!
 
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pippy_b

New member
Welcome new kegerator owner. It will change your life!! :) When you get a new keg, keep the CO2 off until you start seeing the beer trickle out. The kegs come pretty charged and you don't want to add more pressure to it. I would recommend running about 6psi.
 
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mikes99ss

Well-known member
Temp should be 37 to be exact and pressure should be 14#. I do beer for a living. (No really) Also, is the system new or used?
 
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scott_b

Member
Often times foam on the first pour is a result of warm(er) beer in the line. How did the second beer pour? Open the Kegerator and watch the beet line as it comes out of the coupler as someone pours a beer. If you see bubbles in the line your co2 pressure is too low. Mikes advise is about right depending on the beer. I suspect you issue is either warm lines on the first pour or the pressure is too low (counter intuitive). Check out the forums on Micromatic.com.
 
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arcticgeorge

New member
Lower the CO2 and it should work, thats what worked for mine. Search Micro-matic they have all kinds of tips and info on kegerators.
 
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