Fill Levels 3003A Bier
Hey folks,
I was hoping to shed some light on a subject I've been curious about, or if it's been discussed maybe direct me to the thread page. What are the best methods to control fill levels? I suspect it mostly has to do with valve stem length, but there are other factors involved I'm sure. Here's a list of what settings I use:
Counter pressure: 3.2 bar
Leveling pressure: 3.0 bar
Opening spouts pressure: 3.0 bar
Diaphragm pump: 2.0 bar
Vacuum tank: -0.8 bar
Brite tank head pressure: 10-12 psi
Bowl pressure during bottling usually sticks right around 2.5 bar.
I've been noticing our fill levels in 12oz bottles have been a little lower lately, but it's not because of foam over. We've been getting that nice crown of bubbles at the top before capping, but appears to be no beer loss, so I'm attributing this to one or more settings of pressure. Anyway, if you want to chime in with what may or may not be different from what I have listed, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Adam T.
Zipline Brewing Co.
Lincoln, NE
Hey folks,
I was hoping to shed some light on a subject I've been curious about, or if it's been discussed maybe direct me to the thread page. What are the best methods to control fill levels? I suspect it mostly has to do with valve stem length, but there are other factors involved I'm sure. Here's a list of what settings I use:
Counter pressure: 3.2 bar
Leveling pressure: 3.0 bar
Opening spouts pressure: 3.0 bar
Diaphragm pump: 2.0 bar
Vacuum tank: -0.8 bar
Brite tank head pressure: 10-12 psi
Bowl pressure during bottling usually sticks right around 2.5 bar.
I've been noticing our fill levels in 12oz bottles have been a little lower lately, but it's not because of foam over. We've been getting that nice crown of bubbles at the top before capping, but appears to be no beer loss, so I'm attributing this to one or more settings of pressure. Anyway, if you want to chime in with what may or may not be different from what I have listed, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Adam T.
Zipline Brewing Co.
Lincoln, NE
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