ProLine Manual Keg Filler

[MPKill]

Anyone else out there have issues with the ProLine Manual Keg Filler from GW Kent? I've had several of the fobbers/automatic beer stop pieces that have cracked. I was sent replacements but they cracked too. Any one else having this problem?

http://www.gwkent.com/proline-manual-keg-filler.html


Cheers,
Mike

[kbills]

Ours has cracks that I can see inside, but it still works. If I ever have to replace it, I may wrap a pool noodle around that part for protection!

[MPKill]

Kevin:

Did they send you a replacement fobber? I got replacements, but they cracked too. They won't send me anymore. They want me to spend another $75 to replace one fobber. I spoke with them on the phone and they basically implied that it was user error.

I did like them when they worked...


Cheers,
Mike

[yap]

are you getting cracking from dropping them or from soaking in chemicals for too long? I have been using one for almost a year with no issues. I haven't dropped it (yet) and rinse and sanitize it before and after use. I don't let it soak in caustic which could lead to hairline crazing and cracking....

[Trickster]

Why not just use a clear tubing from the gas in/out port to a sanitary vavle with a blow off hose. Same concept, just no plastic to break. You may want to replace the tubing every half year but that's like $0.10 (if that) for that amount of tubing. I will post pictures of my set up tomorrow. Cheers.

[MPKill]

are you getting cracking from dropping them or from soaking in chemicals for too long? I have been using one for almost a year with no issues. I haven't dropped it (yet) and rinse and sanitize it before and after use. I don't let it soak in caustic which could lead to hairline crazing and cracking....

Scott:

I've been taking the fobber part off and placing in a small bucket. I submerge them in 140 degree water with a little bit of caustic for about 5 minutes. Then rinse and set aside till I'm ready to use. Before using, I just spritz a little PAA on them.


Cheers,
Mike

[MPKill]

Why not just use a clear tubing from the gas in/out port to a sanitary vavle with a blow off hose. Same concept, just no plastic to break. You may want to replace the tubing every half year but that's like $0.10 (if that) for that amount of tubing. I will post pictures of my set up tomorrow. Cheers.

That's what I did at the previous brewery that I worked at. But it is nice having the keg stop filling when its full.


Cheers,
Mike