Hi -
I'm trying to balance my new draft system that uses kegs. The formula I'm using is:
Length of Line = (Pressure - 1 - (Height/2) / Resistance
Because of my setup, I have to have 12 foot runs. The height from the middle of my keg to the tap is 4.5 ft. I have purchased 3/16 ID beverage tubing, so I'm using a resistance of 3.
With all of this in mind, that tells me that my pressure needs to be at 39.25 to be balanced. That seems insanely high to me. Will my beer will eventually be severely overcarbonated and eventually pour with a lot of foam? What recommendations might you make? I'm stuck with 12 feet of line. Use tubing with a greater inside diameter?
Thanks
I'm trying to balance my new draft system that uses kegs. The formula I'm using is:
Length of Line = (Pressure - 1 - (Height/2) / Resistance
Because of my setup, I have to have 12 foot runs. The height from the middle of my keg to the tap is 4.5 ft. I have purchased 3/16 ID beverage tubing, so I'm using a resistance of 3.
With all of this in mind, that tells me that my pressure needs to be at 39.25 to be balanced. That seems insanely high to me. Will my beer will eventually be severely overcarbonated and eventually pour with a lot of foam? What recommendations might you make? I'm stuck with 12 feet of line. Use tubing with a greater inside diameter?
Thanks
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