TROUBLESHOOTING AND DRAFT BEER FAQ's
Our education experts have put together a list of Frequently Asked Questions to walk you through best practices, common issues and their resolutions for everything draft beer.
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What different methods are available for dispensing draft beer at a party?
What is the proper way to dispense beer using a party pump?
How can I easily clean a party pump?
What is the difference between a party cooler with a cold plate and a coil?
What CO2 pressure is used for a coil cooler and cold plate cooler?
Do all brands of beers use the same keg tapping equipment?
Is there a listing showing me what tapping equipment I need for every draft beer brand?
How can I determine what brands of draft beer are available in my area?
Is it easy to change from one draft beer keg coupler system to another?
Where can I purchase tools to remove the valve from a draft beer keg?
What is the difference between a party pump and a keg coupler?
Do I need special equipment to dispense a stout beer like Guinness or Murphy’s?
Do I need special equipment to dispense hoppy home brew beer or wine?
What sizes of keg is draft beer available in?
How do I determine what refrigerator size (or brand) I need for a home kegerator?
Can I use a freezer to dispense draft beer?
How can I set up my beer to be dispensed 5' away from my refrigerator?
How can I set up my beer to be dispensed from a countertop just above my refrigerator?
Can I keep my keg refrigerator setup in my backyard or on my porch?
Where can I find a faucet handle labeled with my favorite beer or team logo?
If I do not use my kegerator for several days, why is the handle hard to pull?
Will all faucet handles fit all faucets?
Will all faucets fit all shanks?
Where can I find replacement parts for my regulator, keg coupler, and faucet on the website?
Pressure: What pressure do I need to set the CO2 beer regulator at?
How do I install and adjust a regulator?
What is the difference between a regulator with one gauge and one with two gauges?
How do I set up the gas equipment for two draft beers that require different CO2 pressures?
Do gas regulators need to have check valves?
How many kegs of draft beer can be dispensed out of a CO2 tank?
Where can I get a CO2 cylinder filled?