Changed Faucets issue?

Discussion in 'Home Bar' started by Keanis, Mar 31, 2021.

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  1. Keanis

    Keanis Initiate (0) May 22, 2020 Canada (ON)

    I changed one of my generic faucets to a micro matic 304 faucet. The thing is, now when i pour a beer its comes out normal speed at the beginning for a second but gets slower and slower as the beer is pouring.

    this doesnt seem normal?
     
  2. billandsuz

    billandsuz Pooh-Bah (2,097) Sep 1, 2004 New York
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    When you disengaged the coupler to change faucets, or turned off the gas, you did not fully re-engage the coupler or did not turn on the gas. Make sure your CO2 bottle is not empty either.

    Your keg is not getting pressure.
    Cheers.
     
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  3. Keanis

    Keanis Initiate (0) May 22, 2020 Canada (ON)

    I will check the coupler, it has 2 towers, the other faucet pours normal. The co2 is turned on. Also when the faucet was changed they spliced the co2 and beer line to double the length. Maybe there is a leak at the splice based off what you are saying?
     
  4. Keanis

    Keanis Initiate (0) May 22, 2020 Canada (ON)

    I dont see a leak i sprayed soapy water, if i open and close that faucet every 2 seconds doesnt slow down. But if i hold it open for 8 seconds its slows down considerably.....
     
  5. DougC123

    DougC123 Savant (1,186) Aug 21, 2012 Connecticut

    I’d look at the check valve at the connection of the gas line to the coupler. Blow through it and squish it a little to make sure it’s open. Rinse it off. If that is a little gummed up it will prevent the CO2 from back filling quickly. Anything other than a huge leak will not slow your flow, it will just leak out your CO2.
     
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