How to clean your kegerator beer lines - DO IT

Keeping the lines in your kegerator clean is a must! Even if you always load up the next keg right after the last, after a while things can still get pretty gross if you don't maintain them. Here's what I do.

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[Hagfan]

Good video on cleaning your lines. If you don't have that neat springy tool/ball...coupler holder thing @ 4:10 don't fret...Just use a bar or soft drink straw. Just stick it up into the coupler a bit....then set it down carefully in the basin. That straw will prevent the check ball from blocking the cleaning & rinsing liquids. I have an older Perlick tap faucet that has two small almost hidden vent holes or channels that sometimes plug up with....crud once in a while. I just use a straight twist tie to open up the passages. (All faucets may not have these) It took me about a year to eventually realizing these plugged holes were to blame for my foamy pours. Just some fyi. This cleaning can be a pain to have to do all the time...very tempting to just say..."I'll clean the lines on the next keg change." But doing this on a regular schedule really makes a difference on how your brew tastes & how it pours. It's well worth the time & effort. Cheers.

[jonathanmiamiu]

Have a kegerator in outdoor kitchen for about a year now. First time cleaning. Noticed some floaties in my beer which was my hint to clean. Wasn't sure how to do but followed your video and worked perfectly, thank you! great instructional video.

[westcoastsportscardbreaks]

Awesome video, easy to follow. That kit is awesome and super simple!! Cheers

[SatoshiHirahara]

Excellent instructional. Good explanation before and while doing it. It was easy to understand and I will watch it again when it’s time for me to clean my lines for the first time. Thank you!

[rubenmonsanto]

Great video my friend. Thanks for the tip not to get the wife angry lol. Merry Christmas.

[miket]

This is perfect....and right up my alley....thanks for the coaching! Great how to video!

[bryanharger]

great video.... thinking of getting a kegerator for home bar.... is it a good idea, if not used everyday. is it worth all the maintenance

[GioSinatraFan]

do you open that ball valve on the gas line before you tap the keg or after? Thanks

[jupiter]

Thank you, I will check out that kit for sure.

[bradxanders]

Great video, I bought the same kit and cleaning tap and lines was a piece of cake. Thanks man...

[MrLuizassis]

Thank so much.You are great teacher.Easy to follow instructions

[arnoldraynes]

You forgot to take the faucett apart to clean it, a very important step, just un screw the top of the faucett and take out the plunger out and clean it with the brush then put it back to gether, I work for a major beer company for over 12 years cleaning line in bars

[MrMorden]

"Don't make the wife angry?" Sir, whose idea do you think the kegerator was in the first place!

[lionnelmascarenhas]

Was confused about what kit to buy on amazon, you cleared my doubts. great video. Thanks

[tilescape]

Where did you get that tower-to-faucet extension? I need two of those and can't seem to find them. Great video, thanks!

[mikerod]

Noticed you have 2 small wooden pieces at the bottom of your kegerator, what is this used for?

[barcampbrand]

Just cleaned my lines! Easy to use due to easy instructional video! Thanks!! Have one question to get the rest of the lines clear do you just run some beer through?

[mattbublitz]

I see that you have your tapper in the garage.  Any ill effects from having it in there in the summer and in the winter?  Not sure where you live, but in WI it might be trouble.  Trying to figure out if I should find a spot in the house or put it in the garage where I really want to put it.  Thanks!

[LFC]

Great video, thanks for the info!!! Cheers

[leegodfrey]

Great video thank you. How long does your beer last in your Kegerator before it goes bad