How to Maintain Beer Pumps at Your Pub
Keeping your customers happy is all about regular maintenance of pub essentials like beer pumps. Proper upkeep of them ensure that you are serving top quality draught beer, minimizing downtime and keeping your pub running smoothly. Fresh, perfectly poured pints are just the beginning. That means extending the lifespan of your equipment too. Cleaning & Sanitizing Your Beer Lines Dirty beer lines lead to off-flavors, foam issues and contamination. To keep your beer pumps clean: Clean your beer lines at least once a week. That's when you should use a professional line-cleaning solution to flush out bacteria and residue. Disconnect the keg coupler and run the solution through the pump. Utilize flow reversal valves to improve cleaning efficiency. Inspecting Your Equipment Frequent use of beer pumps can cause wear on vital parts. Regularly check for signs of wear on diaphragms, seals and valve balls. Cracks or leaks can cause costly service disruptions. Pressure gauges shoul...