| [QUOTE=Riles;13129]1. The directions say to clean the dispensing line 'often', how ever 'often' is a pretty relative term. Should it be cleaned once a week? Once a month? When ever the keg is changed?[/QUOTE]
If I don't plan to have another pint for a day or two then I clean my lines. But if its just until the next day, I just spray some BLC into and around the fawcet before pulling a pint.
[QUOTE=Riles;13129]2. About how long should my 10lb tank last? (I realize there's a lot of factors involved) My fridge is at 40 degrees, my low side pressure is set to 7-8 PSI, and I only draw about 6-10 pints a week.[/QUOTE]
If there are no leaks, a 10# tank should last at least 5 sankes.
[QUOTE=Riles;13129]3. Do people typically leave the tank open and system pressurized? Or do you close the tank/check valve when you won't be dispensing for a couple of days.[/QUOTE]
If I don't plan to have another pint for a day or two then I'll shut the gas off.
[QUOTE=Riles;13129]I'm asking the second two questions because after about 3 weeks, my tank is empty and it doesn't seem like I've used it that much. A quick search through old posts leads me to believe that I need to re-check all my connections and seals for leaks.[/QUOTE]
As dj_van_gilder said, check for leaks. A tank should last you several kegs.
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