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Micromatic Secondary Regulator - Did I ruin it?

 
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PostLink    Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 1:11 pm    Post subject: Micromatic Secondary Regulator - Did I ruin it? Reply with quote


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I recently purchased Mircomatic's Quad CO2 Secondary regulator to be able to serve a few different beers at different pressures. I absolutely love the quality of this, but I'm worried that I might have screwed it up.

Yesterday when I was adding it to my system I accidently hooked up the gas to the out post without much pressure into the regulator. Beer shot back up towards the regulator and filled the CO2 line. I quickly got pressure and cleared the line. Here are my questions:

1. I plan to replace the line and clean the ball lock disconnect. What about the regulator? Can I / should I take it apart?

2. I could not find out if these regulators have check valves that would prevent beer from flowing back into it. Does anybody know?

3. If I can take these apart, would it have flowed into the other regulators? It hit the one on the end.

Kicking myself this morning as I've been brewing long enough to know better to let this happen.
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PostLink    Posted: Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:05 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I would call Micromatic and ask: (866) 291-5756

They'd be best positioned to let you know how their units are built and and they could be cleaned if beer was to get into them. They're very helpful and support is great since they mostly make their own stuff right in the USA so they know/understand their equipment (it's high end stuff used by commercial establishments which is why I use/recommend it). More info: http://www.micromatic.com/?affId=70238

Kal

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PostLink    Posted: Mon Aug 14, 2017 12:01 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I wouldn't throw away your gas lines and ball valve. Just give them a good cleaning. There are 4' brushes designed to snake up the 5/16" line. I promise this won't be the last time you do that....happens to the best of us.
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