The keg lift or screwdriver keeps the ball at the bottom pushed up so the bad/old beer can drain when you pump the cleaner in. Just set the coupler on the screwdriver inside of the pot and it will work fine.
I also pull the toothpick after most, but not all of the cleaner has been pushed through. I leave it soak this way, with the lines full, for a few minutes. I also toss the disassembled faucet parts into the pot, & let them soak, before finally rinsing the lines. Soaking the Intertap SS ,(or any faucets), cleans them much better than simply brushing & re-installing.
@ 1:14 you say something about your "keg lifter or screwdriver" and then you just moved your hands around and put the line int he bucket. What the hell was that? I am cleaning my line for the first time, and I ordered my supplies (pump, spanner wrench, cleaner, brush) but is there something else that I need? Im confused!
Nicely done. I have a question and I'm sure you have the answer. Why wouldn't a person just buy a new plastic line rather than invest in all these cleaners, brushes, time, solution etc? Seems like it's just a plastic line going up the faucet from under the cap, then you could just clean the faucet with a bottle brush?
+Joe Denick You still need to clean your faucets and connectors, so you would still need the brushes and cleaner. BLC is concentrated, so the cost is low. Good beer line isn't just a plastic line.
Almost want to downvote because you have a 100% upvote rate here, and reason for it, very informative and appreciate the time taken to help those needing to know about a very important step in owning a kegerator. Great video, Thumps Up!! :)
