Blog: Filling your beer tank; the do’s and don’ts

When filling the tank of a tankbeer system, is no rocket science. Tankbeer systems are very user friendly and easy to operate. The first few times it takes getting a bit used to, but once you get the hang of it, it is easy. In this blog we explain what steps are involved when filling a beer tank and give some pointers on what to do (and what not to do).

Step 1: Preparing the Tank

Before filling the tank with beer, it must be properly prepared. In this scenario, we assume the tank was previously filled with beer, meaning a used inliner is still inside.

Removing the Old Inliner

  1. Ensure the tank contains no air. If air is present, adjust the safety valve to release it.

  2. Remove the manhole cover, the piercing unit, and the used inliner.

Installing a New Inliner

  1. Insert a new inliner into the tank.

  2. Attach the new piercing unit. Before doing so, disinfect the connections of both the inliner and the piercing unit by spraying them with alcohol spray. This step is crucial as these components will come into direct contact with the beer.

  3. Secure the manhole cover back in place, but do not overtighten it, as excessive force could cause it to break.

  4. Finally, fill the tank with air to a pressure of approximately 1.5 bar.

Once these steps are complete, the tank is ready for filling.

Step 2: Filling the Tank

With the tank properly prepared, it is now ready to be filled with beer. In this scenario, we assume the beer is being delivered from a beer delivery truck, though the specific type of fill unit does not impact the steps taken at the tank.

Connecting the Beer Delivery Hose

  1. Before connecting the hose from the beer delivery truck, thoroughly disinfect all connections to maintain hygiene.

  2. Attach the hose securely to the piercing unit.

Filling the Tank

  1. Set the correct beer volume on the beer delivery truck.

  2. Open both the hose valve and the piercing unit to allow beer to flow into the tank.

  3. Depending on the type of beer delivery system, the filling process will either:

    • Stop automatically when the set volume is reached.

    • Require manual intervention to stop the flow.

Once the filling process is complete, the next step is securing and finalizing the tank for use.

Step 3: Finishing the Filling

Once the tank has been filled with the desired amount of beer, follow these steps to finalize the process:

Securing the Tank

  1. Close the valves on both the piercing unit and the fill hose to stop the beer flow.

  2. Disconnect the fill hose from the piercing unit.

Connecting to the Beer Divider (If Applicable)

  • If the tank is to be connected to a beer divider, do so now.

  • As always, disinfect all connections with alcohol spray before making the connection.

Protecting the Piercing Unit

  • If the tank is not yet being connected, fit it with a protective cap to keep the piercing unit clean and secure.

At this point, the tank is ready for use or storage until needed.

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