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      Clean Line Functionality

      Draft beer lines and equipment need to be cleaned periodically to ensure a safe and high-quality product is served in your bar or restaurant.

      The frequency of line cleaning is determined by state/local agencies or management teams. Because the cleaning solution is run through the lines (and through the flowmeters) a functionality exists on SmartBar to deactivate the Yield metering/measuring function as it related to variances between POUR and SOLD Data.

      Because SmartOrders uses POUR value for certain calculations, using the Clean Line Functionality will also ensure accurate recommended orders, etc.

      To start, click the Clean Lines button, located toward the top of the home screen

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        • To start this feature, select Line Cleaning Delay - This is the time needed to complete the service

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        • Select the lines to be cleaned individually or Check All, then hit Start.

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        • When the line cleaning feature has been completed, either let the timer run out or come back to the Clean Lines function and click Stop button.

        Note: This function does not delete data. Remove Readings only hides from view and removes from yield calculations

        Users that do not utilize this function will see an unnecessary loss in inventory, inaccurate recommended orders/ordering, and incorrect SmartPar Value. 

        Beer loss should be factored into each cleaning.

        Calculating beer loss in ounces based on different beer line sizes involves understanding the internal volume of the lines. The most common beer line sizes are 3/16", 1/4", 5/16", and 3/8" inner diameters.

        With the cost of beer around $0.08 per ounce here are the approximate volumes for these sizes per foot, and the corresponding beer loss for each size:

        1. 3/16" Inner Diameter

          • Volume per Foot: ~2.35 ounces
          • Loss per 10 Feet: 23.5 ounces
          • Cost of Loss: 23.5 ounces * $0.08 = $1.88

        2. 1/4" Inner Diameter

          • Volume per Foot: ~3.33 ounces
          • Loss per 10 Feet: 33.3 ounces
          • Cost of Loss: 33.3 ounces * $0.08 = $2.66

        3. 5/16" Inner Diameter

          • Volume per Foot: ~5.22 ounces
          • Loss per 10 Feet: 52.2 ounces
          • Cost of Loss: 52.2 ounces * $0.08 = $4.18

        4. 3/8" Inner Diameter

          • Volume per Foot: ~7.52 ounces
          • Loss per 10 Feet: 75.2 ounces
          • Cost of Loss: 75.2 ounces * $0.08 = $6.02

        These calculations help understand the beer loss in a draft system and can assist in managing inventory and reducing waste.


        Additional Material:

        Click here to learn how to Remove Readings
        Understanding Variances
        Yield Tracker