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Any tips for inserting barb nuts into 3/16" tubing?? Any tips for inserting barb nuts into 3/16" tubing??



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Old 07-15-2007, 12:48 AM   #1
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Default Any tips for inserting barb nuts into 3/16" tubing??
I can't get these friggin things into the tubing. Ordered the barb nuts from Northern brewer and it said they should fit either 3/16 or 1/4" tubing, but the damn things won't go in!


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Old 07-15-2007, 12:55 AM   #2
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Keg lube.

Do not use any petroleum based lubes.

In a pinch, vegetable oil. I'm not sure if heating the tubing in hot water will help.
This is all conjecture on my part at this point. YMMV.
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Boil some water and place the end in it for a minute and it'll slide right on.

If your tap water is really hot that'll work also.
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Got 'em on. Thanks for the tips fellas.


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