Gas hose disconnects

kmudrick · 07-16-2009, 12:10 PM

I wanted to put a quick disconnect mid-line from my regulator to my manifold for easy disconnect and movement of my co2 tank (currently outside of my keezer, snaked through a hole in my collar.) Pulling the tubing off of the manifold barb gets annoyingly taxing after the 2nd time doing it.

I bought gas quick disconnects from northernbrewer (Polysulfone Female Gas Disconnect 1/4 Barb) - but these guys are 1/4" barbs and way too small for my gas tubing (Gas Hose, Red, 5/16 ID, 9/16 OD, Per Foot) which appears to be 5/16".

Any ideas on where I could get something similar to what NB sells but properly sized? I tried searching mcmaster-carr but quickly got overwhelmed with all of the options.

**Homercidal** · 07-16-2009, 12:19 PM

What? Hard to find stuff at McMaster-Carr??

LOL! I'm going through the same thing. If I find something I'll send a link.

**Bobby_M** · 07-16-2009, 12:41 PM

I just use compressor air hose quick disconnects from Lowes. So far no leaks.

camiller · 07-16-2009, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bobby_M

I just use compressor air hose quick disconnects from Lowes. So far no leaks.

+1 (mines from Harbor freight, - Harbor Freight Tools - Quality Tools at the Lowest Prices)

kmudrick · 07-17-2009, 04:24 PM

Great, I'll look locally for plain air compressor disconnects. I guess there really is no need for the fancy poppet valve, since most likely any time I have it disconnected, I will also have the regulator turned off.

Arkador · 07-17-2009, 04:35 PM

mine is a paintball remote line....

kmudrick · 07-23-2009, 11:44 PM

Picked up the goods at Lowes last night. Around $10. Good deal. Fits nicely - hopefully it does not leak