EdK
Well-Known Member
To start, before I move on to a double tap, I just wanted to split my Co2 line so I can serve and carb at the same time. THe Co2 canister is located on the outside and what I want to do is split the line AFTER it is in the kegerator, rather than drill the hole out larger for a second line.
My friend had these pieces laying around, so I thought I could save some money and use them -
I needed some hose barbs, line and gas ball lock. I just went to a restaurant supply place and bought this but they didn't have the barbs ($8 for 4 ft. of hose?) -
Now, at home, I have the larger red air tube and now I have this thinner tube (which is really a beer line) that fits the ball lock they sold me (which I sorta regret - should have just went to the LHBS).
So now, if I'm correct, I'll need 3 hose barbs - one of which needs to be the smaller size. I know it technically would screw right into my regulator, but like I said, i wanted to avoid drilling into the kegerator. I was going to cut that line and connect it to one of the splits.
So, if I'm understanding this correctly...
1) 1/4 Female End - 5/16 Hose Barb > Into Y splitter (red air line)
2) 1/4 Female End - 5/16 Hose Barb > Out of Y splitter (red air line)
3) 1/4 Female End - 3/16 Hose Barb > Out of Y splitter (clear hose)
Now the specs for those shut off valves say they are 1/4 both ends - but they look different to me. What's the difference between MPT and MFL (i know what they stand for, but not the specifics)?
My friend had these pieces laying around, so I thought I could save some money and use them -
I needed some hose barbs, line and gas ball lock. I just went to a restaurant supply place and bought this but they didn't have the barbs ($8 for 4 ft. of hose?) -
Now, at home, I have the larger red air tube and now I have this thinner tube (which is really a beer line) that fits the ball lock they sold me (which I sorta regret - should have just went to the LHBS).
So now, if I'm correct, I'll need 3 hose barbs - one of which needs to be the smaller size. I know it technically would screw right into my regulator, but like I said, i wanted to avoid drilling into the kegerator. I was going to cut that line and connect it to one of the splits.
So, if I'm understanding this correctly...
1) 1/4 Female End - 5/16 Hose Barb > Into Y splitter (red air line)
2) 1/4 Female End - 5/16 Hose Barb > Out of Y splitter (red air line)
3) 1/4 Female End - 3/16 Hose Barb > Out of Y splitter (clear hose)
Now the specs for those shut off valves say they are 1/4 both ends - but they look different to me. What's the difference between MPT and MFL (i know what they stand for, but not the specifics)?