I've got a Firestone Challenger VI keg that I bought replacement gas in dip tubes for at a local homebrew store. I assumed all dip tubes were created equal. I've since learned that my kegs gas in hole isn't large enough to accomodate the new stainless steel gas dip tube I bought.
I understand the part is no longer manufactured except by Foxx Equipment. Are they even necessary? I've tightened everything down without the dip tube and it seems to be sealing well. I've read of folks cutting them down so they're just 1/2 to 1/4 of an inch long so the narrow opening isn't an issue. I've also read of some folks using a drill bit to widen the hold to fit the stainless dip tube in. What are other folks w/ this type of keg doing? I saw they had more of the red plastic dip tubes for sale but it looked used and as battered as the one i was replacing.
I understand the part is no longer manufactured except by Foxx Equipment. Are they even necessary? I've tightened everything down without the dip tube and it seems to be sealing well. I've read of folks cutting them down so they're just 1/2 to 1/4 of an inch long so the narrow opening isn't an issue. I've also read of some folks using a drill bit to widen the hold to fit the stainless dip tube in. What are other folks w/ this type of keg doing? I saw they had more of the red plastic dip tubes for sale but it looked used and as battered as the one i was replacing.