Getting the parts list together. I didn't have all the numbers so have to go back to get all the costs. but over all it was a heavy sch80 tee threaded 1/2 fip and 2x 1/2 fip to 3/8 compression fittings. 1 30 inch pex water tube <the long gray tube from a toilet wall valve to tank,<the 30 was like 50cents cheaper then the 20 inch > The cap is the heavy tap a draft cap. The thru cap connections is from the ELECTRICAL conduit isle <this is the part that cost 29 cents and made the heavy plastic set up fit perfectly in the center of the top leaving JUST enough space to slide it into the neck and the bottle to get to the gasket in the cap>, its a 1/2 slip to 1/2 thread <but its straight thread , so GLUE for abd+pvc+cpvc is needed i use a red can not the black[black is for pvc/cpvc only].. for it , a large rubber washer thin that is cut to fit just over the threads that come thru it cap and outer side is trimmed to match the 1/2 tee overall size.. i use Teflon pipe dope vice tape as it has always provided better seal and release if ever needed , a small tube will last for years .. they hardest parts to get are the AC shraider valve and the valve pin pusher attachment. <get extra small o rings for it mine came with 2, other gas hookups are possible.
The hose will be 3/8 ID not OD and that goes to the cobra or you can use a thru door tap. I use pliers ring clamps not screw clamps as i have had many problems over the years with the dang things, one being bunching. the pliers ring clamps are a bit harder to find but work very well as they have a large clamp area and apply pressure 360. I also, for perm connections , heat the tubing for a bit in very hot +180F water then slip it on the fitting. clamp and let cool, it tends to form to the part better
also for the liquid out you can use a 3/8 od copper tube. and silver solder on a 3/8 barb on the end for tubing. its very adaptable to any configuration. that's what it was made to do is give you a standard base to let all the needs hopefully be adapted to easily.
Also for cutting the washer and top , i was looking at a couple of pieces of copper tubing heated so melt perfect holes vice drilling. other then stink and a good scrubbing. any thoughts over drilling the cap? Don't use a cheap paddle bit use one with ears for MUCH better cut in the cap ..
Need to check out a beer facet washer and maybe find a good supplyer for washer so i can build a few of these for my bottles , maybe put on a quick disconect from the liquid out to tap so it can be washed and connected back up very easly.. thats the idea for a tap right??
and thanks guys .. ill get more up this weekend if possible.
