External CO2 Bulkhead Question For Keezer

cheesemoney said:

I think I need to run a bulkhead through my Keezer collar in order to get gas from the externally mounted primary regulator/co2 tank into the interior. I have a dual hinged keezer and need to get co2 through the collar. The collar is 1x8 pine which puts its actual thickness at .75" (pretty thin). I am planning on putting 1.5" foam insulation inside it.

I believe a 4" MFL Bulkhead may be too thick (especially if a swivel flare is added). Anyone run something like the following 2 7/8" bulkhead through the collar + insulation?

I have 5/16 ID Gas line so I would could put a 5/16 swivel nut on both sides and then run a gas line to the manifold on the interior and maybe a quick disconnect on the primary so that I could quickly remove the co2 tank + regulator yet keep the system closed.

So I could put female barb swivel nuts on each side like this?

I guess I'm just trying to avoid having gas line enter the keezer and then stick way out? Is there an easy way to put a shank or bulkhead through the collar (which may move as it is a dual hinge build) and then have a right angle connection into the manifold?

Can anyone recommend any specific parts? I've been through a million threads and I guess I just need specifics.

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Maybe my way gives you an idea.
I used a standard beer shank. The shortest shank I have seen is 2" long.

Cheers,
ClaudiusB

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Bought all my hardware from HD. 3" brass nipples, 3/8" barbs, and stainless washers. Have high and low pressure CO2 and Nitro plumbed through. Works great for me and was pretty simple to set up. I also used a 1x8 collar and 1" rigid foam. Hope that helps!

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cheesemoney said:

Your build is one of the posts that I've been studying. It looks like you have some cool push connects and I love the quick disconnects. That said, I don't have an extra beer shank to spare. Is your gas tubing 5/16 ID by any chance (it looks thinner)? I would like to do something similar with a quick disconnect attached to the regulator. Are you happy with your quick disconnect or do you wish you had gone with metal?

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cheesemoney said:

Ok, so if I run to home depot I would need?

Watts 3/8 in. x 3 in. Lead-Free Brass Pipe Nipple

Any way you could link the other parts from the Home Depot website? Is that a 90 degree female elbow attached to the nipple? Do you have 5/16 ID Tubing?

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freshouj said:

Nipple
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-3-8-in-x-3-in-Lead-Free-Brass-Pipe-Nipple-LF-A789/202254940
Barb
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-3-8-in-x-3-8-in-Brass-Barb-x-FIP-Adapter-LF-A298/202254882
Elbow
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-3-8-in-Brass-90-Degree-MPT-x-FPT-Elbow-LF-A782/202254934

Hose - Yes, just the standard 5/16 ID gas hose from KegConnection (as well as the manifolds w/ barbs. You'll also need to pick up a baggy of SS hose clamps too (pretty sure this is the correct link below)...some thread tape and washers too!
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-7-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Clamp-10-Pack-670655E/202262868

Hope this helps. Remember that you have double of everything too, for the inside/outside of the collar. Any other Q's please let me know...more than happy to help!

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