I put a metal gas shut-off valve into my beer line that enables me to stop the beer flow. I did this to prevent the beer from spilling on the floor if the tap handle accidently got pulled by my kids or pets.
The valve works great. The beer doesn't pour out if the valve is closed. And it has not caused any foaming problems.
However, I am worried that the metal is not food grade and that it may leach metals into the beer.
Does anyone know if the metal gas shut-off valves are safe to use in beer lines? Anyone else try this and survive?
Beer Gas Regulator Shutoff
The valve I have is 1/4" barbed on both ends. I couldn't find the exact picture.
The valve works great. The beer doesn't pour out if the valve is closed. And it has not caused any foaming problems.
However, I am worried that the metal is not food grade and that it may leach metals into the beer.
Does anyone know if the metal gas shut-off valves are safe to use in beer lines? Anyone else try this and survive?
Beer Gas Regulator Shutoff
The valve I have is 1/4" barbed on both ends. I couldn't find the exact picture.