Line size question

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So, I have a new dual body regulator coming tomorrow since my old regulator was giving me fits. I just realized the new one has 5/16" barbs, but I don't have enough 1/4" ID hose for both valves. I plan to use one side for serving, and the other to carbonate the beer "on deck." will it hurt anything to carb the on deck beer using some extra 3/16" line I have? Will 3/16" line even fit a 5/16" barb if soaked it hot water first? I've never tried. Thanks in advance for anyone's input! Cheers!

 

[day_trippr]

Unless you get ridiculously skinny tubing, diameter doesn't matter for CO2 - at least the way we're using it.

I don't know if you can get 3/16" ID over a 5/16" barb but I'd give it a try. I use 3/16" ID gas tubing over 1/4" barbs - which needed a hot air gun to work but the result is a gas-tight seal making the clamps simple insurance...

Cheers!

 

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Day_trippr,you always come thru in a pinch. Thanks!

 

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One more questuon: why is the norm to use 1/4" for gas and 3/16" for beer? Wouldn't it be easier to use 3/16" all around?

 

[day_trippr]

I honestly don't know the answer to that one, but you're right that it seems to be more of a standard than not...

Cheers!