5/16" Ball Lock Gas Disconnect

[devils4ever]

I'm trying to replace a gas disconnect on my keg system. The hose is 5/16" ID. I have a gas disconnect, but it seems loose. I did a quick search, but it seems all disconnects are 1/4" barb. Is there something I'm missing?

 

[FunkedOut]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Gas-38-Barb-Ball-Lock-Disconnect_p_6243.html

 

[devils4ever]

http://www.homebrewing.org/Gas-38-Barb-Ball-Lock-Disconnect_p_6243.html

Thanks for the link. The disconnect shows 3/8" yet it fits 5/16" ID tubing?

 

[FunkedOut]

Yes, it's a tight fit, but goes on easy enough once you dip the end of the line in hot water.
It's just like sliding 3/16" beer line over a 1/4" barb.

 

[alexavery]

you can use this http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/ball-lock-gas-disconnect-threaded/

with one of these to get a 5/16 barbed end for your gas tubing. http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/barbed-swivel-nut-5-16/

 

[IslandLizard]

I would use 1/4" or 3/16" ID, clear (beverage) lines for gas. Using those, it's easy to see if there was any beer backflow, which happens sometimes.

I prefer the (threaded) MFL fittings, easier to disassemble.

Check RiteBrew.com, their pricing is 2nd to none.

 

[devils4ever]

you can use this http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/ball-lock-gas-disconnect-threaded/

with one of these to get a 5/16 barbed end for your gas tubing. http://www.birdmanbrewing.com/barbed-swivel-nut-5-16/

Interesting. Why the extra fitting though? I guess they don't make it in 5/16" without it?