A better way to hook up a Beer Gun

[rpryor]

I noticed the same thing you did. Here are the parts I purchased...

Quick Disconnect - Gas - MFL end (QD-G-MFL - 07C07115ih) $4.75
Nylon Flare Fitting Washers (Nylon Flare Washers) Flare Fitting Washers 04E04291ih $0.96
Flare Male Swivel Nut Branch "T" (Flare Branch T) SS MFL x MFL x Swivel SSBrnchT - 04C03261ih $6.99
Adapter - Cornelius Keg Posts 1/4"FFL x 19/32"-18 (Plug Adaptor - 04C03317ih) $8.49
Cornelius & AEB - Spartan - Super Champion. Gas IN (TankPlug-CorneliusGAS-15C07115ih) $9.15

 

[fumanchu282]

Here's what I did -- couldn't find the MFL splitter easily so I just got a stainless tee instead. I also got AiH's accessory kit #1 for the gas connection and spliced the tee into that.

Here's my cart from homebrewing.org. You only need one of the gas posts, I got a second one to replace one that was acting up on one of my kegs.

 

[DoubleEh]

If you're not in a hurry, I'm thinking you could save a few bucks by going with one of the stainless carbonation caps from China that have a ball lock post on one end and a barb on the other. One of those could replace the post, plug adapter, and barb.

 

[Wolfbayne]

Very nice build!

 

[ScrewyBrewer]

Very nice build, especially the idea to thread the connector into the top of the gas post! It looks like a high quality solution. I ended up doing something a bit differently but it has proven to be a worthwhile change.

 

[Rebel_B]

Here's what I did -- couldn't find the MFL splitter easily so I just got a stainless tee instead. I also got AiH's accessory kit #1 for the gas connection and spliced the tee into that.

Mrs Claus gifted me with a Beer gun & accessory kit for Christmas. I did this modification to the gas line as well, bottled some up; works great! Happy Holidays!
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[Raven1469]

I noticed the same thing you did. Here are the parts I purchased...

Quick Disconnect - Gas - MFL end (QD-G-MFL - 07C07115ih) $4.75
Nylon Flare Fitting Washers (Nylon Flare Washers) Flare Fitting Washers 04E04291ih $0.96
Flare Male Swivel Nut Branch "T" (Flare Branch T) SS MFL x MFL x Swivel SSBrnchT - 04C03261ih $6.99
Adapter - Cornelius Keg Posts 1/4"FFL x 19/32"-18 (Plug Adaptor - 04C03317ih) $8.49
Cornelius & AEB - Spartan - Super Champion. Gas IN (TankPlug-CorneliusGAS-15C07115ih) $9.15

I know I'm reviving an old thread but this exact parts list is what you need. All links are still good!

 

[k1ngl1ves]

I just use a separate 5# tank with a crappy regulator. For the beer line, I use this crafty tip on my Intertap flow control faucet. Works great, and I don't need a long line to control foam!

 

[helterscelter]

I just use a separate 5# tank with a crappy regulator. For the beer line, I use this crafty tip on my Intertap flow control faucet. Works great, and I don't need a long line to control foam!

That is terribly slick. What kind of adaptor did you need to hook up the ball lock fitting?

 

[k1ngl1ves]

That is terribly slick. What kind of adaptor did you need to hook up the ball lock fitting?

Intertap sells different tips for their taps. They are threaded.

 

[Sippingainteasy]

Has anyone done this with pin lock fittings I can't seem to find the keg post

 

[ctoepfer]

Nice job itsgus! We're going to assemble a few of these and have them available in the shop (Pacific Brewing Supplies in San Dimas, CA). Looks like retail on the whole assembly will be about $35.