Barbed Fitting Cover/Plug?

[3 Dawg Night]

Has anyone found a good solution for protecting barbed fittings from insects/spiders during storage? I guess I can flush anything out during pre-brew cleaning, but I'd like to avoid creepy-crawlies making a home in there, if possible. I was thinking of some sort of cover or plug, but a quick Amazon search came up empty.

 

[Shermwormbrew]

I wonder it tap covers would work.

https://www.morebeer.com/products/beer-tap-faucet-cover-cap.html

 

[3 Dawg Night]

I wonder it tap covers would work.

https://www.morebeer.com/products/beer-tap-faucet-cover-cap.html

Maybe! Any idea what the inner diameter of the cover is (or, the outer diameter of a standard tap faucet)?

 

[MMP126]

Wrap with electrical tape?

 

[MMP126]

https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-plugs/round-caps-9/
These may also work. Just need to measure your hose, and buy the appropriate size.

There are also a ton of other options on McMaster Carr. I just searched "Plastic Plug"

 

[3 Dawg Night]

https://www.mcmaster.com/plastic-plugs/round-caps-9/
These may also work. Just need to measure your hose, and buy the appropriate size.

There are also a ton of other options on McMaster Carr. I just searched "Plastic Plug"

I think that's exactly what I need! I found and ordered some on Amazon. Thanks!

 

[wsmith1625]

I know I'm showing up late to the conversation and a solution has already been found, but buying hose barb covers is not the route everyone will want to take. A simple solution is to use a short piece of tubing and slide it right onto the barb. The open end of the tube can be sealed off with anything; tape, caulk, or pinch and melt it.

 

[Deadalus]

Saran wrap.

 

[day_trippr]

000 rubber bung stuffed straight in?