Best vendor to order beer line

[legaleagle]

I need to order 15 feet of 3/16 beer line. Where are you guys finding decent online prices/shipping? Not looking for the deal of a lifetime here, but also don't want to get fleeced. I haven't bought any in a few years so I am not sure what a good deal is these days.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Depends on "what" beer line you are looking for. Beer line comes in "flavors" and colors. Lined, braid re-inforced, etc.....

 

[legaleagle]

just regular clear line for my taps.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Honestly, you best bet is to see if you can locate a specialty hose supply or beverage supply. They should have access to beer line and won't charge shipping costs.

I am of the camp that if you can swing it, buy 50 foot even if you only need 20. Then you'll have extra on hand incase you get a really foul line or need to change the length for a pesky set-up.

 

[wildwest450]

Quality wise i'd go with micromatic, all their stuff is top notch.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

Quality wise i'd go with micromatic, all their stuff is top notch.

Can get the same lines from Foxx Equipment for less. Just saying.

 

[wildwest450]

Can get the same lines from Foxx Equipment for less. Just saying.

I'm not shopping anyplace that has those stupid pdf catalogs, instead of a proper web site.

 

[BSBrewer]

Good breakdown of different types of line depending what you're looking for here - https://www.homebrewtalk.com/f35/beer-line-tests-solution-plastic-taste-60380/ - the Home Depot poly stacks up pretty well.

I personally ordered from McMaster-Carr and got 1/4"ID poly with 1/16" walls FDA approved for bev - my main reason for going with them was I was able to order different colored lines so I didn't need to label them. Think it was about $.35 per foot and got them the next business day for about $5 in shipping.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

I'm not shopping anyplace that has those stupid pdf catalogs, instead of a proper web site.

Ha. I feel ya. I prefer the paper catalog. would be nice tho to have a log-in section for online ordering with current pricing.

 

[BrewNinja1]

Quality wise i'd go with micromatic, all their stuff is top notch.

Can get the same lines from Foxx Equipment for less. Just saying.

You can also get the same stuff from USPlastics. Thats where I got mine.
http://www.usplastic.com/catalog/item.aspx?itemid=41622&catid=736&clickid=searchresults

25ft minimum though.

 

[legaleagle]

Thanks guys. After a little looking, I am going with the Tygon B-44-4x from USPlastics to eliminate the plastic and vinyl leach/taste possibility. A little bit more expensive, but eliminates the leach/taste variable that others have commented on.