Changing Draft Beer Lines?

[Yesfan]

Thanks for the pictures! That looks like a good solution!

Here are my new towers, which very well may be returned…the jury is still out.
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I think we need to see more pics of that bar..........

 

[beren]

Thanks for the pictures! That looks like a good solution!

Here are my new towers, which very well may be returned…the jury is still out.

Very pretty. No cognac or calvados though! Triple towers are great, just need good lines

 

[Deadalus]

I think we need to see more pics of that bar..........

Yeah what's on the top shelf! I can see the Jamesons and Glenfiddich...

 

[MR BEER]

On the subject of tap lines, I have a different question. I made a Kegerator out of a side by side refrigerator/ freezer. I can get 1 quarter and 1 sixtel in the former freezer side and 1 half or 2 quarters in the refrigerator side. Needless to say there is not much room in the freezer side for all the gas and beer lines. They have to be long enough to tap the kegs outside the fridge. Putting all the lines back in and NOT KINKING the lines is a major problem. Is there a good line to use that is flexible when cold, and won't kink? Also, where can I purchase it? I need this for both beer and co2.

 

[Climb]

@MR BEER - I use EVA Barrier tubing, for both beer and gas, in the freezer section of my side-by-side kegerator(freezer side)/fermentation chamber (refrigerator side). Add a shelf in the freezer side and you can fit more kegs. I keep the CO2 tank outside and run the gas tubing into the freezer side, through the hole that was originally used for water to the ice maker, to a dual secondary regulator. I would recommend getting EVA Barrier tubing from www.brewhardware.com. Bobby M will do you right.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

Yeah what's on the top shelf! I can see the Jamesons and Glenfiddich...

After a few days, it seems that the new beer lines are “breaking in”, with no noticeable off flavors.

 

[Broken Crow]

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After a few days, it seems that the new beer lines are “breaking in”, with no noticeable off flavors.

Nice selection!
This may or may not matter, everyone has their own; Just because you can no longer taste doesn't mean it's still free of the pthalates and such, and since it's replacing an 'aged' version with essentially the same thing, you can bet the issue will come back in future. Just a suggestion; Take the breathing-room you have and spend some time reading up on here about beer line replacements, and slowly plan for the next replacement, asking questions when you can't otherwise find answers or they lack clarity. I stand by my statement that your beautiful bar deserves EVABarrier!
Keep us posted.

 

[Oleson M.D.]

Yes, I have a couple other towers that I will experiment with, and install the EVA Barrier lines!
Thanks to everyone for all of the help!

Note that I have Russian Vodka that is no longer available in this country.

 

[Broken Crow]

Yes, I have a couple other towers that I will experiment with, and install the EVA Barrier lines!
Thanks to everyone for all of the help!

Note that I have Russian Vodka that is no longer available in this country.

I did notice. ....Edina and my GF would be envious.. I always gravitated to Moskovskaya...also no longer available here.

 

[MR BEER]

On the subject of tap lines, I have a different question. I made a Kegerator out of a side by side refrigerator/ freezer. I can get 1 quarter and 1 sixtel in the former freezer side and 1 half or 2 quarters in the refrigerator side. Needless to say there is not much room in the freezer side for all the gas and beer lines. They have to be long enough to tap the kegs outside the fridge. Putting all the lines back in and NOT KINKING the lines is a major problem. Is there a good line to use that is flexible when cold, and won't kink? Also, where can I purchase it? I need this for both beer and co2.

Is it flexible when cold without kinks?

 

[MR BEER]

@MR BEER - I use EVA Barrier tubing, for both beer and gas, in the freezer section of my side-by-side kegerator(freezer side)/fermentation chamber (refrigerator side). Add a shelf in the freezer side and you can fit more kegs. I keep the CO2 tank outside and run the gas tubing into the freezer side, through the hole that was originally used for water to the ice maker, to a dual secondary regulator. I would recommend getting EVA Barrier tubing from www.brewhardware.com. Bobby M will do you right.

It the EVA flexible when cold without kinking?

 

[beren]

It the EVA flexible when cold without kinking?

It gets stiff but hasn't kinked on me

 

[day_trippr]

I use EVABarrier extensively for beer, gas and water in my keezer which is set for 35°F +/- 1°. The lines don't get that stiff - definitely not such that you'd think there could be a problem. I have them coiled inside or above the handles of my kegs and when I swap a keg I literally give zero thought to the lines...

Cheers!