CO2 tank plumbing

[barrooze]

Space in my keezer is limited. I currently have my regular attached directly to my 10# CO2 tank but the regulator encroaches into space that could be used by a keg. Is it possible to use some plumbing or flexible tubing so I don't have to mount the reg directly to the tank? If so, what fittings do I need? What material would be best? Ideally I'd like to mount the regulator onto my collar above the tank and then mount a manifold next to that to keep all my plumbing out of the way of the kegs.

Thanks in advance!

 

[Jbear]

I think your challenge would be to find an airline that can withstand the high pressure side between the tank and regulator is about ~2000psi.

You are probably better off making a hole in the side of the keezer and having the tank/regulator outside and the low pressure line coming in. With a little careful probing you'll be able to find a spot to go through the wall without hitting any coils or anything.

 

[barrooze]

Since I have a collar, I'm not concerned with hitting coils or anything like that. The issue is that outside my keezer, I don't have any space to put the tank.

Can I not use pipe similar to what's on the regulator?

 

[Bossbrew]

I think that jbear has a good point. I have mine set up with the tank/regulator outside. I then drilled a hole in the collar just big enough to squeeze the tubing through, and put the manifold inside. Simple and works well.

Dave

Maybe you can just use a long piece of tubing from the regulator to the collar?

 

[barrooze]

My issue is that the only place I'd be able to put the tank is right in front of the keezer and I just really wanted to avoid putting it in the open...

 

[digitalhifi]

This http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/regulators-pid-842WM6.html

 

[Marlowefire]

Good god that's expensive

 

[barrooze]

That is quite pricey (though that does include a reg) but if I could get that hose in a 2ft section, that'd be perfect! The hunt is on! Thanks!

 

[jonp9576]

If you don't mount the regulator directly to the tank, that's the hose you need. It has to be rated for high pressure. My company gets them ordered to any length we need for all of our gas manifolds. They are roughly $25 a foot.

You can't use regular hoses or copper on the high pressure side. It will blow everything apart and hurt if not kill you.

 

[mmurray]

Go to a local tractor supply and have them make you a 5000psi hydraulic hose! you can chose the fittings for either end and the length of hose. They'll crimp the ends on and you are done!

Same principle as the link above but much cheaper. The fittings are the expensive part @ around $10 each... After tax I had a 3' hose made for just under $25.

 

[jlachesk]

Go to a local tractor supply and have them make you a 5000psi hydraulic hose! you can chose the fittings for either end and the length of hose. They'll crimp the ends on and you are done!

Same principle as the link above but much cheaper. The fittings are the expensive part @ around $10 each... After tax I had a 3' hose made for just under $25.

Probably a better option than trying to track down the right pieces on McMaster, huh?

 

[mmurray]

http://www.micromatic.com/draft-keg-beer/regulators-parts-pid-8406.html

here is the hose from the above link by it's self! Still $70 is too much!

 

[mmurray]

Probably a better option than trying to track down the right pieces on McMaster, huh?

I just looked and while they have the hose and some fittings, they have a limited selection on the sizes and unless you have the equipment to properly crimp the ends on the hose, I wouldn't trust it.

At a tractor supply you can take your regualtor with you... remove the stem and check the size and direction (left hand vs. right hand) of your threads.

 

[barrooze]

Tractor store definitely sounds preferable and luckily I've got one nearby. After hearing the price of a quality hose and hearing I may create a pipe bomb if I don't go that route, I may see if I can rearrange the garage area to be able to house the tank and regulator. I'll let you guys know what I end up doing.

Thanks again for all the help and suggestions!

 

[barrooze]

Just as a much-delayed update, I ended up re-arranging the crap in my garage so I could fit the tank outside of my keezer. I run gas line (regular low-pressure) from the regulator, through the wall of my keezer collar, to manifolds inside the keezer. I do appreciate all the assistance in helping me figure out what to do.

Thanks!

 

[audger]

i know you found a soloution, but ill mention for future reference...

you can buy a paintball tank remote line on ebay for about $20. they have either 1/8" or 1/4" regular fittings on the end. then you just buy the correct adapters for each end and you are in business. a hydraulic hose is also a good idea if you have a tractor supply place around.

 

[lylo]

You can get a bulkhead adaptor from your LHBS.Here is a pic of mine.