Co2 Tubing & Fitting Questions

[Theheadsn]

I recently ordered a Keg Kit from Bridman Brewing, and they were great enough to prehook up almost everything I needed. But the problem is I planned on having my Co2 tank outside of my keezer, which is not going to be a problem because of those crimp clamps they used. I was curious if there was an alternative tubing I could buy from Lowes or Home Depot? Sadly there are NO beer brewing stores locally, and ordering online gets killed by the shipping costs; that and I need to get this dang thing finished.

The tubing I received was Bevlex 204 by Kuriyama PVC Tubing.

My other question is if down the line I wanted to install a gas splitter, would I be able to buy the fittings from either home depot or lowes? My plumbing supply place MAY carry them, I'm just not sure exactly what they are. All I know is its a 5/16 ID Barbed on the one side, not sure what size the threaded part is, 3/8 maybe? Thanks in advance for your help guys

 

[Bartp]

Yea, the braided PVC 1/4" hose will work fine. It's 1/16" smaller but you can get it on the barb with little bit extra elbow grease.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Watts-1-...-10-ft-Vinyl-Braided-Tubing-SBVIE10/100115367

as far as splitter, you can use a 1/4" tee to split the line in two. However I highly recommend going with a check valve manifold. It will prevent accidental beer transfer between kegs or beer in C02 lines.