For all the guys with long hoses

[StunnedMonkey]

Yep same exact one, they are for 5/16 ID co2 line. You can probably replace them but those things are threaded on tight.

I received it on Friday, and was bummed. That thing is MUCH larger than I though it'd be and sticks out too far for use in my keezer. There's just isn't enough room.

Hope they accept returns, or I just made a $185 boo boo.

ok here's a question. Are everyones 10' lines 3/16 or 1/4 ?
My ball lock quick disconnects came threaded. The only way to a few the beer line to of is to use a 1/4 line because of the size of the threads. That being said should I run 6" of 1/4 line then splice it with 9' of 3/16 line? Or any suggestions?

Unless you're running really long lines, I think you'll be happier with 3/16". I'd not bother splicing different sized tubing together. If it was me I'd just bite the bullet up front and acquire some new ball locks with 3/16 in threads and be done with it.

 

[Chriso]

I'm running 6' 3/16" hoses. They work fine for my 2-tap kegerator. But I have the faucets mounted 2' -above- the top of the keg, so it might be a vertical climb thing. *shrug*

My MFL's for my ball locks are 1/4". +1 to softening in a tea cup of hot water, then jamming the hose on there. They stretch just fine, even the thick stuff.

 

[natelatte]

The threads should have a swivel nut and 1/4" barb, right? What I do (and I think most others do) is warm the end of the 3/16" tube and force it over the 1/4" barb.

-Joe

thanks.. wasn't sure if that would work, (it seems awfully small) but i figured that with homebrewing as popular as it is, and no 3/16" barbs on these that there was a simple fix somewhere.

 

[natelatte]

If having a foam problem, but I don't want to compromise the recommended vols of co2 per style, is it possible to simply get super long hoses? Other than pour speed, is there any downfall to having hoses too long? I'm pretty sure my faucet and spout are the culprits, but I'm thinking of simply getting a long hose (20ft) to put on for when i serve the wheat beers. My normal 12ft hoses pour everything else fine, as the pressure is much lower.

 

[madewithchicken]

I am trying to run a 3 tap coldplate inside my mini-fridge. I am going to submerge it in water inside the fridge. I plan to coil the hose up inside the fridge. The majority of the hose will be before the coldplate. My mini-fridge get to about 42 degrees. Of course the keg is on the outside of the fridge at about 70 degrees.

Does anyone have any idea how much hose to use?
I have heard of people "going to do this." But does anyone have a working coldplate in a mini-fridge?