Gas lines question

[shawtd]

Hey all,

I inherited a keezer. It sat unplugged for over a year. I’ll be resurrecting it this weekend. I feel like I’ve got a good handle on most things except the gas lines.

Gas lines sat with disconnects on one end, hooked to a distributor on the other. Should I clean them? Replace them? What do you all think?

 

[mongoose33]

Unless they have mold or mildew growing on them, and the rest of it looks fine, I'd just run it. If it makes you feel better, clean it, but I probably would just go with it.

 

[WFox93]

I'd probably replace them. Just the lines. While the lines are off give everything once over to make sure its not visibly soiled. if so, wipe everything with a warm damp cloth. I've never fretted too much over my gas lines. Granted I could be wrong as I've only been kegging since February.

Edited to add: Replacing the lines would only be a precaution for peace of mind. Old lines and dry rot easily or just deteriorate over time making them likely to burst with pressure. Probably not likely but there is a chance of it. And besides gas lines are cheap enough.

 

[shawtd]

Hey all,

I inherited a keezer. It sat unplugged for over a year. I’ll be resurrecting it this weekend. I feel like I’ve got a good handle on most things except the gas lines.

Gas lines sat with disconnects on one end, hooked to a distributor on the other. Should I clean them? Replace them? What do you all think?

Well, I got one answer each way. At this point, I’m going with clean them and reinstall. It’s a reasonable effort.