Keg kit missing pieces??

[Ludesbrews]

All,

I got a keg kit recently that came with everything needed to start.

That said, when I threw it together, it seemed as though I was missing a barbed swivel to put on the quick disconnect for the out line, so I bought one. Works fine.

Also, the kit came with 2 lines- one 5/16” for the gas, and another 3/16” for the beer.

I was CERTAIN that the 3/16” for the beer was a mistake, as it can’t fit neither the barbed swivel nor the picnic faucet.

Am I going crazy? Is it possible to use the 3/16” for the beer line??? If so, how?? It seems impossible!

Thanks

 

[zipfly]

Sounds like you're missing a 5/16" to 3/16" adaptor to fit into the ball lock disconnect

 

[BrewerBrad82]

Heat a coffee mug of water in the microwave to near boiling. Soak the ends of the tubing in the hot water to soften it up and then push it over the barbs.

 

[bracconiere]

i use 1/4" for the beer line...fits my picnic taps perfect...and the QD's

 

[camonick]

I use the same method as @BrewerBrad82 to install my 3/16 beer hose on all barbed fittings. When it cools, you really don't need hose clamps but can use them for insurance. How long is your 3/16 beer tubing? I'll bet it isn't nearly long enough and we'll be seeing a post from you soon about foamy pours. Depending on your desired serving/carbonation pressure, you will need a minimum of 1 foot/ psi of pressure... even longer is better in my opinion. I live in Colorado and because of the elevation, to achieve good carb levels in my beer, I carbonate and serve at 14 psi. My 3/16 lines are about 16-18' long.

 

[bracconiere]

I use the same method as @BrewerBrad82 to install my 3/16 beer hose on all barbed fittings. When it cools, you really don't need hose clamps but can use them for insurance. How long is your 3/16 beer tubing? I'll bet it isn't nearly long enough and we'll be seeing a post from you soon about foamy pours. Depending on your desired serving/carbonation pressure, you will need a minimum of 1 foot/ psi of pressure... even longer is better in my opinion. I live in Colorado and because of the elevation, to achieve good carb levels in my beer, I carbonate and serve at 14 psi. My 3/16 lines are about 16-18' long.

damn here at 4500ft, i might have to upgrade/downgrade(whatever) my 1/4" line...thanks for the tip!

 

[kh54s10]

With the picnic taps that came with my kit. No swivel, I believe they were 3/16th inch. They were already assembled and only about 3 ft long. No problems - no foaming. When I went to faucets I went with, I believe 1/4 inch and 10 ft. They also do not foam. Near sea level.

 

[camonick]

damn here at 4500ft, i might have to upgrade/downgrade(whatever) my 1/4" line...thanks for the tip!

I'm on the eastern plains (no mountains) and coincidentally I'm sitting at 4450 feet at my house. I have 2 standard Intertap faucets that have the 18' lines and one regular "bar" faucet that has the 16' line. The Intertaps seem to have a little less restriction than the other faucet. I struggled for a long time with foamy pours until I put a long line on one faucet to test it. It was amazing how much difference it made. My hoses are all 3/16" Bevlex 200.

 

[camonick]

With the picnic taps that came with my kit. No swivel, I believe they were 3/16th inch. They were already assembled and only about 3 ft long. No problems - no foaming. When I went to faucets I went with, I believe 1/4 inch and 10 ft. They also do not foam. Near sea level.

What pressure do you carb/serve at?

 

[kh54s10]

What pressure do you carb/serve at?

Burst carb at 30 psi and serve at 9 to 11 psi.

 

[bracconiere]

I struggled for a long time with foamy pours until I put a long line on one faucet to test it. It was amazing how much difference it made. My hoses are all 3/16" Bevlex 200.

i moved here from 1500ft, and haven't even thought of my line and restriction.....just started carbing and serving at 8 psi now.....lol

 

[william_shakes_beer]

I use 3/16 beer line on 1/4 hose barbs. As stated above, boil a cup of water in the microwave, dip the hose into it and force it on. It seals quite nicely and, although I put on aviator clamps I probably could go naked if I wished. Only down side is when its time to remove, you need to cut it off.