Kegerator lines

[Steve50]

Is it necessary to change the lines in my kegerator if I have cleaned them with Star San followed by rinsing them with water after each batch?
Thanks Steve

 

[jschein]

Clean with PBW, rinse with water a few times. Run Starsan through and don’t rinse after StarSan

 

[Steve50]

If I follow this do they have to be replaced at some point? Can they last a long time?

 

[sibelman]

No off flavors? No replacement needed.

EVAbarrier lines have become very popular (for beer and gas): inexpensive, durable, and low oxygen permeability.

 

[Steve50]

No off flavors? No replacement needed.

EVAbarrier lines have become very popular (for beer and gas): inexpensive, durable, and low oxygen permeability.

It’s the original lines 10 years. No off flavors. So I’m good I guess?
Thanks, Steve

 

[sibelman]

I’m good I guess?

Others may have different views about preventative replacement. Gotta say: ten years seems a long time. But my (EVAbarrier) lines are probably five years old and I'm not worried.

 

[odie]

If you keep the lines clean, there should be no reason to replace.

 

[HM-2]

The one exception to this might be Brett and bugs.

I've just relined my kegerator (4 years with only a very cursory clean before batches) and I only did so because I was getting just a hint of Brett in my right-hand tap having not used it for 3-4 days. For the cost of 20 minutes time and about five quid in beer line, I'll probably be doing it annually from now on.