San_Diego_Matt
Well-Known Member
So I've got my converted keg, I've got a thermometer and a ball valve so I'm 95% ready to put this thing to use. I just need to get the drain tube part sorted out.
it's my understanding that I need a 1/2" compression fitting and a few inches of copper pipe to make this happen.
I'm clueless on what a comprssion fitting it or how they work. Can I just go to Lowes or Home Depot for the compression fitting? what section are they usually in? I don't think that if I told the sales assocaite "I need a compression fitting for the drain tube on my keggle I'd get much of a response.
Also, what size copper pipe to I need? 1/2" like on the compression fitting?
any help appreciated
Matt
PS: The guys I brew with have drain tubes that point down into the lowest part of the keg, but I recall seeing pictures of drain tubes that are bent along the inside of the keggle. Is drain tube the correct term to search for in trying to find pictures of these things?
it's my understanding that I need a 1/2" compression fitting and a few inches of copper pipe to make this happen.
I'm clueless on what a comprssion fitting it or how they work. Can I just go to Lowes or Home Depot for the compression fitting? what section are they usually in? I don't think that if I told the sales assocaite "I need a compression fitting for the drain tube on my keggle I'd get much of a response.
Also, what size copper pipe to I need? 1/2" like on the compression fitting?
any help appreciated
Matt
PS: The guys I brew with have drain tubes that point down into the lowest part of the keg, but I recall seeing pictures of drain tubes that are bent along the inside of the keggle. Is drain tube the correct term to search for in trying to find pictures of these things?