Old_mil_guy
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I'm ordering Orings from Mcmaster carr. The gas line seems expensive. Is there better place for tubing?
Sources for co2 and beer lines?
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Golddiggie
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I got my gas (and beer) lines from Keg Connection... IMO, pricing is really good for what you get.
solbes
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You might want to go with the Bev Seal Ultra for beer line. It has a PET lining that prevents leaching into the beer sitting in the lines. I would always pour off that first few ounces with the Bev vinyl tubing as it did not taste right to me. The issue is its only available in 1/4" ID, so you need 18'+ instead of 8' for the 3/16" stuff.
At most you are gonna pressurize your gas lines to 30 psi, so plan accordingly. Any pressure rated line should do for that.
At most you are gonna pressurize your gas lines to 30 psi, so plan accordingly. Any pressure rated line should do for that.
Golddiggie
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I'm using 3/16" ID Bevlex lines for beer. Zero issues with flavors.
Old_mil_guy
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The bevlex looks much better than the regular PVC 3A sanitary lines at Mcmaster.
Golddiggie
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Of course it does.
Plus, it's actually made for this application. While gas lines are not as critical (you don't want to use something that the CO2 will leech things from) it's a case where it's going to be cheaper to get the right stuff the first time. Otherwise, you'll use more clamps (if you use good Oetiker clamps) and spend more after you use the good lines. BTW, I tried the braided (reinforced) hose for my gas lines initially, IMO, they simply suck. At fridge temps (or even room temp) they're so stiff it's a biotch to work with. The double wall lines from Keg Connection (red) is far easier to work with.
Old_mil_guy
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Good. Appreciate the info.
Golddiggie
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If you need some on the quick, I have some 'reserve' red gas line and some of the 3/16" Bevlex... If you want to drive up to Nashua.
Also have Oetiker clamps and the tools to crimp them on. So no need to use that's F'ing worm clamps. :rockin:
