What size for a 15' run?

[kmenard]

My keezer is on a crawl space next to my taps, the run is about 15 feet...Should I go with the 1/4' line?

 

[zachattack]

Hmm 1/4" probably wouldn't be enough resistance.

You could go with 15' of 3/16" barrier tubing (such as Accuflex bev-seal) and that should work just fine. I run 20' per tap with no problem. And you'll get all the benefits of barrier tubing: easier cleaning, no off-flavors, etc. Pick up some John Guest fittings (Birdman has them) or else be prepared for a slight learning curve to stretch the tubing over the barbs.

 

[kmenard]

I was thinking of this:

http://morebeer.com/products/superflex-beverage-tubing-316-id-roll-100.html?site_id=5

 

[zachattack]

I think standard 3/16" PVC tubing like that will be a bit slow at 15', but otherwise shouldn't have any problems if you're patient. If you don't want the barrier tubing and want a faster pour you might be able to get away with 1/4" ID tubing and a Perlick flow control faucet, though I have no experience with those.

 

[GilaMinumBeer]

It'd have to be bigger than a beagle to get me to run 15 feet.

 

[kmenard]

I think standard 3/16" PVC tubing like that will be a bit slow at 15', but otherwise shouldn't have any problems if you're patient. If you don't want the barrier tubing and want a faster pour you might be able to get away with 1/4" ID tubing and a Perlick flow control faucet, though I have no experience with those.

Speed doesn't bother me at all. I just want to make sure I am not going to get wild or flat beer.

 

[zachattack]

1/4" at 15' will result in "wild" beer. 3/16" should be a little slow to pour but not flat.

 

[kmenard]

Thank you for the help!