Line Pressure Calculation - Single Barrel BM-23

[snowshine]

Hello everyone, I have a BM-23 kegerator and I am trying to balance the system with the addition of a custom tower. The tower tap I have has got 2' total of stainless steel line coming out of the bottom, which I am trying to utilize.

Here is my setup:
-Height from Tower tap to Bottom of keg = 43" (3.58')
-Length From Tower tap to inside of machine = 24" (2') of 3/16" stainless steel line

I am trying to figure out what internal diameter and length of line to use to go from the stainless steel to keg coupler. I cannot find a restriction value for stainless steel line anywhere. I plan on buying the vinyl 3/16" line from micromatic that has 3psi/ft of restriction.

Can anyone help me out on this?
Thanks!!!

[edramshaw]

3/16" stainless steel has a restriction value of 1.20 lbs/ft. Use that to figure how much vinyl to use to balance it out. Good luck!

[Scott Zuhse]

This shank is commonly referred to as a shank with bent tube. Normally has the same restriction as one foot of 3/16" line. Personally, I would throw in four to five feet if my PSIG was 14 and then I 'd cut back in six inch increments until i acquired the flow desired.