Threaded Gas Line Connection?

[TheSlavik]

Is is possible to convert from the hose/barb style gas connection to a threaded/crimped line style? All that would be needed it to change the fittings at the tap and regulator.

This way I wont loose an entire bottle of beer gas due to "loose hose clamps".

[jackstraw]

I'm sure it's possible. You could probably replace the barbed piece. I've had a kegerator for 12 years and have never had a problem. If in doubt, I use the worm style hose clamps.

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[TheSlavik]

The easy part would be making up the hose itself, just take two 5/16 tails, two hex nuts and the gaskets, then crimp. Im just unsure of how easy it would be to find the fitting that would thread to the regulator and tap.

When I say "possibly lose" a bottle of gas, I actually mean i DID lose a bottle of gas.

[jackstraw]

Understood. Have you tried the worm style hose clamp?



You can get those suckers really tight with a screw driver.

[TheSlavik]

yes I have them, and I know that they would be sufficient. I was just following a daydream to see if it could become something. My problem was using those stupid plastic clamps, which I can never seem to get tight enough.

[jackstraw]

Yeah, those plastic clamps can be tough to get tight. I sometimes use a pair of pliers to clamp them down. But then you need a pair of pliers to twist it to get it open again.