Does the distance between the CO2 tank and the Keg make much of a difference?
I'm thinking about moving my CO2 tank and regulator to a location about 40 feet away from the rest of the system. The draft tower is just above the kegerator and cooler--there is just a few inches of space in between.
Could I expect to waste CO2 over that long of a distance? What I would like to figure out is if keeping it that far away will result in using CO2 10% faster or more. Anything less than that I think I can handle.
Also; I found a 50' roll of 3/8" high pressure water hose (3,000 psi) for only $80, and am considering only moving the CO2 tank, leaving the regulator at the rest of the system and using the high pressure water hose between the tank and the high pressure port on the regulator. What do people think about using the water hose, or about running the high pressure that far?
EDIT: Also, if I move it there will be a rise in the line of about 8 feet from the top of the CO2 tank to the top of the keg.
This is a residential system. I didn't see that separation before posting--I wouldn't mind if it gets moved to the residential forum. (Seems like that forum is posted on more frequently anyway. )
I'm thinking about moving my CO2 tank and regulator to a location about 40 feet away from the rest of the system. The draft tower is just above the kegerator and cooler--there is just a few inches of space in between.
Could I expect to waste CO2 over that long of a distance? What I would like to figure out is if keeping it that far away will result in using CO2 10% faster or more. Anything less than that I think I can handle.
Also; I found a 50' roll of 3/8" high pressure water hose (3,000 psi) for only $80, and am considering only moving the CO2 tank, leaving the regulator at the rest of the system and using the high pressure water hose between the tank and the high pressure port on the regulator. What do people think about using the water hose, or about running the high pressure that far?
EDIT: Also, if I move it there will be a rise in the line of about 8 feet from the top of the CO2 tank to the top of the keg.
This is a residential system. I didn't see that separation before posting--I wouldn't mind if it gets moved to the residential forum. (Seems like that forum is posted on more frequently anyway. )
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