Beer Line

[jtc]

Does it matter what the outside diameter of the beer line is as long as the inside diameter is 3/16? I have tubing that has a 3/16 ID and a 5/16 OD. Would it be okay to use it? My Micromatic line is 7/16 OD and I want to replace it.

[bard]

As long as it's beer line and the ID is the same then the beer will never know the difference

[bonefish]

before you

discard your current setup, make sure the fittings will work; with the new line.
Sean

[TAPMAN]

The 3/16 x 5/16 has a 1/8 inch wall, MM'S Beer line (as well as other mfg. of beer line) have 1/4 inch wall. The restriction in the smaller OD line could be a little different. Also,the main problem could be, that brewery approved hose is tested to make sure that the taste of the beer is unaffected by any plastic. Tapman

[happytappy]

Be careful, the thinner wall stuff whether brewery approved or not is much more prone to kinking and shutting off flow. I have had this happen and replaced it with the thicker wall line.

[USMCNUT]

Question here...? I picked up my line at the Home D. Its vinal hose, for water. Its not beer appoved as you guys talk about.. what is the difference?
I haven't noticed any bad taste..

[psychodad]

If it isn't brewery approved beer line, it can impart tastes in your beer. Order some new lines and scrap the Home Depot hoses. Beer line isn't that expensive.

[USMCNUT]

If it isn't brewery approved beer line, it can impart tastes in your beer. Order some new lines and scrap the Home Depot hoses. Beer line isn't that expensive.

It wasn't the price..
I just didn't know where to get any line.. It was before I found this site. I need to order a cleaning kit.. so when I do I will pick some new line as well..

Thanks

[monkey710]

I have a newbie question:

I know that if you have a dirty line it will foam up. Would this be on every draw? I believe I cleaned it well and haven't finished my Danby mods yet and get beer on the first draw. I would think that if I have a dirty line it would be on every draw.