What size should my beer line be?

If you’re using 3/16″ beverage line, somewhere between 8 and 10 feet should work. I would start with 10, and trim it down a bit if necessary. The balance doesn’t need to be exact to get a good pour; you have some leeway.

How much is a 3/16 beer line?

Here are some common size hoses: 3/16” ID = 1/6 oz/ft (Standard beer line diameter) 1/4” ID = 1/3 oz/ft.

What can you use for beer lines?

As for the cleaner you choose, OxiClean works well as long as you don’t allow the lines to sit empty between kegs. If you plan to tap a new keg right after emptying the old one, then flushing with OxiClean and rinsing with hot water is probably sufficient.

Is a longer beer line better?

This week we take a look at the science behind designing a good draft beer system for your kegged homebrew. In general the longer your keg lines are, the lower the serving pressure at the tap. …

How do you balance beer lines?

To achieve balance with your beer at 12 PSI, use 4 feet of 3/16” tubing (4 feet x 3 PSI per foot = 12 pounds of total restriction). For beer at 15 PSI, you would use 5 feet of 3/16” ID tubing. 1/4” tubing has a much lower restriction than 3/16”, at . 85 pounds of restriction per foot.

When should you replace beer lines?

How often should you replace your beer lines? Well, about once a year is fine as long as you keep up with your cleaning. Recirculating BLC through your lines once every two weeks should do a good job of keeping them clean.

Do you sanitize beer lines?

If you are using your tap beer lines regularly, we advised cleaning your beer lines every two weeks. At a minimum you should clean your tap lines once every six weeks. Our recommendation is to clean and sanitize your tap lines between each keg you serve on your draft system to make life easier.

Can you leave water in beer lines?

Do not leave water in beer lines, empty keg lines by blowing and pulling water through until just air remains or fill lines with a protector. All couplers should be sanitised and attached to ring main sockets. Remove hop filters from cask lines and hang the lines off the floor.

Can you use beer line for Co2?

Re: Co2 and Liquid Lines Sizes are fine. I’ve always been told that you want to use “real” beer line because the inside is smoother and minimizes foaming.

What should the CO2 pressure be for draft beer?

between 12-14 lbs
Most breweries in the U.S. recommend a CO2 pressure between 12-14 lbs for ale and lager types of draft beers. This CO2 pressure will maintain the level of carbonation specified by the brewery.