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Offline Footballandhops

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Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« on: December 23, 2015, 10:52:52 am »
Does anyone have any good ideas for a setup that would allow for an easy way to remove my keezer Co2 tank and use it for other purposes like my beer gun or for a co2 pressure carboy siphon transfer?

I was thinking of installing a quick disconnect on the main Co2 line for my keezer, but I guess I'd worry about an air leak with the connection.

What do you all do?

And yes I know the simplest solution would be to just get another tank
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Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2015, 10:58:06 am »
Kent disconnects are great and cheap. You can also find more expensive disconnects that include auto shutoff.

I have a Kent connector on both of my regulators. I attach accessories and extension lines for the task at hand.

http://www.bargainfittings.com/index.php?route=product/category&path=51_66

Edit - one thing to note is you will need to soften the tuning with very hot water to get it on the 3/8" barb.
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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2015, 11:52:03 am »
I wrote this article a 2.5 years ago. I still have the same quick disconnects installed exactly as shown in the article. They're great. No leaks so far. ;)

https://www.morebeer.com/articles/using_quick_disconnects_with_the_blichmann_beer_gun

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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #3 on: December 23, 2015, 12:20:20 pm »
I use regular old quick disconnects, like you would for any pneumatic tools.

I recall a keezer thread where somebody had hooked up a QD of some sort where the line went into the keezer.  I don't recall who or how.

You'll need something that shuts off the line on each side of the QD.  The ones I use only close on one side, so if I left the gas line hooked to the keg it would vent out.
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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #4 on: December 23, 2015, 05:27:06 pm »
I used an MFL-to-MFL bulkhead to install a CO2 post on my brewing refrigerator.

MFL-to-MFL Bulkhead

http://www.chicompany.net/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=376_17_46_425&products_id=2262



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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #5 on: December 23, 2015, 05:32:32 pm »
Not a bad solution compared to a brass nipple and barbs.

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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #6 on: December 23, 2015, 05:35:59 pm »
I NEED one of those!

Does the ball lock post attach directly to the MFL, or is there some adaptation?
« Last Edit: December 23, 2015, 05:44:01 pm by BrewArk »
Beer...Now there's a temporary solution!

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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #7 on: December 23, 2015, 05:53:23 pm »
Nice, Mark. I like it. I've always run CO2 lines through a couple tight fitting rubber grommets into a manifold on the inside of the unit, but I like the looks of that.


Edited for brain fart.
« Last Edit: December 23, 2015, 06:12:14 pm by HoosierBrew »
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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #8 on: December 23, 2015, 06:14:11 pm »
Now, if I can just find a gas manifold that does not have a leaky shutoff valve, I will be golden.   The first manifold that I installed did not leak, but it had a faulty check valve that resulted in back flow when I connected a pressurized keg that was filled to slightly above the gas line tube to the distribution system when it was not pressurized.  I have since purchased two manifolds that have had leaky valves.  I test all of my gas fittings with soapy water.
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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #9 on: December 23, 2015, 06:21:06 pm »
My MoreBeer brass manifold works well and doesn't leak when in the open or closed positions. It does give of a slight hiss between open and closed, but when it comes to gas there isn't a point in opening the valve part way. It did have a stuck check valve, but I was able to unstick it with high pressure.

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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #10 on: December 23, 2015, 06:24:48 pm »
By the way, the setup is an assembly that consists of the following parts:

1/4" MFL-to-MFL bulkhead
1/4" FFL-to-Cornelius Post  (19/32"-18) adapter
1/4" flare swivel to 1/4" barb fitting
Cornelius (19/32"-18) ball-lock gas post

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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #11 on: December 24, 2015, 12:03:26 am »

I wrote this article a 2.5 years ago. I still have the same quick disconnects installed exactly as shown in the article. They're great. No leaks so far. ;)

https://www.morebeer.com/articles/using_quick_disconnects_with_the_blichmann_beer_gun

nice, I will be doing this in the next few days, thank you!!!!!
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Re: Co2 tank/line quick disconnect?
« Reply #12 on: December 25, 2015, 01:32:05 pm »
You need to get pneumatic fittings like the ones the pubs use. John Guest is a popular brand:

http://www.micromatic.com/keg-beer-system-fittings/john-guest-fittings

http://youtu.be/-Avzf-jsHyM