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Offline Mitch Leppicello

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O Rings and Rubber Washers
« on: November 05, 2021, 10:50:36 am »
Any good links for finding O-rings for picnic tap coupler connections? Seems I need to buy a new coupler but mine work fine - just missing those small o-rings/rubber washers. Can't attach a pic???

Offline brewthru

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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2021, 02:57:01 pm »
MoreBeer is always good. RiteBrew. Atlantic Brew Supply. McMaster-Carr.

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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2021, 06:23:20 pm »
You can attach pic through a third party source (even facebook). You have to use some coding or the "IMG" button to the top left (under the "B" button)

i'm trying to understand if you simply need the "O" ring inside the QDC or what?
« Last Edit: November 05, 2021, 06:26:11 pm by majorvices »

Offline MNWayne

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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2021, 09:39:52 pm »
My local Ace hardware has a good selection of O rings. 
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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #4 on: November 07, 2021, 03:41:35 pm »
Only problem, Ace Hardware may not be/probably are not food grade.

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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #5 on: November 08, 2021, 07:31:05 am »
Only problem, Ace Hardware may not be/probably are not food grade.

I don't know if that's an accurate assessment. Besides, not everything needs to be food grade.
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Re: O Rings and Rubber Washers
« Reply #6 on: November 09, 2021, 06:13:39 am »
I have used rubber o-rings from the hardware store before without problems. I just boil them in water for a few minutes to get rid of any rubber taste and smell.
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