How long do beer/gas lines need to be?

Gas lines don't matter. Beer line length has an effect on the beer flow. Longer lines slow the flow, which in turn allows you to run higher pressures without foamy pours. You should read up on balancing a draft system which is where the required pressure comes into play. With 38 degree beer you are typically looking for 12-15 psi. Many people find that that kind of pressure results in foamy pours which causes them to drop the pressure which ultimately leads to under carbed beer over time. Gas line is cheap, plan for 8' lines and you can always cut them back if you find the pour is too slow. I currently run 10' lines in my kegerator and am quite happy.

 

gas line... doesn't matter. give yourself enough to pull out the cylinder and regulator. otherwise the thing is leashed to your rig with little room to change out a gas cylinder.

beer line...
yeah that is very specific.
use 6 or more up to 8 feet feet of 3/16" beverage line.
maintain 38 F.

This is not very negotiable up front.
Read up on balancing a kegerator.
Cheers.

 

Gas line doesn't matter. Pressure is pressure regardless of how it is delivered which is why is doesn't matter.

 

us whatever diameter gas line you like, as long as it fits secure. be absolutely sure that the tubing is rated for pressure and check for leaks. you can blow through a tank of CO2 quickly if you have a leak.


Cheers.

 

When you say the above do you mean beverage lines are cheap and to plan for 8ft lines?

 

I do, my bad. That's what I get for posting and drinking. Thanks.