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Methods for cleaning and drying tubing
I take a sponge and cut a 1.5 inch long and width is approximately the ID of my hose. I stuff this into my hose (wet it first) then stick it in my faucet and let the water pressure push the sponge ...
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Why is tri-clamp considered sanitary and other connectors not?
It's the design that makes them different. Tri-clamp / tri-clover are the simplest design, and have been a lab and medical clamp for very long time. While they take a little skill to flip on, they are ...
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How to remove tubes from co2 regulators
I've had pretty good luck removing stuck hose with a heat gun or a hair dryer. Another option to consider is convert to a Duotight gas fitting and use a removal tool to simply detach the hose.
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Why is the tubing diameter for a cold plate different on input and output?
They step down in size to help prevent overcarbonation at the end of the line. For when a keg is on a jockey box for several hours at above normal pressures.
Beer flows easier and with less pushing ...
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Why is tri-clamp considered sanitary and other connectors not?
Tri-Clamp fittings are the only types of fittings which are approved by 3A organization. 3-A SSI is an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to advancing hygienic equipment design for the ...
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Label tubing for particular uses?
You could use electrical tape, it comes in different colors and it would resist washing. The color would be your code to designate its purpose and length.
I have no other ideas for now, anyone else?
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Mounting a tri-clamp Tee fitting
Without knowing what size piping or tri-clamp you're working with, you could probably go with 1/2" pipe mounts or many of the options I found here. There's a lot of options for securing pipes to your ...
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Methods for cleaning and drying tubing
I flush with hot water, initially from one end of the tubing, and then, from the other end. After doing this for three years, I have yet to detect debris in the tubing. Back in the day, before ...
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