T-joint or two-way distributor?

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T-joint or two-way distributor?

Post by redoubt » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:19 pm

Quick question, guys:

Just putting together an Everwood order, getting all I need for the move into all-grain and a few odds and ends to finish setting up a two-keg kegerator. Would I be better off using a t-joint (https://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/pro ... steel-tee/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) or two-way distributor (https://www.everwoodavebrewshop.com/pro ... ed-2-ways/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;) to split my gas line? What do you use?

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Re: T-joint or two-way distributor?

Post by LiverDance » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:30 pm

Spend the money and get the 2 way distributor. I made my own from Parts at princess auto
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Re: T-joint or two-way distributor?

Post by RubberToe » Wed Nov 20, 2013 2:37 pm

+1 to shut offs and check valves. I've had beer in my gas likes too many times.

I just got some of those manifolds, I like them but the assembly quality is shit. The tape job is rediculous and there's loads of metal burs inside. Yum? I tooke mine all apart, brushed them out, and redid the thread tape.
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Re: T-joint or two-way distributor?

Post by redoubt » Wed Nov 20, 2013 3:33 pm

Thanks for the input. I'll go with the distributor, then. Done and done.
RubberToe wrote:I just got some of those manifolds, I like them but the assembly quality is shit. The tape job is rediculous and there's loads of metal burs inside. Yum? I tooke mine all apart, brushed them out, and redid the thread tape.
Good to know. I'll plan on doing the same when it arrives.

-Kirsten

PS: Sorry, everyone, that this ended up in General Homebrew instead of DIY. Got my wires crossed and ended up in the wrong place.

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