Beer lines

[mikel11]

I clean the lines regularly, whenever I replace the keg, but have never replaced the lines. Is that necessary? Beer seems to taste fine. Have been using the keg for many years, mebbe 15.
Thanks,
Mike

 

[FuzzeWuzze]

Wait..your using beer line from 15 years ago?

You should replace it every year or so..you can get 100 feet here for cheap.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E6BCXQ8/?tag=skimlinks_replacement-20

I started using this hose and its great, at 100 feet it gives me enough for my 4 beer taps(15ft) + carbonated water tap(40ft)

 

[mikescooling]

If for no other reason that anything poly breaks down over time, and it would sure suck to have one break. I change mine every year or two

 

[FloppyKnockers]

I've been using my car for about 7 years. Still works...don't need a new one.

If @FuzzeWuzze (hi neighbor) could explain why an annual hose swap is beneficial, I'd like to hear it too as my lines are about three years old and still holding up fine IMO.

 

[mikel11]

thanks for the replies... have not replaced lines before... do i need to buy new hardware, or can i disconnect the existing and reuse? any tricks to installation?
thanks

 

[kev211]

I replace mine every year-ish. The line is so cheap I figure why not? You can reuse the hardware. Maybe replace the hose clamps if you're feeling ambitious. On trick that I've learned is heating the end of the hose with my wife's hairdryer. Makes it more plyable and easier to slip over the barbs