I've been lurking around this forum for a while and it's a great resource. This is my first post, so be gentle.
I'm moving my keg fridge to the basement and running a line up to a tap on the first floor. I'm doing my best to use all stainless fittings, so part of that is that I'm planning to use stainless steel tubing as beer line. After calculating the size and length of tubing I need to balance the system it turns out I need 5/16" for stainless. The only 5/16" SS tubing I can find in decent lengths is welded. Should I have any concerns about using welded instead of seamless tubing? I'll be using flare joints but I can smooth out any rough spots after flaring. Would the weld contribute to buildup in the line or is the weld typically pretty smooth? And is the welding material just stainless steel or is there something else in it?
Here's what I'm looking at...304 Stainless 5/16"
Thanks!
I'm moving my keg fridge to the basement and running a line up to a tap on the first floor. I'm doing my best to use all stainless fittings, so part of that is that I'm planning to use stainless steel tubing as beer line. After calculating the size and length of tubing I need to balance the system it turns out I need 5/16" for stainless. The only 5/16" SS tubing I can find in decent lengths is welded. Should I have any concerns about using welded instead of seamless tubing? I'll be using flare joints but I can smooth out any rough spots after flaring. Would the weld contribute to buildup in the line or is the weld typically pretty smooth? And is the welding material just stainless steel or is there something else in it?
Here's what I'm looking at...304 Stainless 5/16"
Thanks!