THE HARDWARE BEHIND A GOOD POUR
Start with a standard keg connection, size your beer line, and choose taps that fit your fridge or keezer.
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Browse by the job each part does. Check current options, price, availability, and compatibility on the seller’s product page.
Start here for an antique-fridge restoration or freezer-to-keezer build. The appliance must still be able to cool.
INKBIRD
SKU FE640
A plug-in heating and cooling controller for a freezer conversion or an older fridge that still cools when powered.
Useful for antique-fridge and keezer builds when the cooling system runs. If a failed internal thermostat prevents the compressor from starting, the fridge needs repair first. Check appliance load, controller rating, and compressor-delay settings; this controller does not repair refrigeration faults.
For ball-lock Corny kegs. These connections are an alternative to a commercial-keg coupler.
KEGLAND
SKU KEG700
An entry-level black beverage-out disconnect for ball-lock homebrew kegs.
Black ball-lock, 1/4-inch barb; supplier recommends 3/16-inch beer line.
KEGLAND
SKU KEG710
An entry-level white gas-in disconnect for ball-lock homebrew kegs.
Gas-in only; 1/4-inch barb. The listed 5/16-inch Ultra Barrier Gas hose is not a direct size match. Use matching gas-rated hose or a correctly sized fitting; do not use a clamp to take up the mismatch.
KEGLAND
SKU KEG722
A beverage-out disconnect with a removable threaded connection for cleaning or changing lines.
Needs compatible swivel nut, tailpiece and any required seal.
A standard keg connection and one serving-pressure setting are a sensible place to start.
COLDBREAK
SKU D-COUPLER
The standard-height D-system coupler is our starting point for a compatible commercial keg. It has a stainless steel probe.
Confirm your brewery uses a D-system keg and allow clearance above it. Coldbreak lists 5/16-inch tails; choose a 3/16-inch beer-side tailpiece for the beer line shown below.
COLDBREAK
SKU 5022-60
A primary CO₂ regulator with separate delivery-pressure and tank-pressure gauges for setting your beer’s serving pressure.
Confirm the cylinder connection and gas-hose fit. The CO₂ cylinder and gas line are separate parts; two gauges do not mean two independently adjustable pressures.
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SKU D1800
Split one gas supply between two kegs, with individual shutoffs and check valves.
5/16-inch barbs, shutoffs and check valves. Both kegs share one pressure.
Choose a bottle that fits your space and local refill options.
COLDBREAK
SKU CB5LBTANK
An aluminum CO₂ cylinder for a compact home draft setup. Coldbreak lists this bottle as shipping empty.
Check space for the cylinder and regulator together. Arrange filling or exchange locally and secure the cylinder upright.
COLDBREAK
SKU CB10LBTANK
A larger aluminum CO₂ cylinder option for a kegerator or keezer with more available space.
Check the bottle dimensions and your local filling or exchange options before ordering. Confirm the regulator connection and secure the bottle upright.
Start with 3/16-inch beer line, then match the barb, beer-thread connection, and seal.
Our default: 3/16″ ID × 7/16″ OD beverage-grade vinyl. Both beer-line products below use this size. Choose the length with the calculator. The 1/4″ and 5/16″ beer-line examples are exceptions for systems designed around a larger bore; do not buy them as an upgrade or substitute them at the same length. CO₂ supply hose is a separate choice.
ID is the inside diameter; OD is the outside diameter. Barbs match the hose ID. Push-fit connectors match its OD. The examples below identify specific tubing dimensions, not every hose sold with the same ID.
Before crimping: measure the hose over the installed barb. The clamp must slide over the connection and close within its specified range. Aim near the middle of that range, follow the clamp maker’s closing instructions, and leak-test the finished connection.
Hose: Coldbreak CLR316-6FT and MoreBeer D1711B: 3/16″ ID × 7/16″ OD (4.76 × 11.11 mm). A useful starting choice for a short home draft run; calculate length before cutting.
Fittings: BNAST-0316 straight beer-nut assembly or BNA90-0316 elbow assembly for compatible beer-thread couplers/shanks. For a ball-lock homebrew keg, KEG700 has a 1/4″ barb that its seller specifically recommends with 3/16″ beer line; the stretched hose end needs its own clamp measurement.
Clamp: Oetiker 16700010, 13.3 mm nominal, 10.8–13.3 mm range is a common draft-line candidate. MoreBeer H1002 is a KegLand alternative listed for 7/16″ OD tubing, with a smaller 10.5–12.5 mm range. Choose by the assembled diameter; these are not identical clamps.
Hose: the thick-wall draft-line example is 1/4″ ID × 1/2″ OD (6.35 × 12.70 mm), as listed in Taprite’s beverage tubing catalog. It needs more length than 3/16″ vinyl to provide the same resistance.
Fittings: BNAST-0014, the 1/4″-barb beer-nut assembly, for compatible couplers/shanks. KEG700’s 1/4″ beverage barb is another connection option for ball-lock kegs.
Clamp: Oetiker 16700013, 14.5 mm nominal, 12.0–14.5 mm range. Confirm the hose-over-barb measurement. A thin-wall 1/4″ hose can require a different clamp.
Hose: Coldbreak’s 5/16″ beverage tubing is 5/16″ ID × 9/16″ OD (7.94 × 14.29 mm). Its lower resistance generally requires a longer beer run; it is not a straight swap for the same length of 3/16″ line.
Fittings: BNAST-0516, the 5/16″-barb beer-nut assembly. The standard Coldbreak D-COUPLER also comes with 5/16″ tailpieces.
Clamp: Oetiker 16700016, 15.7 mm nominal, 13.2–15.7 mm range is a candidate on a matching barb. An expanded connection may need 16700017, 17.0 mm nominal, 14.5–17.0 mm range. Measure before choosing.
Hose: MoreBeer TUB411A is red-striped EJ Beverage Ultra Barrier Gas. The manufacturer lists its standard BFXR 5-9 version at nominal 5/16″ ID × 9/16″ OD. MoreBeer omits the OD and manufacturer code, so confirm the supplied hose matches that specification.
Fittings: the 5/16″ barbs on Coldbreak’s 5022-60 regulator, D-COUPLER gas tailpiece, and MoreBeer D1800 manifold match this nominal hose size. KEG710 has a 1/4″ barb: use matching gas-rated hose or a correctly sized disconnect/fitting instead of trying to close the gap with a tighter clamp.
Clamp: consider the 15.7 mm Oetiker range above only after confirming the hose and assembled OD. This gas hose is not the picker’s “5/16″ vinyl” beer-line material.
Hose: KegLand offers 4 mm ID × 8 mm OD and 5 mm ID × 8 mm OD EVABarrier. These are different bores; neither is exactly 3/16″. The calculator’s “3/16″ EVA Barrier” preset is an approximate resistance preset, not a product specification or a fit guarantee.
Fittings: DUO106 / KegLand KL06880 connects 8 mm OD tubing to a compatible 1/4″ male-flare disconnect, such as KEG722. It does not attach to a hose barb or a beer-nut thread. This adapter uses no separate flare washer; follow its installation instructions.
Clamp: none at the Duotight push-fit connection. Cut square and fully insert the tube. If using barbs instead, obtain the tubing maker’s fitting guidance and size a clamp from that actual assembly.
On small, soft beer and gas hoses, a stepless ear clamp provides a smooth inner band and compression around the full circumference. It also leaves a compact connection without a projecting screw housing.
The common perforated worm-drive clamp sold at auto-parts stores can bite into soft tubing, and its housing can concentrate pressure on one side, especially when the clamp is oversized. That can distort the hose and create a leak path.
This is about clamp design and sizing, not where you buy it. A correctly sized smooth-band worm-drive clamp can work and is reusable. Ear clamps need a proper pincer and must be replaced after removal; they cannot compensate for a mismatched hose or barb.
Checked September 2026: Coldbreak 3/16″ line, Taprite tubing catalog, EJ Beverage gas tubing sheet, Oetiker sizes, and Oetiker StepLess design. Product links above identify the fitting variants. Clamp fit still depends on your assembled connection.
COLDBREAK
SKU CLR316-6FT
Coldbreak clear beverage tubing in the 3/16-inch inside-diameter option, supplied as a six-foot length. Outside diameter is 7/16 inch.
Calculate your starting line length first. A six-foot piece is not enough for every setup. Match the barb to the 3/16-inch ID and the clamp range to the actual outside diameter.
COLDBREAK
SKU BNAST-0316
A straight tailpiece, beer nut, and washer assembly for attaching 3/16-inch beverage tubing to a standard beer-thread connection.
Use at compatible beer-side coupler and shank connections. Check what your tower or kit already includes before buying duplicate fittings.
COLDBREAK
SKU BNA90-0316
A 90-degree tailpiece assembly for routing 3/16-inch beer line where a straight connection would crowd the tubing.
An alternative to the straight assembly, not an extra required at every connection. Leave room for the line to bend without kinking.
COLDBREAK
SKU BRWASHER
A replacement sealing washer for compatible beer-nut connections at a coupler or shank.
The complete beer nut assemblies already include a washer. Keep replacements for worn or missing seals; confirm the fitting size.
COLDBREAK
SKU TC-BLUE
A dedicated cutter for preparing beer tubing before fitting it to your setup.
Measure before cutting and follow the tool instructions. Keep enough line to test the pour before shortening it.
OETIKER
SKU OETPINCER
A side-jaw crimp tool for installing and removing compatible stepless ear clamps on hose fittings. Sold by Coldbreak.
Use the clamp maker’s sizing and closing instructions. Match the clamp range to the assembled hose and fitting; this is not a tool for tightening worm-drive hose clamps.
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SKU D1711B
A ten-foot length of vinyl beer tubing, with a 3/16-inch bore and 7/16-inch outside diameter.
Beer side: 3/16-inch ID × 7/16-inch OD. Use 3/16-inch tailpieces or the seller-approved KEG700 1/4-inch barb; measure the expanded end before choosing the clamp. Calculate before cutting.
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SKU TUB411A
A five-foot length of Ultra Barrier Gas tubing for the gas side of your draft setup.
CO₂ supply: standard EJ BFXR 5-9 is nominal 5/16-inch ID × 9/16-inch OD; confirm this supplied version. Matches 5/16-inch gas barbs, not KEG710’s 1/4-inch barb. Measure over the fitting before choosing a clamp.
KEGLAND
SKU H1002
Stainless steel ear clamps listed for 7/16-inch-OD tubing, with a stated 10.5–12.5 mm range.
KegLand, not Oetiker-branded. Listed for 7/16-inch OD hose; 10.5–12.5 mm range. Check the hose over its barb; it may need a larger clamp. Not for every tubing option.
KEGLAND
SKU H1006
A budget alternative to the Oetiker pincer for installing compatible stepless clamps.
Alternative to current Oetiker tool, not an extra required purchase.
Choose a tower for a bar-top build. Keep the beer path cold right up to the faucet.
COLDBREAK
SKU DRFTWR-01
A stainless steel, single-tap tower for a bar-top draft setup.
Check the mounting surface, clearance, and how you will keep the tower cold.
COLDBREAK
A two-tap stainless steel tower for serving two beers from one location.
Plan separate beer lines and confirm each keg’s carbonation requirements.
Use a wall kit for through-panel taps, or choose a faucet for a compatible shank.
COLDBREAK
SKU SHNKKIT-2T-03
A two-tap wall kit with 3-inch shanks for mounting draft faucets on a vertical surface.
Check panel thickness and rear clearance. This is the 3-inch-shank variant; confirm the connections to your draft system.
COLDBREAK
SKU FAUCET-SS
A standard 304 stainless steel beer faucet for a compatible draft shank.
Check the shank connection and whether your tower or wall kit already includes faucets.
For a door or collar build, measure the panel and allow room for the fitting behind it.
COLDBREAK
A stainless steel faucet shank with a black extension flange for a through-panel build.
Measure the panel thickness and leave room behind it for the beer-line connection.
Tools for fitting taps to a fridge door or a keezer collar. Match the cutter to the shank and panel materials.
SALI
SKU B0CG93N3WZ
A 15/16-inch (24 mm) carbide-tipped cutter with a pilot bit for making faucet-shank openings in metal and plastic panels.
Unplug the fridge and verify the entire drilling path is clear of refrigerant lines and wiring before making a pilot hole; do not assume a sidewall is clear. Drill a pilot hole through the fridge door to align both openings, then cut with the 15/16-inch hole saw from the outside and inside, removing the foam between them. Cut each skin separately rather than trying to reach through the whole door with this shallow cutter. Confirm the hole diameter suits your shank.
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COLDBREAK
SKU WMDRIPTRY-10
A stainless steel wall-mount tray for catching drips below a door-mounted or wall-mounted faucet.
The product page also offers 12- and 14-inch widths. Check faucet spacing, mounting method, and clearance below the taps.
KEGLAND
SKU KG300DT
An ABS plastic tray with a removable grille and a cutout for a tower-style installation.
15-inch ABS wrap tray for 3-inch towers.
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SKU D1450
An 8¼-inch-wide stainless steel tray with rubber feet for placement beneath your taps.
Stainless alternative to ABS, not an extra required tray.
Keep the faucet and beer path part of your cleaning routine.
COLDBREAK
A small brush for cleaning inside a beer faucet.
Faucet brushing complements a full draft-line cleaning routine; it does not replace it.
COLDBREAK
SKU CLEAN-BNDL-CORE
Coldbreak’s Core draft-line cleaning bundle, listed as a package for draft-line care.
Coldbreak has not published an itemized contents list on this page. Confirm included equipment, chemicals, and connection compatibility before ordering.
COLDBREAK
SKU CLEAN-BNDL-PRO
The Pro option in Coldbreak’s draft-line cleaning bundle range. Compare its contents with the Core bundle before choosing.
The public listing does not explain the differences or included parts. Ask Coldbreak which bundle suits a small home kegerator.
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SKU D1600
A home draft cleaning kit with a one-quart hand pump, 4 oz of cleaner, faucet wrench, and brush.
Documented pump, cleaner, wrench and brush; check adapters.
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SKU CL22A
A refill cleaner for regular draft-line maintenance. Choose the required amount on the seller’s page.
Refill chemical; follow label dilution, contact time and rinsing.
PLAN THE WHOLE BUILD
Beer travels from the keg coupler through the beer line to the shank and faucet. Match the line’s inside diameter to the tailpiece barb, and its outside diameter to the clamp range.
Choose a tower or a through-panel faucet arrangement. Check what each kit includes before ordering separate faucets, nuts, and washers.
You will also need a suitable fridge or freezer, compatible keg, secured CO₂ cylinder, gas-rated line, and correctly sized clamps. This is a parts guide, not a complete build kit. The D-system coupler is for compatible commercial kegs; ball-lock homebrew kegs use different connections.
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