Vitop 13mm end fittings..?

[lightweightmick]

Would anyone be interested in aquiring a few of these? - useful for bag refilling with 1/2" hose.
The connector comes with the 10mm end fitting. Jigsaw definitely don't (and won't...) stock 'em - not sure about Vigo...
I'll be ordering some shortly direct from Vitop and will have more than I need,
cheers
lwm

http://www.vitop.fr/en/bib-connectors/standard-connector/end-fittings

[Cheshire Matt]

What Westons do is provide the normal Vitop connector, and a short length of 3/8" hose (about an inch) and a 26mm jubilee clip.  The 3/8" hose pads out the connector and makes a fairly tight seal against 1/2" hose.  The jubilee clip just secures it - in fact all beer lines will usually have the jubilee clip on already.

Would imagine this is a slightly cheaper solution, albeit bit Heath Robinson. But if it's good enough for Westons...

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[lightweightmick]

Hi Matt,
yes, this is what Jigsaw advised, and added it was 'not possible' to obtain the 13mm hosetail...
It might be good enough for Westons, but I doubt they'll be filling bags using the Vitop!

Take a look at this video to see where I'm coming from.

I seem to recall a discussion on here where using the Vitop for bag filling/refilling was mentioned..?
My thinking is that the 13mm fitting, while suiting my hose size will give improved flow and reduce bag filling time.
cheers
lwm

[Cheshire Matt]

Ah - fair do's if you're filling. Didn't pick up on that.  Yup, 13mm/ 1/2" works just right - in fact I take 1/2" off the bottom of my IBC via a standard barrel tap.  But 10mm / 3/8" be like, well, I could p### quicker! :)

[lightweightmick]

ah well, it could well turn out that the tap body itself won't allow more flow - won't know till I try but at least the hose will fit directly

[lightweightmick]

Sample's arrived - looks like it'll be much better for bag filling with 1/2" hose.
I think the reason they aren't generally stocked is that the fitting comes with the Vitop - I've asked if it's available separately as an accessory in itself, thus giving the end user the opportunity to use a different hose size if needed. It should be noted that the end fitting secures valve spring, but otherwise not difficult to interchange.