Beer Faucet

[badwhale]

I did this the other week, and have been running the 525SS since last weekend. Works great. Nice crisp action, and is more forgiving to the pourer than my old beast.

I'm still keeping that one, but I took it apart, and it literally had about 25 pieces. Technically looking at it, it's a forward seal design too. Maybe I'll have 2 running someday.

Only thing I regret at this point is getting the combo 4 3/8" shank with it. I didn't research enough to know that's the nominal dimension. Once you put the black plastic lip thing on, and screw on the fitting inside, you lose dimension. I should have gone with something upwards of 5" to get through the wall of the fridge. Ah well, it works.

Will

[b.read]

Glad the tap is working out for you... Do you think the shop you purchased from will swap the shank out? It may be worth a shot.

[badwhale]

Glad the tap is working out for you... Do you think the shop you purchased from will swap the shank out? It may be worth a shot.

I got it on Amazon as a 2 piece deal. Ultimately, it was from beveragefactory, so they'd probably swap it out, but I don't care that much. I'm basically where I've been at for years with the old faucet. That one had a all in one shank / faucet design. It just pulls the walls of the fridge together a little.

[b.read]

Ah...I see. If all is well and the beer is flowing, can't say I blame you! Have any pics of the kegerator? Wouldn't mind checking it out...

[badwhale]

Ah...I see. If all is well and the beer is flowing, can't say I blame you! Have any pics of the kegerator? Wouldn't mind checking it out...

I aim to please:







Now, if you look closely, that plywood platform is on roller bearings and attached to a frame attached to the fridge. Why? Because I have to lift the barrel about 18" off the floor to get it in. To accomplish this, I have a block and tackle that hangs in front of the fridge. Lift it up, pull the platform out, push the keg over in the air, and lower it down. Saves on the back.

Will

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Thanks for posting! I dig it...'specially the "drip tray" Clever way of easing the keg in...those commercial kegs are a bitch to move, that's for sure. You keep your CO2 inside the fridge or out?

[badwhale]

Thanks for posting! I dig it...'specially the "drip tray" Clever way of easing the keg in...those commercial kegs are a bitch to move, that's for sure. You keep your CO2 inside the fridge or out?

CO2 is outside. That way I can regulate pressure (hardly necessary unless I'm down to the bottom of the barrel) without opening the door. I ran a line in.

Opening the door a lot is a problem on this fridge. Every time, moisture gets in there and causes a frost build up on the freezer unit.

Will