Drip Tray Drain Plumbing?

Ghostnuke · 11-03-2009, 07:34 PM

I am going to be using this drip tray for my kegerator, and I am wondering what parts I will need to run the drain back into the fridge.

The website says the drain is threaded 1-1/4" x 3/4". What does this mean exactly? Obviously I'll need to drill a hole for a line back into the fridge, but what hardware will I need to attach to the drip tray and get the beer back through the hole? Any help would be appreciated.

Mad_Milo · 11-03-2009, 08:19 PM

That site has your answer...

"Center mounted drain, 1-3/4" x 3/4" N.P.T. drain pipe perfect for plumbing with PVC"

National Pipe Thread Tapered Thread (NPT) is a U.S. standard for tapered threads used to join pipes and fittings. You can find fittings at your local hardware store's plumbing aisle.

Ghostnuke · 11-03-2009, 08:39 PM

Ah, ok. I've never done any plumbing, so I didn't know what that meant.

Would you happen to have an example of what one looks like? Home Depot's website is useless...

Ghostnuke · 11-03-2009, 09:19 PM

Looks like this is what I need. Anyone know if an elbow joint could be attached to it?

rsmith179 · 11-03-2009, 09:23 PM

Maybe I'm just reading this wrong... but why would you be draining this back into your fridge? You'll want to drain this out and not back into your fridge.

Ghostnuke · 11-03-2009, 09:26 PM

The plan is to just have the drain receptacle in the fridge so that its not out in the open and stinky. I'm trying to keep my footprint small and keep everything looking as clean as possible to avoid spousal wrath...

**kornkob** · 11-03-2009, 10:10 PM

Good man-- keep the SWMBO happy!