I'm going a bit crazy with all my options and could really use some advice for my new keezer build. I feel in love with electrichead's keezer build, but wanted a few of the features I found in Quaffers build. Long story short, I wanted to hybridize the two, but now I'm a bit perplexed. I'm requesting a little help to get my parts list and plans finalized.
I ordered the Kenmore 8.8 (currently in the process of exchanging it as Sears crushed the lid), but just about everything else is wide open. Going with electrichead's beautiful red oak collar. I'm ordering original freezer hinges to do a double-hinge, and thinking about getting an OEM seal and second lock to really make it look pro.
For the rest of it, I'm splurging a bit, so money isn't a huge concern (but if I'm throwing it away, please let me know). I have 4 ball-locks now, but would like to go to 6 soon.
So...here goes.
Faucets:
Perlick 525SS (x6)
4-1/8" Stainless Steel Shanks (x6)
Stainless tailpiece, nut and washer (x6)
Black plastic handle (x6)
Not really sure how I go wrong here, these seem to be universally recommended as the best.
Beer line:
Accuflex Bev-Seal Ultra barrier line (100ft - may need more, but I figured I'd try 20 ft per line)
Loctite mix nozzles (if the beer line isn't long enough)
Again, it comes highly recommended, so I got in on the group buy and grabbed 100ft. The loctite nozzles seem a good solution if my pour isn't what I want and don't want to go longer than 20 or 25ft on the line.
CO2 tanks:
20lb tank (x1)
5lb tank (x1)
Not sure if this is the way to go. With up to 6 tanks, would like not to have to run out regularly for a fill. Figured I'd use the 20lb for the keezer, and the 5lb as backup, for picnics, force carbs, etc. Advice appreciated.
Regulators:
Here's where I'm lost and need the most help. I want to put the tank outside the keezer (similar to what Quaffer did). But, I'm not sure if I understand all my options.
Do I want the primary regulator inside or outside the keezer?
Do I want the regulators mounted to the collar or not?
Do I want hard lines running between the inside and outside? (And if so, what kind of pipe is best?)
Do I want the primary regulator to have Do I want the primary regulator to have one nipple, a WYE nipple, or two nipples?
Is it insane to want six different pressures inside the keezer, and if so, do I want the high-pressure gauge with the secondary regulator or not?
As you can see, I've stalled a bit on the regulators. I would very much appreciate your advice. If YOU were building a 6-keg system and money wasn't much of an object, what would you choose?
Thanks a ton, I'm paralyzed into inaction and I want my system up and running for the NFL season!
I ordered the Kenmore 8.8 (currently in the process of exchanging it as Sears crushed the lid), but just about everything else is wide open. Going with electrichead's beautiful red oak collar. I'm ordering original freezer hinges to do a double-hinge, and thinking about getting an OEM seal and second lock to really make it look pro.
For the rest of it, I'm splurging a bit, so money isn't a huge concern (but if I'm throwing it away, please let me know). I have 4 ball-locks now, but would like to go to 6 soon.
So...here goes.
Faucets:
Perlick 525SS (x6)
4-1/8" Stainless Steel Shanks (x6)
Stainless tailpiece, nut and washer (x6)
Black plastic handle (x6)
Not really sure how I go wrong here, these seem to be universally recommended as the best.
Beer line:
Accuflex Bev-Seal Ultra barrier line (100ft - may need more, but I figured I'd try 20 ft per line)
Loctite mix nozzles (if the beer line isn't long enough)
Again, it comes highly recommended, so I got in on the group buy and grabbed 100ft. The loctite nozzles seem a good solution if my pour isn't what I want and don't want to go longer than 20 or 25ft on the line.
CO2 tanks:
20lb tank (x1)
5lb tank (x1)
Not sure if this is the way to go. With up to 6 tanks, would like not to have to run out regularly for a fill. Figured I'd use the 20lb for the keezer, and the 5lb as backup, for picnics, force carbs, etc. Advice appreciated.
Regulators:
Here's where I'm lost and need the most help. I want to put the tank outside the keezer (similar to what Quaffer did). But, I'm not sure if I understand all my options.
Do I want the primary regulator inside or outside the keezer?
Do I want the regulators mounted to the collar or not?
Do I want hard lines running between the inside and outside? (And if so, what kind of pipe is best?)
Do I want the primary regulator to have Do I want the primary regulator to have one nipple, a WYE nipple, or two nipples?
Is it insane to want six different pressures inside the keezer, and if so, do I want the high-pressure gauge with the secondary regulator or not?
As you can see, I've stalled a bit on the regulators. I would very much appreciate your advice. If YOU were building a 6-keg system and money wasn't much of an object, what would you choose?
Thanks a ton, I'm paralyzed into inaction and I want my system up and running for the NFL season!